How To Use Empathy in Communication To Strengthen Your Connections
Empathy allows us to create and nurture strong, lasting relationships by showing our genuine care for others as individuals rather than business opportunities. This article explores how developing empathy is one of the most essential skills for successful leadership.
Build Stronger Connections: 5 Tips To Become More Empathetic
Develop your empathetic leadership skills to boost productivity, collaboration, and human connections—fundamental to business success.
The 5 Habits of Productive People
Learning how to be more productive is the key to success. Boost your productivity with these 5 habits of productive people and learn how to get more done in less time. We’ve also included some really useful practical resources and tools to help you get started straight away.
9+ Must-Read Blog Posts, eBooks, and Online Resources to Unlock Your Full Potential in 2018
With 2017 officially behind us and 2018 unfolding before us, I hope you can look back on the past year with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Here at Mindmaven, it’s been an exciting year of learning and growth, and I imagine many of you can say the same. But as great as 2017 was, […]
Has Your Network Reached Its Expiration Date? 3 Questions to Ensure Your Relationships are Relevant to Your Goals
How long have you been in business? Five years? Ten? Fifteen? Regardless of how long you’ve been in operation, you can probably look back on the successes you’ve experienced with a sense of pride. Compared to day one, you and your business have probably grown astronomically. And, at least to some degree, you probably have […]
Networking as an Introvert: How to Use Your Natural Curiosity and Desire to Help to Create Value for Others
What comes to mind when you think of a “great networker?” For many, those words conjure up an image of a smooth-talker confidently striding into a room of 100 people, and walking away having interacted with well over half of them. But in my opinion, that picture isn’t necessarily accurate. In fact, I think it’s […]
The Simplest Strategy for Massive Networking Event Success (Even if You’re an Introvert)
I have a confession to make: I don’t always love networking. Yes, you read that right. And if someone who has been called one of Silicon Valley’s top relationship management experts doesn’t always love networking … Well, I doubt I’m alone. For many people, networking is like flossing. It’s something you know you should do. […]
Selling Your Company: 6.5 Things You Must Do Now to Sell Your Startup In the Future
Although few founders launch a startup with plans of selling their company, preparing for that possible future is never a bad idea. But before we get in to the six (and a half) tactics you should be doing now to sell your startup in the future, let me share a quick story … Alan, the […]
Why Being Interesting is a Choice (and the 9 Ways to Connect with Almost Anyone)
The best things in life often come not from those we know and trust, but from those who know and trust us. Learn to quickly establish trust and likability with practically everyone you meet in this insightful and actionable interview.
How To Make Introductions That Deliver Awesome Value to Your Network
Imagine this: You’ve just met with a new contact for the first time and can already tell there’s a lot of potential in the relationship. As a result, you want to establish yourself as someone of value; someone worth connecting with. What’s one of the most effective ways to deliver this kind of value early […]