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I spent last night in DC, where I talked about LinkedIn to a financial group in DC. These were savvy, successful individuals whose organizations are just starting to embrace social media. One of the more common questions I was asked during the cocktail hour: “How many LinkedIn connections do you have?” There is a rich [...]

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As I write this, I’m in NYC at LinkedIn’s financial services conference. Seeing lots of friendly faces from clients and partners, plus making new friends and connections, too. I’ve also been learning a surprising amount. A few things that have really stuck with me so far: $1.7 trillion-with-a-t has been cut from consumer credit markets [...]

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When I talked with my wife last night, I let go of my need to be right and got important information about the impact I’m having on our kids. I also got a smile and laughter at the same time rather than a fight. When I met with one of my advisors the other day, [...]

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“Want dirt? Just dig! It’s a very simple approach that works every time…” That’s what Clint wrote in response to a recent Facebook post. It’s good advice. So is this: “Want to know the ending? Just read the book!” “Want to know the optimal trajectory for a rocket to put a satellite into geosynchronous orbit? [...]

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I’m working to eliminate negative statements. I pay pretty close attention to the way people talk—and this is one area where I can use some work. I’ve witnessed too many miscommunications over the years because someone missed a “not” or forgot a “don’t.” I’m training myself to lead with positives, end with positives, and use positives [...]

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Looks like next week’s GSMI Social Media Strategies Summit in Chicago is sold out, which is freaking awesome and totally not surprising, especially with a roster like this speaking! I’m thinking of organizing some festivities for the night before… more on that in a moment… If you’re not coming to Chicago for this event, you [...]

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Every Partnership Starts 50/50

April 12, 2012   Coaching & Consulting

To underscore the joke that entrepreneurship can be taught in a classroom, here’s a gem I heard repeatedly as an undergrad with that concentration: draft partnership agreements on day one. “Write the pre-nup while you’re still in the honeymoon,” my profs all said. First of all, you can’t write the pre-nup on day one, you [...]