by Kare Anderson | Jul 20, 2017 | Article, behavior, Connecting, mutuality matters
To this day I’m mortified when I see a box of chocolates. Perhaps sharing this story may save you from embarrassing yourself in a similar way. I was in the Antwerp airport, heading back to San Francisco. Before settling into a seat at my gate I bought two indulgences...
by Kare Anderson | Jul 26, 2015 | Article
When I was a Wall Street Journal reporter, my bureau chief bluntly told me one day that I took too long when interviewing some individuals — and sometimes that was a good thing. I got insights about the interviewees’ views on other topics. He told me that, when...
by Kare Anderson | Feb 3, 2012 | Article
To stay relevant and sought-after in this increasingly complex yet connected world, strengthen two intertwined traits that will also enable you to lead a more adventuresome, meaningful life with others. First, continuously hone your greatest talent. Second, seek out...
by Kare Anderson | Feb 1, 2012 | Article
What makes a meeting truly stand out from others? It’s not necessarily how much money was spent but how many positively memorable moments the attendee recalls. Many conferences involve a theme, reinforced through a logo, theme, events, and speakers to create an...
by Kare Anderson | Feb 1, 2012 | Article
If you are reading this article, you are probably one of the exhibitors who are facing this situation. Read on and you’ll find some ways to overcome the inadvertent barriers put in the way of your sales success. First, consider these points: 1. Are exhibiting...
by Kare Anderson | Feb 1, 2012 | Article
Have you noticed that when someone is acting like a jerk, you are likely to point out that behavior to her by your words or tone of voice? And then she goes out of her way to prove it to you some more? Why? Because our biggest gut instinct is for survival. That...