Business Relationships

Two Heads Are Better Than One

Dr. Douglas C. Merrill | Posted 05.14.2012

Dr. Douglas C. Merrill

People come pre-wired with expectations of how businesses should be run. Do people show up for work at 9:00 a.m.? Is it OK to show up for work in a hoodie and unshaved? How about remote employees -- is that OK or too much trouble?

Hollywood Networking: Connecting on More Than Movies

Gina Hall | Posted 01.09.2012

Gina Hall

In Los Angeles, going out to network is work. It's a rare occasion that I'm jazzed enough to tack on an extra three hours of Hollywood shop talk on top of a long day.

Why Love Means Never Having to Say, 'Yes But...'

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 11.17.2011

Lisa Earle McLeod

You can try to understand their perspective, or you can try to blow past it. "Yes but" leaves the other side feeling hurt and angry. "Yes and" validates their perspective and makes them feel heard.

Interview: With NYC Start-up Tiger Trade

Ramon Nuez | Posted 05.25.2011

Ramon Nuez

This is the latest post in our series, The Roadmap, which profiles business leaders, entrepreneurs and start-ups. Zev Mo Green and I first met Tanjil...

Networking Tips: How to Get More From Attending Conferences

Mark Goulston, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Goulston, M.D.

Get more from attending conferences with helpful tips from networking experts.

Stop Looking for Jobs! Shortcut Your Job Search by Getting off of the Job Boards

Pam Lassiter | Posted 05.25.2011

Pam Lassiter

During daylight, stop asking about opportunities and searching for the ideal job on your. Instead, create some questions focused on problems.

The Number One Secret to Marketing -- Both Online and Offline

Michael Tasner | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Tasner

There is one, overarching secret that applies to all businesses, and works for everyone. Everything comes back to relationships. Here are 3 keys to help build profitable relationships.

Community Roundup: Top 10 Personal Rituals for Stress-Free Relationship Building

Keith Ferrazzi | Posted 11.17.2011

Keith Ferrazzi

Did you know that 66.3% of people who are happy in their job are confident in their stress management skills?

Bait and Switch Business Relationships

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

Sometimes entrepreneurs are so focused on a higher goal that they forget about the people who help get them there.

The Power of a Handshake: How Touch Sustains Personal and Business Relationships

Paul J. Zak | Posted 05.25.2011

Paul J. Zak

Even in today's global economy, touch is vitally important to doing business.