People often share stories of connection with me. After I deliver a keynote, for example, or during a break in a workshop. Every story has value and meaning from a storyteller who is compelled to share, based on what they heard or experienced in our time together. I love listening to what people want to … Read more
Here it is! Something fresh and delicious to feed and fuel your audiences and memberships. The Ingredients Of Connection was divinely inspired. Meaning, my brain woke me at 3 am the morning of a conference I was speaking at in the recent past. It said, “Ginger – you’re not doing that thing. You’re doing this!” … Read more
“Here’s my philosophy: A career is something that happens when you work as hard as possible at a job and consider the work itself the primary reward.” – Rachael Ray, Rachael Ray 50 Rachael Ray gets a lot of press. And it took me until I got curious – “what’s she all about?” and checked … Read more
Want people to connect meaningfully at work?Try one of these. 1. Have everyone wear name tags for a day or week. If you already do then enhance then nametags with a number 2 below.2. Add a conversation spark: a question everyone replies to that can start a different conversation which in turn will grow relationships.3. … Read more
Tell me what’s disconnected about this ‘About Us’ page [from a local retailer]:“Got something to say? Give us a shout any time of day at info@xxxxxxxx.com.Wanna visit us IRL? Come on by:{local street address}City, State, zip codeOur hours are:Monday-Saturday 10-7, Sunday 11-5.We even have a landline:xxx-xxx-xxxxHave a question regarding your online order? Pretty, pretty please … Read more
Connection is a mouthpiece. Of who we are, who we have been, who we want to be. How are you using your mouthpiece to power how you feel connected in the world? As I got into my office after traveling for 3 weeks, I considered the trombone. The one that’s in my office, that has … Read more
If course it is! It’s always something because there’s always something you can do to connect. With yourself. With other humans. With the Earth. With your neighbor. With your community. With your soul. So, if you’ve ever heard or ever uttered, “It’s always something,” …. If you’ve ever heard or uttered, “You never know,”…. …today’s … Read more
Showing appreciation matters to creating and building meaningful connection. It can make up jump for joy – and a lack can sideline enthusiasm and engagement. Yes, sincere compliments are a wise practice in expressing appreciation. AND as I was sifting and deleting emails today, I came across the list below. A former favorite CEO client … Read more
A good portion of Sunday last weekend was invested in roadside clean up – the Adopt a Highway Program is active in Montana, where I live, and I’ve long wanted to participate in the effort. Citizens getting involved, to support the work of part of our social fabric (road systems) as we know it boosts … Read more
If you want to be connected, if you want to feel connected, then you get to make the first move. It’s simple: 1. Smile 2. Wave 3. Open or hold the door 4. Invite someone else to go ahead of you 5. Express gratitude and appreciation to someone else 6. Give someone a compliment that’s … Read more