In a recent OpEd piece in the New York Times, Thomas L. Friedman opined that while are experiencing the Great Recession we are also in the midst of The Great Inflection.

His examples in the story (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/opinion/13friedman.html?_r=1) bring to mind that we all have the strength of our networks to sustain us. The story of Greer & Associates in Minneapolis producing a video for a non-profit organization for 20 percent of what they would normally budget is not only a reflection of our repressed times. It is also a great illustration of what we all need to practice: connectedness. They found voice talent through an on-line group of sources. Scripts were reviewed with familiar writers in their network on line. Communication was direct. Read More...

In this season of giving, we really should all look hard at what we do to share and make the lives of others better. As networkers, we work hard to make our businesses successful by reaching out to others to make connections. But what if we channeled that expertise to something a bit more charitable?

Reading the “Point After” page in the December 28 issue of Sports Illustrated inspired me. In Selena Roberts’ column, she writes about pro athlete Jeremy Bloom and his start-up foundation, Wish of a Lifetime (www.si.com). Jeremy created this foundation to support the wishes of the elderly poor. Inspired by the selflessness of his own grandparents, Jeremy helps elderly poor people realize dreams they could never realize by themselves. Read More...

At a recent speaking engagement at the Tower Club, I met a custom clothier.

Dustin Donley works independently and after my presentation he gave me a few tips to help my speaking style. Among his ideas: Read More...

One hundred. 100. A c-note. Ten times 10.

Sure adds up.  This space just surpassed the 100 postings mark.  Probably not a real milestone in terms of what some bloggers do, but for Relentless, it is a milestone. Read More...

As you start your day, consider the things you need to accomplish and otherwise get to during the day. There is a simple list so that you can be assured of having a sense of accomplishment at the end of this day.

It’s a simple list and those of you who know me, know I like to think in threes. So here goes: Read More...

Along the way in my career I learned to say yes (or “no” creatively) to just about any question. Truth is, if a client or partner or significant other wants something, saying no isn’t the besat way to start off the dialogue.

Recently, I read a column by Robyn Porterfield (The C-Level Coach, appearing in the Dallas Business Journal) about the power of yes.  In summary, she said the reasons we say “no” usually are: Read More...