7 Kinds of People to Have in Your Network

7 Kinds of People to Have in Your Network

There’s a joke about a guy crawling around on a sidewalk under a street lamp. Someone asks him what he’s doing, and he says he’s looking for his keys. A lady asks how’d you lose them, and the guy says “I tripped on the bridge and dropped them.” So, she asks, why are...
30 Days to a Stronger Network in 2021

30 Days to a Stronger Network in 2021

A few years ago, my sister asked me to co lead a workshop to help a group of her fellow psychologists build their professional network. Here’s how she opened the event: “I know most of us really don’t like networking, and I’m glad you’re...

How to Scope and Define an Internship

The needs of a new subscription business change rapidly, especially early on. Before organizations invest in technology infrastructure, they often serve subscribers in a more labor-intensive way. This is a good strategy for businesses to take as they work to refine...
Is it Ethical to Build a Forever Transaction with Customers?

Is it Ethical to Build a Forever Transaction with Customers?

In the open, airy office-less offices of Silicon Valley, a similar conversation is happening over and over. Is it ethical to create addictive products? Most digital companies are investing in product experiences that drive behavior modification. There’s a decent...

How to Ask for a Testimonial

The most important thing is to nurture your community and build relationships with the people who can help you and whom you’ve helped. If you have real, authentic relationships, people are going to be much more likely to want to help you, and it’s going to be much easier to ask for that help too!