What I Have Learned From Watching People Receive Recognition

I have attended enough award ceremonies, community events, business gatherings, and celebrations over the years to notice something interesting. The award itself is rarely the part I remember most. I tend to remember what happens around it. I notice who someone looks for when their name is announced. I notice whether they seem completely comfortable […]

Why I Still Prefer Introductions With Context

Over the years, I have introduced many people to one another. Some of those introductions have developed into friendships, business relationships, community partnerships, and collaborations that continued long after I stepped away. Others have resulted in a polite conversation and nothing more. I have learned not to judge an introduction entirely by what comes from […]