There is a concept in social network theory called Triadic Closure, which states that if two people who don’t know each other share a common connection, they will bond more quickly when they meet via this connection. It’s similar to the “friends of my friends are my friends” idea. Strategic introductions work well if you … Read more
Hey Friends, can you believe it? We’ve been doing this podcast together for a year. This is the first Episode of our second season together on the This Shit Works podcast. It seems only fitting that we take a moment to look back at all we have learned together. Welcome to Episode 53 A look … Read more
You’ve heard the old saying “trust your gut!” referring to certain situations when you should rely on your intuition to make a decision. This is because studies on our gut, more specifically our enteric nervous system or (ENS) for short, which is a complex system of around 100 million nerves often referred to as our … Read more
A mantra is a word, a grouping of words, or sound(s), they are spoken or chanted aloud or they can be recited internally in your thoughts. By focusing the mind on one word, or thought, and nothing else, the mind stills, allowing what may be hidden to arise to our consciousness. Do they work? Well, many … Read more
Do you know that you have a life path number and if you embrace the energy of that number it can help you in all aspects of your life? I know it sounds crazy, but it just might be crazy spot on. Numbers rule our world without us ever noticing them. There are 4 seasons … Read more
Have you heard of WooWoo? WooWoo is relating to or holding unconventional beliefs regarded as having little or no scientific basis, especially those relating to spirituality, mysticism, or alternative medicine. That doesn’t really sound like it has a place in your business strategy does it? Well, that’s what I wanted to know. If we move … Read more
I once found myself sitting in front of world renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel and ever since, I’ve been wondering, do our relationships in the bedroom affect our relationships in the boardroom. Does the confidence we have in our sexual relationships and the state of our sexual health affect all of our relationships and therefore … Read more
There is absolutely nothing to do in Europe in August because everyone is on VACATION. Do you know what Americans are doing in August? WORKING! In America, you’re expected to be a work-a-holic, which is why Americans forfeit on average 217 million vacation days per year! What? Why? You shouldn’t need a study to tell … Read more
What if the secret to being a successful entrepreneur had nothing to do with your business plan, resources, market size, or strategy? If your success or failure weren’t dependent on how much money you have, where you grew up, or the level of education you received? Welcome to episode 46 where I am joined by … Read more
Dale Carnegie, author of the self-help classic How to Win Friends and Influence People, published in 1936 said, “A person’s name is to that person the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” Over 8 decades later and that line still rings true especially in business. In short, remembering names is important because it makes … Read more
