My friend Stewart Hirsch blogs at TrustedAdvisor.com. If you don’t already read this blog, I think you should. Charlie and team are experts in the topic of trust. It may seem abstract, but after you read The Trusted Advisor and their blog, you’ll understand there is an art and science behind trust and business. It’s not gimmicky. [...]
2009 was a very challenging year for me and just about everyone I know. I’m looking forward to better times ahead. I’m an optimist. I believe a positive attitude helps people endure. A strong support network of family and friends can be a lifesaver too. And if you had the foresight to plan ahead for [...]
Last week I attended a fascinating event in Manhattan called “The Trust Summit Breakfast”. It featured two pairs of authors who collaborated on two business books on the topic of Trust. Specifically: Charles H Green and David Maister, co-authors of The Trusted Advisor (with Rob Galford). And Chris Brogan and Julien Smith, co-authors of Trust Agents. Both are considered must-read books. I [...]
I ran into an interesting question the other day that I wanted to pose to you. A company I know will soon announce a white-label social network site for people to join and share ideas about the industry in which this company sells its services. Nothing new here, these kind of affiliate communities are sprouting [...]