Tap the Power of the FORD Method

The FORD Method has nothing to do with cars.

The FORD Method is about connecting with people.

“… the simple phrase small talk can be code for torture.” Susan Cain

Here’s a simple strategy for building connection with new people.

What’s your best tip for connecting with new people?

3 Ways to Energize People during Conversations

Successful leaders energize people. Focused energy makes success more likely.

People won’t tell you this, they don’t like talking with you when you don’t like talking with them.

I decided to write about simple ways to energize people during conversations.

How do you energize people?

How to Lead One-On-Ones that Change Lives

I bet you had a conversation that changed the trajectory of your life.

How can you lead life changing conversations. It’s not always predictable, but some skills make it more likely.

How to lead one-on-ones that change lives…

3 Ways to Become a Leader People Love to Follow

94% of employees plan to stay at a company when they have a boss they love to follow. WSJ

A bad boss makes life miserable. We’ve all had them.

Let’s think about become a leader people love to follow.

Please People and Overcome People-Pleasing

Sincerity makes promises it can’t keep when people-pleasing clouds judgement. But pleasing people is a good thing. All success requires bringing happiness to others.

Here are ways to please people and overcome people-pleasing.

Don’t Overthink Care

Who has time to care for people when there’s so much to do? I hope that sounds stupid.

I talk myself out of expression care. I don’t want to pry. What if I make people uncomfortable?

Sometimes care is a simple question.