After 44 years in business—and a lifetime navigating both business and personal relationships, I’ve come to realize something both simple and powerful: nearly every relationship problem we face boils down to one of two things: miscommunication or lack of communication. We make assumptions, jump to conclusions, and often talk at people instead of with them. And when we’re not communicating at all? That’s when silence does the real damage.

Your badge doesn’t guarantee success at a conference—your mindset does. In “Your Badge Isn’t Your Ticket – Your Mindset Is!”, Butler Street breaks down four attendee types—Eager Beaver, Stealthy Sales Shark, Reluctant Introvert, and The Floater—offering tailored strategies and proven methods to help each maximize conference ROI. With the right mindset and approach, every interaction becomes a moment of truth that can lead to real opportunity.

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Why is onboarding so important? Because it's the first impression your brand makes with a new employee. See best practices for onboarding

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I was recently speaking with a leader from one of our training classes, and she was agonizing over the lack of results being driven by...