professional relationships

A professional texts three former colleagues every Friday afternoon. She grabs coffee with her old manager once a quarter. Her mentor hears from her every six weeks, like clockwork. This isn't accidental—it's the result of…

I stopped emailing my former manager after leaving my last job. Not intentionally—we'd grab coffee every few months, share industry news. Then six months passed. A year. The longer I waited, the more I needed a reason…

Most professionals send holiday cards because it's what you're supposed to do. You order 100 cards, sign your name, maybe add a generic printed message. You mail them in December. Two weeks later, they're…

You Don't Need a Reason Most people wait years to reconnect because they can't find the right opening. They think they need a job change or major news to justify the message. You don't.…