

Replace Your Assumptions (with questions)
A recent client of mine assumed his colleague didn’t respect him because she failed to show up for a scheduled Zoom conference. When he...

Leslie Nydick
Jan 18, 2024


Hello & Happy New Year
Happy New Year! This is the best time of year to reach out to people, especially those who haven’t heard from you in a long while. Say...

Leslie Nydick
Jan 4, 2024


5 Most Liked Tips of 2023
First, my thanks to each of you for following my blog, The Strats. Next, a drum roll....for the 2023 favorites across all social media....

Leslie Nydick
Dec 20, 2023


Slow Down
Has this ever happened to you? You start pitching an idea. Then, you find yourself skipping ahead to the next sentence before you’ve...

Leslie Nydick
Dec 7, 2023


Expect the Unexpected
Things happen. Things you don’t expect happen. You don’t have to guess what they will be. Just accept that the unexpected will come. Even...

Leslie Nydick
Nov 22, 2023


Get Flexible
Flexibility is a game changer, especially in negotiations. Of course, it isn't easy, and it requires a lot of stretching. It is being...

Leslie Nydick
Nov 9, 2023


Listen Until The End
What do these movies have in common? “The Sixth Sense” “Se7en” “The Usual Suspects” Each movie had a surprise ending. If you didn’t watch...

Leslie Nydick
Oct 25, 2023