25 Years

25 Lessons – Lesson Two: Make Friends When You Can…Not When You Need Them

The second lesson from 25 years in networking and professional relationships looks at the importance of investing in your long-term relationships.

25 Years

25 Lessons – Lesson One: Don’t Take it Personally

Celebrating 25 years working in networking and professional relationships. Lesson one is all about how we respond to the actions of others towards us (or lack of action!).

Mentoring

The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring – Available Now

Andy Lopata and Dr. Ruth Gotian's new book, The FT Guide to Mentoring is out now.

Professional Relationships

Walk in Stupid

Some great advice on truly listening to clients.

Career Advice

Playing Politics: How to Navigate Workplace Relationships

New Psychology Today post: How to handle colleagues who focus on their own success—at the expense of yours.

Mentoring

What is the Mentoring Culture in your Organisation?

New article for PM Magazine - an extract from next year's Financial Times Guide to Mentoring

Neurodiversity

How to Build Strong Relationships with Neurodivergent People

As more people self-identify as neurodivergent, it's important to understand communication needs and how leaders can embrace neurodiversity rather than be scared of it.

Vulnerability

Support Act

Glastonbury 2023 brought home strong lessons on being vulnerable and the power of supportive communities