The thought of letting people down, or carrying an intense sense of duty, can be overwhelming at times. It leads to many of us saying “yes” when we don’t really mean it. Each added commitment—a quick meeting, another favor—might seem harmless, but over time, these small “yeses” accumulate into a seemingly insurmountable mountain.  We feel […]

Meet Taylor Harrington, the Head of Community at Groove—a coworking community designed to help people have better weeks working from home. Her background includes crafting transformative online workshops with author Seth Godin and traveling the country while hosting virtual gatherings called Craving Connection. At October’s Joyful Masterclass for Connection Professionals, Taylor shared a personal favorite […]

In May 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health crisis, warning that its health effects are as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Once regarded as a personal challenge, loneliness is now recognized as a pervasive issue with significant implications for societal well-being. As researchers and policymakers rally to address this […]

A smarter way to capture leads Imagine meeting a promising lead at a tradeshow, scanning their card, QR code or badge, and having their details instantly added to your CRM without breaking stride.  This is the promise of Covve Lead Capture, the new business card reader, QR reader and badge reader for Salesforce that redefines […]

In a recent episode of The Networker Podcast by Covve, Larry Quinlan, former Global CIO of Deloitte, reflected on his journey from the small island of St. Kitts to leading a global team of over 10,000. In conversation with Covve’s CEO Yiannis Gavrielides, Quinlan shared actionable insights on relationships, intentional leadership, and leveraging AI. His […]

What drives you? What inspires you to keep going, even on the hardest days? At Covve’s “Joyful Masterclass for Connection Professionals,” Steve Haase introduced a powerful way to answer those questions through his “Lighting the Lantern” activity. This was about finding a vision that aligns with your purpose and connects you to others. How It […]

Prioritizing your connections through give and take Life is filled with people, but not all relationships deserve an equal slice of your time and energy. Friends, colleagues, acquaintances, old schoolmates—each has a role, but it’s easy to blur the lines and spread ourselves too thin. We may find ourselves caught up in one-sided relationships, giving […]

How much are you losing at trade shows?  You’re at a trade show, meeting people you’re genuinely excited to connect with. The conversations flow, business cards are exchanged, and you leave with a feeling that you’ve built connections worth exploring.  But fast-forward a few days, and those cards are buried somewhere, collecting dust while their […]

Covve’s “Joyful Masterclass for Connection Professionals” is an exploration of how we connect—at work, with loved ones, and even within ourselves. Featuring fresh insights and interactive activities led by diverse panelists, these workshops are designed to build habits that strengthen relationships long after the session ends. The latest masterclass offered participants practical exercises that encouraged […]

Here’s how to stop You might think that silence is harmless. After all, you’re busy—everyone is. But what if that silence is costing you more than you realize? Professional relationships, built over time and through trust, are quietly eroded when communication falls by the wayside. Research shows that a lack of regular communication can damage […]