Your Team Can’t Afford a Forgotten Follow-Up

Scattered contacts = scattered opportunities At events, your team is busy. They’re meeting people, making connections, collecting cards, scanning QR codes, and adding contact details to their phones. It all feels productive in the moment. But when the event ends and everyone returns to the office, the cracks start to show. Leads are scattered across […]

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What Your Handshake Communicates About Trust, Power, and Connection

Understanding the subtle social signals embedded in one of the oldest forms of human interaction In a world increasingly dominated by digital interactions, the simple act of shaking hands remains one of the most potent forms of nonverbal communication. A handshake conveys trust, establishes rapport, and helps balance the power dynamic between two individuals. Whether […]

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Nudges, Superpowers and Mantras that Shape Connection

Insights & activities from June’s Joyful Masterclass The best conversations don’t always come from the loudest voices or the longest meetings. Sometimes, the smallest moments, when someone pauses to really listen, or when a group leans in to share, are the ones we carry with us the longest. Great habits begin with intentional conversations. In […]

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The Generational Gap No One Talks About – How We Connect Online

It started with a checkmark. Someone finished a report ahead of schedule, posted the update in Slack, and got a response: ✅. No follow-up or words. Just a symbol. For the person who shared the update, it felt dismissive, like the work had gone unnoticed. But for the colleague who sent the emoji, it was […]

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Tired of Losing Touch? The Reason Your Connections Don’t Last

Forgotten fruit in the fridge tells a simple story. Left alone, it rots. Relationships often follow the same path. No one means to neglect the people they know, but it happens quietly. Busy days, shifting priorities, and life’s relentless pace take over. Before long, names fade, conversations stall, and bonds that once felt solid start […]

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A Joyful Masterclass(ish) – Connecting Through the Cookie Jar

Insights and activities from May’s Joyful Masterclass We often hear that connection happens naturally. But how often do we make space for it to unfold without rushing? Covve’s May Joyful Masterclass created that space. Focused on deeper connection, it invited the Connection Crew to slow down and explore one activity in depth, guided by a […]

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Do Senior Professionals Really Network More? Covve Compass Reveals a Pattern

Covve Compass is a psychometric assessment developed to explore how professionals behave in relation to networking, team collaboration, and relationship-building in the workplace. Unlike static personality tests, it captures behavioral tendencies such as how people follow up, adapt to new team dynamics, and engage socially in professional settings. Over the past year, Compass has been […]

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The Fastest Connection in the Room – Event Connections Made Easy

When people gather to exchange ideas and explore new opportunities, the ability to connect easily can define the experience. This year, Covve made that easier than ever at some of the most dynamic events on the calendar. As the official networking partner, Covve helped keep things simple. No apps. No downloads. Just an NFC badge, […]

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The Most Underrated Power Move in 2025

The smart way to handle business cards A business card, passed from hand to hand, can feel almost ceremonial, an exchange that says, this moment matters. Yet what happens after that moment is often vague. A card ends up in a coat pocket, a handbag, a drawer. The intention behind it fades. But in the […]

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Pride, Purpose, and the Fears We Don’t Name Out Loud

Insights & activities from April’s Joyful Masterclass In April 2025, Covve hosted another edition of the Joyful Masterclass for Connection Professionals, a space designed to explore how we show up, speak up, and build relationships that last. This workshop brought together three expert facilitators, each offering a distinct lens on connection through stories, strategies, and […]

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