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 […]

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 […]

Ever feel like your digital notes are being whispered behind your back? We trust our devices with everything—from birthdays to quirky habits—yet there’s always that nagging thought: who else might be peeking? Building relationships is already tricky; worrying about your private notes getting leaked shouldn’t be part of the equation. This is where end-to-end encryption […]

Businesses are looking for greener and more affordable ways to operate.  One such area is business cards. Digital business cards with NFC technology provide many benefits over traditional paper cards, such as for the environment, saving costs, and more features.  This article explores why digital metal business cards are better than paper cards and compares […]

How small interactions define collective experiences We’ve all been there—standing in a room full of people, feeling disconnected despite being surrounded by others. Maybe it’s at a conference, a social event, or even at the movies. The actions people take, the words they speak, and the connections they form can feel so foreign. This is […]