Think about the last time you attended a networking event or a conference. Chances are, you left with a pocket-or bag-full of business cards. At first glance, each card feels like a small opportunity. A lead. A potential connection. Yet, somehow, many of them end up on your desk, forgotten, or worse, lost in the […]

What makes a community thrive? Is it the number of people involved? The energy in the room? Or is it something deeper—shared goals, genuine connections, and a system that keeps everyone engaged over time? Communities that last are ecosystems of collaboration and trust, built on meaningful interactions and a common purpose. They create products, services, […]

Ashley Jones is the founder and CEO of the Memento Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting people on their healing journeys through grief. Driven by the loss of her daughter, Ashley’s work has touched countless lives, providing tools and resources for healing. At October’s Joyful Masterclass for Connection Professionals, Ashley led a poignant activity that […]

AI’s Role in Relationship-Building As the New Year dawns, many of us set resolutions to nurture our relationships—both personal and professional. But sticking to these goals is easier said than done. Life gets busy, and intentions often get lost in the shuffle. That’s where artificial intelligence steps in, not as a replacement for human effort […]

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 […]