Too often in business, relationships are treated as temporary assets. A name enters your system, moves through stages, and then disappears once a deal is done, or not. But behind every opportunity is a person who remembers how you made them feel, not just whether you sent a follow-up email on time. Professionals today are […]

Make the most of the summer slow-down Time away offers clarity, restoration, and perspective. When the break ends, that clarity fades into a blur of emails, meetings, and task lists. While projects pile up, relationships quietly demand attention too. Picking up where you left off means catching up on both work and people. Doing so […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

There’s a quiet kind of power in small gestures. A note scribbled after a conversation. A quick message months later that says, “How’s your mom doing?” The kind of check-in that takes ten seconds but lingers for weeks. These are the touches that rarely make headlines or fill your calendar, but they are the touches […]

Sustainability is becoming a measure of credibility. Companies are no longer judged solely by the size of their portfolios or the strength of their profits. How they act, build relationships, and even connect with others matters just as much. Investors, partners, and customers now expect a commitment to ESG principles that feels real, not rehearsed.  […]