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Good Connectors are Courteous Communicators

Good Connectors are Courteous Communicators

by Patrick Galvin | May 14, 2020 | Communication, Insurance Articles

“Without a Trace: Saying Nothing is the Easy Way Out, But It Can Damage a Relationship” by Patrick Galvin appeared in the May 2020 issue of Independent Agent Magazine, the official publication of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA). It...
What My TEDx Talk Taught Me About Delivering a Persuasive Presentation

What My TEDx Talk Taught Me About Delivering a Persuasive Presentation

by Patrick Galvin | Mar 2, 2020 | Communication

In January 2020, I completed a longtime ambition of delivering a TEDx Talk (click here to watch my 13-minute talk, “Should Self Interest Motivate Service?”). I loved sharing a simple yet powerful idea to motivate people to serve others and help service clubs and...
Communication Courtesy: 8 Ways to Ensure Your Digital Communications are Clear, Concise and Effective

Communication Courtesy: 8 Ways to Ensure Your Digital Communications are Clear, Concise and Effective

by Patrick Galvin | Feb 23, 2020 | Communication, Insurance Articles

“Communication Courtesy: 8 Ways to Ensure Your Digital Communications are Clear, Concise and Effective” by Patrick Galvin appeared in the February 2020 issue of Independent Agent Magazine, the official publication of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers...
Has Convenience Replaced Professional Courtesy?

Has Convenience Replaced Professional Courtesy?

by Patrick Galvin | Jun 7, 2019 | Communication, Relationship Building

It happens to the best of us: voice mails pile up, inboxes overflow, and text messages disappear. There’s always more work than there are hours in the day. I know it’s stressful because these things happen to me, too. But there is a new communication trend that I find...
The Sweetest Sound: Conversation & Connection

The Sweetest Sound: Conversation & Connection

by Patrick Galvin | Feb 9, 2018 | Communication, Relationship Building

Have you ever wondered about the origin of the conversation hearts that have become a Valentine’s Day staple? According to the National Confectioners Association, early American colonists made homemade candies with love notes scratched on the surface. In the...
Ghosting in the Workplace? Not if You Value Your Reputation as a Connector!

Ghosting in the Workplace? Not if You Value Your Reputation as a Connector!

by Patrick Galvin | Oct 24, 2017 | Communication, Relationship Building

Have you ever tried to finalize the details of a contract, inquire about an overdue invoice, or follow up on a job interview only to get no response from someone you’ve communicated with previously? If yes, then you’ve been ghosted. Ghosting Creeps Its Way Into the...
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