Connor Diemand-YaumanPhilanthropy U’s Davos DebutThis January, like every January for decades, cross-sector leaders jetted to the quaint, bitterly cold streets of Davos, Switzerland, for…Feb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019
Connor Diemand-YaumanA Single Man’s Guide to Applying SunscreenThere’s a small patch of skin just below your shoulder blades that you’ve probably never thought about until this moment. Anatomists call…Jun 25, 20175Jun 25, 20175
Connor Diemand-YaumanAre We a Family?I’ve never been a fan of employers describing their teams as “families.” I understand the term’s appeal: families look out for one another…Oct 31, 2016Oct 31, 2016
Connor Diemand-YaumanTime to Rethink TimeOn my desktop lives a document entitled “New Year’s Resolutions [MASTER].” This slew of yearly lists provides an interesting vantage point…Aug 28, 2016Aug 28, 2016
Connor Diemand-YaumanThank You, Difficulty.We go to great lengths to avoid difficulty. We cut corners and sleep in. We finish the pint of Chubby Hubby instead of going for a run. And…Jan 30, 2016Jan 30, 2016
Connor Diemand-YaumanOn Storytelling and SalesAll storytellers are in sales. From Emily Dickinson to Stephen King, artists are in the business of moving people, of subtly introducing…Oct 15, 20151Oct 15, 20151
Connor Diemand-YaumaninClosing timeThank You Sir, May I Have Another?One of my closest, most ridiculously-talented friends, Jonathan, gave me the best feedback on feedback I’ve ever received. As a…Jun 22, 2015Jun 22, 2015
Connor Diemand-YaumanKilling Mulan (or: “There is No “I” in Close”)One of the harder lessons I’ve learned in business development is that it’s not about me. It’s not about my “brand,” or what I want, or…Apr 22, 2015Apr 22, 2015
Connor Diemand-YaumaninClosing timeGetting Rubbed the Wrong Way (or “How to Get Your Happy Ending”)Last week, I treated myself to a massage in hopes of alleviating some pesky lower back pain and a cramp in my right calf (likely due to an…Apr 1, 2015Apr 1, 2015
Connor Diemand-YaumaninClosing timeWhat to Expect When You’re not Expecting the Unexpected (or “Crisis Management 101”)Closing deals is rarely easy, but with a commitment to honing the necessary skills, we can dramatically increase our likelihood of success…Feb 20, 2015Feb 20, 2015
