I was shy as a kid – really shy. That kid clinging to his parents’ legs when unknown adults were around? Me. That kid hiding out in the store not wanting to be seen by a classmate who just came in? Also me. Fast-forward to the start of my fundraising career, where suddenly it was my job to start and grow relationships. Old habits die hard. That gift officer talking himself out of picking up the phone? Or spending more time talking to … [Read more...] about Fearless Small Talk