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Thomas Kriese

I help people and businesses understand networks and ecosystems and how to choose the right partners to achieve their goals.

Use This One Question

Jan 30, 2026

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7 min read

Use This One Question

Simple, direct, and powerful: how to deepen the connections that matter most

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Ask Better, Connect Deeper

Jan 23, 2026

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11 min read

Ask Better, Connect Deeper

How to Craft Questions That Build Real Relationships

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Gray Matters in Your Friendships

Jan 16, 2026

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7 min read

Gray Matters in Your Friendships

Why Age-Gap Friendships Might Be Your Secret Social Superpower in 2026

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Stop Chasing Your Friends

Jan 9, 2026

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8 min read

Stop Chasing Your Friends

The New Year’s Guide to Friendship, Reciprocity, and Letting Go

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Be the Friend You Wish You Had

Jan 2, 2026

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6 min read

Be the Friend You Wish You Had

The most powerful resolution this year isn’t about you; it’s about how you show up for others

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Strengthen Your Social Health in 2026

Dec 26, 2025

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7 min read

Strengthen Your Social Health in 2026

Why your relationships deserve a front-row seat next to your fitness, finance, and career goals this year

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Using Atomic Habits to Reshape Your Friendships

Dec 19, 2025

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7 min read

Using Atomic Habits to Reshape Your Friendships

If your social circle isn’t working for you, maybe it’s time to change the system behind it.

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
The Reciprocity Effect: Why Smart Connectors Always Give First

Dec 12, 2025

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8 min read

The Reciprocity Effect: Why Smart Connectors Always Give First

The invisible scoreboard that governs every social interaction, and how to play the long game with generosity.

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
The Smart Connector’s Guide to Holiday Parties

Dec 5, 2025

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9 min read

The Smart Connector’s Guide to Holiday Parties

Practical tips to break into (and out of) conversations, deepen your network, and turn awkward moments into meaningful connections.

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
From Stranger to Strong Tie: The Science (and Art) of Adult Friendship

Nov 28, 2025

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9 min read

From Stranger to Strong Tie: The Science (and Art) of Adult Friendship

Why building diverse, supportive friendships matters more as we age, and how to do it, even when it feels hard.

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
The Hidden Power of Gratitude in Relationships

Nov 21, 2025

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6 min read

The Hidden Power of Gratitude in Relationships

How thankfulness strengthens the bonds that help us live longer, lead better, and build more resilient networks.

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Want to Live Longer and Sharper? Be More Social.

Nov 14, 2025

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8 min read

Want to Live Longer and Sharper? Be More Social.

The surprising longevity hack most people ignore, and how to build it into your daily routine.

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
The Real Wealth of Fewer Friends

Nov 7, 2025

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7 min read

The Real Wealth of Fewer Friends

Why the quality of our closest relationships, not their quantity, defines our well-being as we age.

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
The Fewer, The Stronger

Oct 31, 2025

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7 min read

The Fewer, The Stronger

Why Meaningful Friendships Matter More Than Ever as We Age

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Companionship on the Clock

Oct 24, 2025

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7 min read

Companionship on the Clock

How to Build Connection Without Adding Anything to Your Schedule

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
When Friendships Fade

Oct 17, 2025

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7 min read

When Friendships Fade

How to Bring Old Connections Back to Life

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
When Words Aren’t Required

Oct 10, 2025

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8 min read

When Words Aren’t Required

How to Build Real Connection Without Relying on Small Talk

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
The Loneliness Fix That Isn't

Oct 3, 2025

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8 min read

The Loneliness Fix That Isn't

Why Real Friendships Still Matter More Than Furry Robots or Chatbots

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
How to Recover From a Bad First Impression

Sep 26, 2025

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7 min read

How to Recover From a Bad First Impression

Turning an Awkward Start Into a Real Connection

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Clear the Clutter, Keep the Connection

Sep 19, 2025

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7 min read

Clear the Clutter, Keep the Connection

Why subtracting what drains you is just as important as adding new friends.

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Feel Something? Say Something.

Sep 12, 2025

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6 min read

Feel Something? Say Something.

The surprising power of sharing how you feel, and why your friendships depend on it.

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Kindness Is Contagious

Sep 5, 2025

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7 min read

Kindness Is Contagious

The quiet superpower that turns strangers into acquaintances

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
The Four Social Gifts You Already Have

Aug 29, 2025

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7 min read

The Four Social Gifts You Already Have

How to turn strangers into friends and feel less lonely doing it

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
The Power of Showing Up (Again and Again)

Aug 22, 2025

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10 min read

The Power of Showing Up (Again and Again)

How building routines for connection strengthens your relationships and your health

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Friendship Is a Choice, So Choose It

Aug 15, 2025

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6 min read

Friendship Is a Choice, So Choose It

How taking ownership of your relationships can transform your life

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
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