The Seven Experiment
“Catch someone doing seven things right before you point out one thing they’re doing wrong.” Peter Bregman suggests that 7:1 ratio in the work environment. We think he makes a valid point in all areas of life. Here are seven things you could compliment at work: A great idea Initiative (you know, doing without asking) […]
Crazy days!
Some days, the list of things to accomplish is manageable. Most days, we aspire to accomplish more than is possible. Having a list like that day after day after day can create an overwhelmed mindset. Everyone has their tips to manage their day, and here’s one of mine. I’m the type of person that likes […]
Baby steps
Some people enjoy networking events and others, well, not so much. If you fall in the category of I’m-only-doing-this-because-I-know-it’ll-be-good-for-me-in-the-long-run category, read on … Instead of attending the event with the goal to meet as many people as you can, try a different approach. We’re talking baby steps, so we know you can do it. Ready? […]
Promises
Consider taking a moment to write down five promises you can make to your clients. It’s good to remind ourselves and keep the focus. Right hand raised … Juice promises to Listen to our clients Be forward thinking Grow to serve you best Do all we can to give you what you need Respect you […]
Napkin Ideas
Ever drive down the road or stop for a cup of coffee, get a great idea and jot it down? Do you have a collection of those scraps of paper or napkins? Some of the best marketing notions simply reach out and grab us. Be open to the flow of ideas that come to you […]
Short Weeks
Three-day weekends sound great! But the four-day work week they create can be another story. When work is busy, the translation is “I’ve got four days to get five days worth of work completed!” Sometimes in life, you need those three-day weekends to catch your breath. Take it. Sometimes, you need that Monday of quiet […]
Can We Borrow Your Shoes?
Walking in someone else’s shoes is the best way to understand the challenges your clients face. Obviously, that’s not the easiest thing to do. Instead, we suggest we perfect the art of listening. Listening is an art. Really taking the time to hear what the other person is saying rather than, for instance, thinking ahead […]
See the Light
You may be trying to find the solution to an ongoing problem or looking at an issue from the wrong perspective. What can you do to help yourself get unstuck? Take a break. Ever notice how some of your best ideas come to you when you walk away from something? The marathon pace we set […]
Judge a Book by Its Cover
Moms say: don’t judge a book by its cover. You know how difficult it was to follow that advice? Those words of wisdom still apply, but now we’re talking about your website. People value what looks professional and can be found on the Web. Your first appearance to the world often is your website so make a […]