Do you have New Years Days traditions? Every year I spend New Years Day packing up last years files (paper folders) and packing them up in Bankers Boxes. Then I print new labels and fill the empty slots with new folders for the new year. Out with the old and in with the new.
There are times that I wish we lived in a warmer climate… then I see a snowman. There are certain things that make the holidays and winter special. Where ever you are, they are conversation starters. Get out there, experience the season and share it with others. We all live in a winter wonderland (even…
Sometimes I am in the band and sometimes I am in the audience. Either way I appreciate both perspectives. It’s a rare opportunity to wear two sets of shoes… sometimes both at the same time. Perspective is a conditional condition… appreciate both sides!
It never surprises me that people find the holidays as a main (and only) time to give thanks and give back. What happens to that in February, June or October? Add a appointment to your calendar this year every month or every other month to be generous. The needs of people doesn’t celebrate a holiday!
No matter where you live, weather creates challenges to networking. You may feel less motivated because it’s snowing, raining or whatever, but others are counting on you. Treat networking like the post office, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Do…
We all get busy around the holidays. Parties, family and commitments (in no particular order), tend to eat up a lot of our time. Unless your group has declared a day off, then do your best to show up and participate. Most networking groups are not so low key that they allow show up when…
A client sent me an email that his new assistant found a couple of typos on a two year old website. I told him I would fix them but it would cost $50. I was fixing something that I copied and pasted from their old website. When I received a check for only half, I…
By now… you have realized that the best laid plans have been put out with the Thanksgiving turkey carcass! The crossroads of getting ‘er done and getting ready for you next adventure stands before you like a line in the sand! Finish what you started, and start what you plan to finish next year! That’s…
Every Saturday… my computers nudge me to update my website. It’s on my phone, iPad and computers in my calendars. I don’t always need to add or change things but it reminds me to look at my own websites each week to keep them fresh. What do you need reminders to do?
I had a board meeting to attend so I was gonna miss my normal networking group. The board meeting ended early so I decided to stop in and say “Hi” towards the end of the meeting. I was greeted by someone who said “I need your services”. Sometimes your best sales tool… is just showing…