Email Action!
Have you ever sent an email to a staff member or a client which required some action on their part and nothing happened? If that’s happened to you, I’ve got a great tool that might help you with your future communications. You can apply this in many situations.
Each day we’re hit with messages competing for our attention. Every message has to work very hard to get noticed. This isn’t exclusive to advertising alone; your reports, presentations and emails are trying to get your audience’s attention. Use basic advertising principles to make sure your… Continue reading
Vendors
It makes a lot of sense to outsource certain tasks for you personally and professionally. I’m amazed that many businesses and associations don’t take the time to perform due diligence on vendor services. Someone’s brother-in-law provides technology, a friend of a friend uses a certain marketing firm, or you meet someone who provides cleaning services and seems nice so you sign up. It can work out great and it can work out poorly. You might get the best price or end up paying three times the going rate. If you’re looking for a vendor, personally… Continue reading
Quiet Please!
I recently read an article that appeared in Fast Company linking quietness and productivity. I do believe there is a lot of validity to this and I would take it a step further. Defining a person in a state of “being quiet” includes people who may not speak up much and sing their own praises. I would add that it also includes people who don’t allow a lot of random thoughts and self talk to clutter up their minds. In other words, your mind is open and your mouth is closed. Following are some thoughts… Continue reading
Just say “No”
So many people I work with are super busy. They are up at the crack of dawn looking at their email. Work hard all day. Take work home and have their weekends filled to the brim with activities. Many of these over achievers share something in common. They can’t seem to say “no” to anyone. Here are some thoughts about saying “no”.
1. You’re allowing someone else to set your agenda. Achievers get things done and others know it. They get asked to sit on committees, organize events and head up… Continue reading
Simplify!
I’m always looking for ways to simplify my life. Simplifying to me means less stress and a life that flows from one thing to the next. It also means getting my work done without pressure. I’ve made great progress from where I started. It’s a constant work in progress. Here’s some tips that have worked for me.
Tip 1: Unclutter your life. I started at work and at home. I found it was like peeling an onion – some tears, some fumes, layer after layer. It seemed overwhelming so I… Continue reading
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