Archive for Archive for April, 2009
Oops again. This time from the Office of the President!
Hmm. You would have thought someone would have thought this a bad idea.
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Twitter Identity Switch = Bad News
“Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.” Oscar Wilde 1892
Oops. I have a new experience to chalk up.
Last weekend I was an emcee for our Rotary District Conference. Two of my fellow Rotarians thought it would be great to Twitter some of the events of the evening just in case any media outlets [...]
Be Careful, Not Careless
Funny thing happened along the way of a jest. At a recent event, I made an attempt to make a sarcastic-style “funny” in a conversation I was having. Unfortunately, it was overheard by a friend of mine who didn’t get the context and got her feelings hurt.
It doesn’t take much to turn a careless comment [...]
Leaving Phone Numbers - Best Strategies
I’ve had at least four phone messages today where the caller has left a message and wasn’t clear on their phone number. Have you ever received these? How are you expected to call back when you don’t know the number? I know, I know…Caller ID. Let’s get one thing straight, if you want a call [...]
Bob Newhart Classic
Somehow he gets right to the point. Maybe we as consultants can learn a thing or two:)
Happy Birthday Big Ben
One of the great communicators in our country’s history is Benjamin Franklin. Big Ben celebrates his birthday today, April 17th. Here is a great quote from Poor Richard’s Almanac…
May 1757, Ben Franklin wrote:
“Work as if you were to live 100 years; pray as if you were to die
tomorrow.”
Cheers,
Speaking to Influence Workshop - October 1-2
Registration is now open for my Speaking to Influence Workshop on October 1-2 at the Clearwater Casino Hotel in beautiful Suquamish, WA. To learn more, click on the navigation button above for the workshop. To hear how business professionals like you gained value last year, check out the video below…
Cheers,
Twitter and Facebook for Non-Profits
Are you part of a non-profit organization that wants to increase its awareness and revenues without a huge out-of-pocket expense? More and more organizations are using social media leaders Twitter and Facebook to do just that. I’ve written a three-page position paper that will help your organization create a game plan for this marketing opportunity. [...]
Bad Economy? There is Money for Priorities - Are You a Priority?
I understand for many businesses and individuals that this is a brutal economy. I keep hearing it’s time to hunker down, batten down the hatches, and other cliches. I don’t minimize the hurt. It’s definitely out there. But you have to understand that the United States is still a thriving industry. The reality is still [...]
Need to write a speech?
Do you need to write a speech and panic has set in? Fear no more! I’ve just started a speech writing and analysis program as part of my coaching services. It’s not up on my web site yet but will be soon. I wanted to get this information out now just in case your next [...]
