To Get Something Done, Simply Begin
This has been a blog topic idea for a while, and well, I’ve procrastinated writing it. Other priorities always seem to get in the way. Growing up, my mother always said, “Do your (homework, chores, music practice) now because tomorrow you may get the best invitation,...
Employees – Your Biggest Marketers
Upon being hired at a previous job, I was told, “You’re going to be the face of our business while you’re on the clock.” “Shouldn’t every employee be the face of your business,” I thought, and then took the job anyway because, well, I needed the money. Being the face...
A Blog About Blogging
I’m not claiming to be an expert in blogging – I have my writers’ blocks as much as the next person. But when I get the words out, I want to make the most of them. After all, I’ve invested my time and effort into putting my thoughts and ideas out there. Obviously I...
Speak in Earnest
So you have a speech to make. There are thousands of books and web sites you could peruse for ideas on how to prepare for and give a successful presentation. I’m not going to focus on that. I’m just going to give you my three simple strategies before I go on stage....
Make Cents of Your Advertising Dollars
Let’s face it—sometimes you have to spend money to make money. While advertising can be a costly venture, there can be free opportunities to get your name out there just about everywhere you look — even in your own back yard. Recently, I received a phone call from the...
Gain Publicity Through Press Releases
When you’re flipping through a magazine, what grabs your attention the longest? Is it an advertisement with a few words to read? A fancy photo to enjoy? An article that will engage your mind? If you choose an article, you may be interested to know that many published...
A Letter is Better
Yes, I have a Facebook and Twitter account. I text co-workers and friends. I have an iPhone and a laptop. It’s all so convenient and wonderful and quick, and like millions of other Americans, I use all these communication tools every single day. But ... how about a...
Hula Hooping Through Life
All through life, I’ve promised myself that I would jump at every opportunity to celebrate life. This was not too difficult years ago. But after a 20+ year marriage, two kids and various pets to care for, full-time employment, school volunteering, a mortgage, (etc.,...
Economic Solution to Pollution
Americans have a love affair with their automobiles. They’re a huge part of our lives and they’re not going away any time soon. But motor vehicles generate more air pollution than any other single human activity. Hell, wars have been fought to protect our right to oil...
Why Do Large Companies Boast About Acting Like a Small Company?
I was looking at a website of a very large agency today and they went out of their way to say they have a "small company feel" and "act like a small company" and "give you service just like a small company gives" and, well, you get the point. All large companies...