Are you a Traditionalist? A Millennial? Or somewhere in between? Chances are, your communication habits have been heavily shaped by the experiences and times you’ve grown up with. They’re also probably so ingrained into who you are that you may not even notice them. I recently attended a networking luncheon featuring a communication skills consultantContinue reading “Boomers to Millennials: Your Generation Sets Your Communication Style”
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From the Bedroom to the Boardroom: Why You Should Listen to the Introverts in Your Life
I recently finished a book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain. Have you ever read a book that was written for you? Now I have. I’ve long known that I’m an introvert, and for just as long, thought it was a weakness, something that I needed toContinue reading “From the Bedroom to the Boardroom: Why You Should Listen to the Introverts in Your Life”
How Elvis Can Inspire Your Success
If you didn’t notice, Elvis Presley‘s birthday was Tuesday (January 8th). He would have been 78 if he were still alive today. Man, that’s hard to believe. Despite his untimely death, Elvis achieved considerable fame and status as the King of Rock and Roll. How did he get there? God-given talent, a lot of hardContinue reading “How Elvis Can Inspire Your Success”
What Making Leg Lamp Cookies Taught Me About My Business
Yes, those leg lamp cookies. If you’re not familiar with the famous (or some would say infamous) leg lamp, then go see A Christmas Story. And don’t shoot your eye out, kid! So back to the cookies. I made the dough on Sunday night and planned to cut, bake and ice the cookies on MondayContinue reading “What Making Leg Lamp Cookies Taught Me About My Business”
Special Offers: Are You Engaging Customers or Just Irritating Them?
It’s that time of year! During the Holiday shopping season, companies love to entice deal-hungry consumers with special offers to grab their share of the pie. Facebook page offers. Mobile discount codes. Coupons, special discounts or gift cards with purchases. These promotions can be a great way to interact with fans and create ambassadors forContinue reading “Special Offers: Are You Engaging Customers or Just Irritating Them?”
4 Reasons #GivingTuesday Is Succeeding (And You Can Too!)
November 27, 2012 was the inaugural #GivingTuesday. Here are four reasons why this powerful movement is succeeding that your business or brand can use to succeed too.
5 Ways to Spice Up Employee Appreciation
Most of us know by now how valuable it is to keep good employees. Knowledgeable, happy employees are valuable assets to a company, helping to reduce costs, maximize productivity (and revenue) and enhance your company’s brand or image. There are a plethora of ways to thank valuable, hardworking employees. Following are 5 ways that youContinue reading “5 Ways to Spice Up Employee Appreciation”
Local or Global — Where’s Your Business?
There seem to be a couple of different schools of thought on doing business today. Local has been a hot topic the past couple of years with mobile and check-in services, where you can help promote a company and/or receive special offers by checking in, downloading an app, opting in to receive text messages, etc.Continue reading “Local or Global — Where’s Your Business?”
Sponsorship: Your Name Here
I was sitting at an Akron Aeros (AA affiliate of the Cleveland Indians) baseball game the other night when a hitter broke his bat. Shortly after he was thrown out at first (and the pitcher danced out of the way of the jagged bat head), the PA announcer said, “That broken bat was brought toContinue reading “Sponsorship: Your Name Here”
Need an Idea? Just Walk Away…
Are you trying to come up with a creative idea that’s eluding you? Whether it’s a great idea for an article, the basis for a new campaign or some way to improve a current situation, it can be frustrating to come up with nothing. But don’t let frustration get the best of you! Following areContinue reading “Need an Idea? Just Walk Away…”
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