You’re having a heated discussion with a client, your boss or a co-worker, and you absolutely know that you’re right and they’re wrong. How can they not see it? It’s funny. Situations (and the world, for that matter) seem so black and white until you change your perspective or look at it from someone else’sContinue reading “It’s All About Perspective”
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Your Comfort Zone: Where the Magic Happens
We’ve all seen this picture before, and I get the message. Sometimes you have to do things in life and business that make you uncomfortable in order to succeed. But if you’re uncomfortable day in and day out in your normal environment, are you really going to accomplish much? Here’s my advice: get in yourContinue reading “Your Comfort Zone: Where the Magic Happens”
An Omnipresent View? The Life of a Small Business Owner
As I sit here and watch the conclusion of the Nets-Heat game, my thoughts keep drifting back to my business. It’s not for lack of excitement: this game, and especially the 4th quarter, has been a back-and-forth affair. In fact, I’m loving the view on TNT Overtime: Wouldn’t it be great if you had thisContinue reading “An Omnipresent View? The Life of a Small Business Owner”
Yes Virginia, It Really Is All About The Little Things
I’m onsite with a client this week and have been reminded of an important adage as I delve into the company’s processes and systems. It’s all about the little things. It really is. The smallest pieces of data, minor decisions and ‘mundane’ moments make up most of our lives. If we learn to appreciate theseContinue reading “Yes Virginia, It Really Is All About The Little Things”
Life On The Road: Conducting Business On the Go
As I sat on a plane last week thinking about blog topics, I realized that the CCC blog has never delved into business travel. Despite the Great Recession, business travel remains a popular way to close deals, educate people and cement/maintain crucial relationships. I used to travel for business more than I currently do, butContinue reading “Life On The Road: Conducting Business On the Go”
Kindness in the Workplace: A Guide for Your Organization
The evidence is in, and there can be no doubt. Treating employees well and making them happy affects the bottom line. Let’s explore the dynamics, and see just how to achieve a kinder workplace and happier employees. This “happiness map” is a generic guide to happiness. Nevertheless, it is as relevant in a workplace setting asContinue reading “Kindness in the Workplace: A Guide for Your Organization”
Kindness in the Workplace: It Just Makes (Dollars &) Cents
Why Kindness Is Important Kindness is important everywhere, and the workplace is no exception! The power of kindness is extraordinary. But when we talk about the workplace, there are some important additional reasons why kindness is so vital. Treating employees well and making them happy affects the bottom line. As shown in the diagram below, employee happiness increases profitsContinue reading “Kindness in the Workplace: It Just Makes (Dollars &) Cents”
50 Years of Satisfaction: How You Can Learn From The ‘Stones
On a recent visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, I was reminded how amazing the Rolling Stones are. They’re still rocking 50 years later and are as relevant as ever. While browsing the two-floor 50 Years of Satisfaction exhibit, I started thinking about how successful of a business venture theContinue reading “50 Years of Satisfaction: How You Can Learn From The ‘Stones”
Best Advice: Figure It Out
LinkedIn’s latest question posed to its Influencers made me think. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? As usual, there’s some great posts worth reading, from Richard Branson’s Protect the Downside to Barry Salzberg’s Lock Your Kryptonite in a Lead Box. You can browse them all here. LinkedIn Influencer or not, here’s my advice: figure it out.Continue reading “Best Advice: Figure It Out”
Global Expansion: Thinking Outside Your Borders
Clearly Conveyed Communications is excited to welcome Sloan McKinney as the latest contributor to the CCC blog. You can learn more about the author at the end of this post. Small businesses make the mistake too often in assuming that just because they’re small, international expansion will never be an option. It’s this kindContinue reading “Global Expansion: Thinking Outside Your Borders”
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