Today I am blah-gging. Not blogging. Blah-gging. I, along with many it seems, have the Monday blahs. It’s been chilly and rainy all day, after a weekend that saw 60 mph wind gusts, thunderstorms, even snow in some places. Opening Day at Yankee Stadium? Ain’t happening today. Happy Spring… Okay. Enough venting. So what to … More Getting Motivated on a Soggy Monday
Remember when business professionals always carried a card on them? “Here’s my card,” was an undeniable part of business speak, especially when wheeling and dealing. Now, you don’t see that as much anymore. You’re referred to people’s LinkedIn profiles or Facebook pages or Twitter handles. One quick search on all these sites and you’re able … More Long live the business card
An email. A phone call. A meeting. If you’re communicating to employees, all of the above work well but you have to know when to use them. I like email for prodding. If you’re inquiring about the status of a project or to set up a meeting, email is ideal. No need to bother someone … More Vary your channels for optimal communication in the workplace
This week, I finished writing the copy for my soon-to-be-launched website. As I composed the text, I couldn’t help but notice how challenging it is to write about yourself. When I’m writing about clients (e.g. creating their online bios), it’s much easier for some reason. I guess it’s because I’m being paid to make them … More Making the good sell
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