Aha Moment Monday In Canada, at this time of year, you hear the term “spring cleaning” a lot. When everything was covered in a white blanket and the chilly air required layers of protective clothing, we held “spring” in our minds as our incentive to push through knowing that “spring” never disappoints. It rains a little more at this time of year but, coupled with the … [Read more...]
Volunteer for Life
Aha Moment Monday The big question today is: Did you volunteer? Did you volunteer to bring in the coffees this morning? Did you volunteer to work on that big RFP due Friday? Did you volunteer to review applications, to hit the bank, to write the blog, to order the new computer, to analyze the data, to create the customer profile, to drive a friend to her cancer treatment, to pick up the … [Read more...]
We have lift-off
Aha Moment Monday You’ve heard the term ‘Flight Recorder”, right? It’s nickname is Black Box (even though they’re often painted in “international orange”) and they’re standard equipment in an aircraft. Flight Recorders measure everything from pitch, airspeed, altitude, vertical acceleration, hundreds of instruments and internal readings, as well as cockpit conversations. They make possible the … [Read more...]
Recognition’s Secret Weapon
Aha Moment Monday I have a theory about the reason for re-gifting. See if you agree. My theory is that people tend to buy for others things that which they like as opposed to things that the other would like. They take the “Golden Rule” a little too literally! It’s not that their intentions aren’t sincere – not at all – it’s more that they find something that they fell in love with (or would … [Read more...]
Sesame Street for Business
Aha Moment Monday Last week I attended a structured networking event. Once everyone in the room introduced themselves, the moderator couldn’t help but notice that people from the same company sat together....they sat together....at a networking event.... Aha – you already know the people you know. Enriching and taking care of current relationships is always a good practice. A designated … [Read more...]