Saturday, May 15, 2010

Send a Thank-You Card

Tip 19 - Send a Thank-You Card
(from the book 29% Solution by Dr Ivan Misner and Michelle Donovan0

For most written communication, we simplify our lives by turning to the computer, but in doing so we make our personal messages feel somehow less personal. For that reason, a hand written card of thanks now carries even more cordiality than when it was the norm. A typical thank-you note might consist of 3 sentences. (Honestly, how long does it take to write 3 sentences?) When someone goes the extra mile for you, send a card.

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"The strongest human instinct is to impart information, the second strongest is to resist it." - Writer, Kenneth Grahame

Your action for today is to notice whether you are imparting or resisting information.

Thanks, everyone who referred me as a speaker, I am now appearing
- 17th May - Lake Macquarie Business Club
- TBA - Toronto Business Chamber - see website

Friday, May 07, 2010

Volunteer and Become Visible

Tip 18 - Volunteer and Become Visible
(from the book 29% Solution by Dr Ivan Misner and Michelle Donovan)

Volunteering can position you to meet key people in your community. It connects you with people who share your passion. It gives you opportunities to demonstrate your talents, skills, and integrity, as well as your ability to follow up and do what you say you are going to do - and it does all this outside the business arena, so people who are getting to know you won't be experiencing you in the "customer" mind-set.

"Challenges can be stepping stones or stumbling blocks. It's just a matter of how you view them." - Unknown Author

Your action for today is to change your perspective on a challenge you are facing and see if you can view it as an opportunity instead

Thanks, everyone who referred me as a speaker, I am now appearing
- 17th May - Lake Macquarie Business Club - see website
- TBA - Toronto Business Chamber - see website

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Find an Accountability Partner

Tip 17 - Find an Accountability Partner
(from the book 29% Solution by Dr Ivan Misner and Michelle Donovan)

Being held accountable for our actions, performance, and commitments tend to heighten our awareness of what we have promised to do. The urge to comply compels us to perform at a higher level. So why not find an accountability partner for networking your business? Having someone looking over your shoulder, waiting to hear of your progress makes you inclined to focus on the task at hand.

"Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." - Winston Churchill

Your action for today is to make a communication that you are uncomfortable in making.

Thanks, everyone who referred me as a speaker, I am now appearing
- 17th May - Lake Macquarie Business Club - see website
- TBA - Toronto Business Chamber - see website