Category: people
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In a world where fake prevails, when there’s a promise of a shortcut to success in everything we pursue, where data means more than relationships, property value is more important than the community in which we inhabit, I find the focus on personal engagement to be uniquely valuable today.
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Of course, the challenge is repetition. Routine for some is challenging until they ‘get it.’ Life itself has a tendency to disrupt the best-laid plans.
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Being the cruel type that I am, I smile to myself whenever I notice an advertisement showing poor spelling … the instance of the van signage was the worst – I mean, if you be looking for more business but cannot describe your own services correctly … on the side of your truck? Well, I’d…
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Remembering Edgar Allen Poe … Amongst some amazing literary works, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Raven, Edgar found time to deliver the proverb … “Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see”. Apt for this day and age, don’t you think? Keep a little scepticism to hand when listening during…
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It’s times like this I reward effort, when chocolate comes to mind (ah yes, now I have your attention): only one square, or a single swirl – or even a single ball of the chocolate, the version you covet most, offering you a sweet taste of success, even if it is for just a moment.…
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The author emphasizes the importance of being specific and clear during presentations, despite being perceived as boring. In distracting environments, only parts of the message resonate with the audience. Consistent messaging is vital for business success, as it ensures clarity and enhances listener engagement, ultimately leading to valuable opportunities.
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We all have a purpose in whatever we choose to pursue. If you haven’t questioned or identified your purpose lately, now might be the time to reflect and quietly reaffirm your passion, the path to success you may be following, the goal you are looking to reach.
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As ever, piped music played as I once more visited our local ‘convenience store.’ ‘Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing, Baby’ declared Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. I smiled and thought it was more than a coincidence, as I’d been nominated by the ‘chief cook and bottle washer’ to pick up ‘real butter.’ I had no idea why…
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How do I do that? I recently enjoyed a conversation with an old friend, an electronics engineer whom I hadn’t seen for a couple of years. He was finding it difficult to offer his tech services as a solution. Sure, he would describe, in detail, what he could provide … but solutions? Noel has difficulty…
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My business needs a specific kind of client … then don’t generalise, speak in specifics
