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Conversations in the Social Media Age

Conversations in the Social Media Age

Conversation at Caffe Nero Originally uploaded by ktylerconk I am so excited to be alive at this time of the world. It is a time of immense change and opportunity. One of the main drivers of that is social media. Social media like Facebook, Twitter, Link’d in, texting and Skype make it easy to have […]

Building Tribes

Building Tribes

The tribes of Chakeshan in traditional attires attending the 25th Republic Day Silver Jubilee of the NSCN (IM) GPRN at Hebron Nangaland on march 22. Originally uploaded by rajkumar1220 This is a longer post to, hopefully, make up for not posting more this week. I’ll keep trying to post 5 days a week. What is […]

Bonhomie

Bonhomie

No Mind 2010-100 Originally uploaded by Ängsbacka Seth Godin said Bonhomie is underrated. I’ll take it one step further and say Bonhomie is essential. It’s what’s missing when Small Business Owners keep plugging away on their own. Many people go to a coffee shop to work, just to be around others. Other people isn’t what’s […]

Who are your Favourite Customers?

Who are your Favourite Customers?

Think about your favourite customers.  Close your eyes and bring those people to mind.  You probably have a smile on your face.  Isn’t that how you want to spend your day?  Working with people who need exactly what you offer and who appreciate what you give them.  People who fit your personality.   Your best […]

Accomplishments in 2010

Accomplishments in 2010

Seth Godin has challenged us to publish a list of our accomplishments in 2010.  I answered in Triiibes, a closed, online community that Seth started.  It was pretty easy to do it there because it’s a closed community and I’m active enough in it, that they’ve been along for the ride.  I want to share […]

What Help Could You Use?

What Help Could You Use?

  Help! Originally uploaded by Dimitri N. Did you write down what you do well? Are you clear on it? What if you could spend all your time working on your strengths in your business? Wouldn’t that catapult your business into the stratosphere? You bet. Everyone Likes Doing Different Work Take a look around your […]

What Makes you Proud as a Peacock in ...

What Makes you Proud as a Peacock in Your Business?

Peacock Pair Originally uploaded by mikecogh What do you do best? Look around at your business. What do you do best in your business; what are you most proud of? About what aspect of business do your friends ask you for advice? What could you write about or speak about on a moment’s notice? My […]

Who Are Your Best Customers?

Who Are Your Best Customers?

Happy custom Originally uploaded by One Planet Living in Sutton Who do you think of that makes you smile? Which appointments and meetings are the highlights of your day? Who pops into your mind when you are thinking about new services and projects to try? These are your best customers; the ones who listen to […]

Connection and Ideas

Connection and Ideas

I’ll start by saying I’m in love with every video I’ve seen that RSA does.  They have this great way of animating the main themes from all the coolest new books. This video is why I love this time in the world.  I think connectivity has given us the opportunity to have those deep conversations […]

Delivering Happiness: a path to profi...

Delivering Happiness: a path to profits, passion and purpose

By Tony Hsieh If you have a business, are interested in happiness, or like to read well written and entertaining books, then you should read this book.  It feels like Tony is sitting in a bar with you and telling you a couple of great stories in answer to your questions. He makes it sound […]