Monthly Archives: May 2012
the Zen of Facebook
By Gail Z. Martin Does Facebook stress you or help you relax? Facebook favors selective attention. I enjoy looking at (and forwarding) blissful pictures, motivational quotes, and funny sayings. While I often read without commenting, I also enjoy being able … Continue reading
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Words can Work Wonders
by Faith Monson www.FaithMonson.com My collection of quotes and photos lift me up when I’m feeling blue, give me the courage to carry on when I’m having a bad day, and cheer me up when I’m on my own. I’ve … Continue reading
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Savvy, Successful or Scared of Social Media?
By Gail Z. Martin Where are you on the social media scale? Savvy? Successful? Or scared? If you put yourself in the third category, you’re in good company. So many of the business owners and solo professionals I meet confide … Continue reading
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He Said/She Said, As the Saying Goes
by Faith Monson www.FaithMonson.com I love quotes. For years, I’ve compiled hundreds of quotes that speak to me and created more than 20 small books, which I can tuck into a purse or suitcase. For me, these books of quotations, … Continue reading
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Facing your Facebook Fears – Fear of Facebook: Three Steps to Fear-Free Social Media
By Gail Z. Martin I’ll never forget the time a lady came up to me at a luncheon and said, “I’ve gotten on Facebook for business and someone I don’t know wants to be my friend. What do I do?” … Continue reading
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Make Your Day Picture-Perfect
by Faith Monson www.FaithMonson.com Over the years, I’ve perfected the ability to “step” into the pictures and mentally escape the noise of what is going on around me, whether that is a blaring airport PA system, loud people with cell … Continue reading
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Doing an End-of-Day Review is Powerful – Here’s How…
by Marilyn Suttle The end-of-day review is a powerful tool I use to improve my performance with clients, while raising the bar on my personal effectiveness. It’s a simple practice that only takes a few minutes. Right before leaving work … Continue reading
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Take the View With You
by Faith Monson www.FaithMonson.com A colleague of mine used to bring a museum post card of a famous painting with her to business meetings. After seeing her do this on more than one occasion, I finally asked her why. She … Continue reading
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Niche Marketing – How to Target Your Marketing Efforts and Master Your Business Niche
By Karel Murray, CSP, DREI If you want to make more money in today’s competitive environment, then you need to master your business niche. Let me show you a perfect, prime example of niche marketing at its best: The AARP … Continue reading
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