One of the great truths in understanding people is that we are all different. When we set out on the journey of understanding we will quickly find different ports of call. Some of these can seem strange at first, with different languages, cultures, and ideas. We may find these places somewhat intimidating on our first [...]
Understanding People: Customer Evangelists
July 26, 2005 By 2 Comments
Who are our customers? This is a common question among business people and a very valuable one. The answer to this can help us design a marketing strategy that is truly based on “understanding people.” The key to understanding is to ask questions. One of the most important being.. What do our customers want? I [...]
Understanding People
July 22, 2005 By Leave a Comment
How do you build a popular blog? What does it take to build a profitable business? How do you become more successful? I think in a large part the key to growth and success is understanding people. In the book, Climbing the Executive Ladder; Author George Kienzle states, “Few things will pay you bigger dividends [...]
Toastmasters: A Place To Make Mistakes
July 20, 2005 By 2 Comments
No one likes to make mistakes. But they happen and they are often accompanied with pain and remorse. When they happen in front of an audience they can be truly devastating. Many people are deathly afraid of public speaking because of a previous failure. “They laughed at me” or “I made a fool of myself” [...]
Team Synergy
July 17, 2005 By 5 Comments
It’s Monday morning, 5 a.m. I’m still sleepy and not all that motivated to go to work today. As I scan the blog-o-sphere this early morning, I’m in need of a boost. I need some motivation. I know from past experience that the “team” aspect of blogging can really help. Reading multiple posts brings “synergy” [...]
Faith in Others: Mentoring
July 12, 2005 By 3 Comments
This is the 3rd installment in the synergy series entitled “Faith in Others.” Read more on the other installments here. Arnold was dismayed, his dream shattered. How could he convince his wife to support his Ipod for the Car project. She wouldn’t even listen to him. Arnold knew his idea was a great one. He [...]
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