EXECUTIVE COACH, SPEAKER AND AUTHOR ON THE FAST TRACK
It has been a week of learning and making decisions. Thanks to a wonderful marketing person, Shelly Fleming, I am moving to a new level in my collateral images. It was interesting to have a focus group and come up with words that describe me....fascinating. It seems yellow is a color that sort of represents me. Thus, I am pretty sure the new logo will have yellow in it some place.
I also took time to have lunch and coffee with different people. It is always so amazing how good I feel after meeting with people. There is so much to learn about others and I was blessed with attracting people last week with lots of positive energy....perfect.
This week brought lots of action regarding a "Leadership Training" that I am helping to design for the State of California. Art Lopez of California State Department of Rehabilitation in Fresno had a vision and it is terrific to have the opportunity to put some framework around it. He is pleased that the Fresno Behavior Mental Health Department is also taking a lead in developing the training for Managers and Supervisors which will involve Business Leaders and Community Partners.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
This week I learned that I was not purchasing a cellphone. I was informed that I was purchasing a Mobile Device. Just got it today.....Blackberry Curve......I'll let you know my reaction to it.....so far so good.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
EXECUTIVE COACH, SPEAKER AND AUTHOR ATTENDS PORTLAND COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE
One of the joys of being a speaker is that you are often given registration to attend the full conference. This time it was the 2008 Portland Communicator's Conference that was sponsored by NW District of Public Relations Society of America and Oregon Columbia Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. http://www.ociabc.org
When I arrived, I received a great welcome from the committee. In fact, I am not sure I have ever experienced such a warm welcome from the sponsoring committee.....they did a great job of showing me where I needed to go and escorted me to breakfast. It was a pleasure presenting to them my seminar: "Communications in the Workplace--is it more than Intergenerational Issues?"
For two days I learned -- and learned what I didn't know. There were great presentations on the Internet, Mobile Devices (We don't call them cellphones any more) and found many speakers supporting me in my belief that we must get back to building relationships.
The Committee deserve a huge congratulations on developing a Conference that drew people from eight states and 16 Chapters.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
In order to keep up-to-date it is important for you to keep reading and learning what is happening with the Internet. You don't have to know how to do it --- yet, you do need to know and understand what is happening in the high-tech world that has an impact on your business. There are 258 million mobile device users in the world.
One of the joys of being a speaker is that you are often given registration to attend the full conference. This time it was the 2008 Portland Communicator's Conference that was sponsored by NW District of Public Relations Society of America and Oregon Columbia Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. http://www.ociabc.org
When I arrived, I received a great welcome from the committee. In fact, I am not sure I have ever experienced such a warm welcome from the sponsoring committee.....they did a great job of showing me where I needed to go and escorted me to breakfast. It was a pleasure presenting to them my seminar: "Communications in the Workplace--is it more than Intergenerational Issues?"
For two days I learned -- and learned what I didn't know. There were great presentations on the Internet, Mobile Devices (We don't call them cellphones any more) and found many speakers supporting me in my belief that we must get back to building relationships.
The Committee deserve a huge congratulations on developing a Conference that drew people from eight states and 16 Chapters.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
In order to keep up-to-date it is important for you to keep reading and learning what is happening with the Internet. You don't have to know how to do it --- yet, you do need to know and understand what is happening in the high-tech world that has an impact on your business. There are 258 million mobile device users in the world.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
EXECUTIVE COACH AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATION EXPERTS GOES TO THE MOVIES
I am a faithful member of Netflixs. http:www.netflix.com
Yet, there are certain movies I have decided might be more effective on the big screen. This week I decided to go see "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly." This is a true story about the editor of "Elle" magazine that had a stroke in his 40s.
This is a French film and I believed it would be easier to read the captions on a big screen. Not only was it easier to read the caption, it gave me a bird's eye view of what a stroke patient experiences -- the views from the bed, wheelchair and when people "talked" to him.
Parts of it were difficult for me to watch because my Mom had a similar kind of stroke. The up side is that I realized that my belief that she knew and understood everything I said to her was confirmed. It is amazing story about how one man used the blinking of one eye to create a book that made it easier for all of us to understand the world of a stroke victim that cannot
move or talk.
This movie is a "gift" to all of us.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
When going to a networking event, plan to meet no more than three people in an hour. That way you will be able to really learn about the other person. Remember people hire people they like and know.......a quick passing out of your contact card will not build relationships.
I am a faithful member of Netflixs. http:www.netflix.com
Yet, there are certain movies I have decided might be more effective on the big screen. This week I decided to go see "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly." This is a true story about the editor of "Elle" magazine that had a stroke in his 40s.
This is a French film and I believed it would be easier to read the captions on a big screen. Not only was it easier to read the caption, it gave me a bird's eye view of what a stroke patient experiences -- the views from the bed, wheelchair and when people "talked" to him.
Parts of it were difficult for me to watch because my Mom had a similar kind of stroke. The up side is that I realized that my belief that she knew and understood everything I said to her was confirmed. It is amazing story about how one man used the blinking of one eye to create a book that made it easier for all of us to understand the world of a stroke victim that cannot
move or talk.
This movie is a "gift" to all of us.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
When going to a networking event, plan to meet no more than three people in an hour. That way you will be able to really learn about the other person. Remember people hire people they like and know.......a quick passing out of your contact card will not build relationships.
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