CEO Blog

JANUARY 13, 2014

I know newspapers and magazines are having problems getting people to pay for information when so much information is free. . + One of my friends sent me an interesting article on the commodicization of content (articles and writing). Personally, I also see a trend towards poor content.

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CEO Blog

AUGUST 8, 2018

Over time, we will likely have less questions and we hope to have happier customers since the information they want is easily available. So when a customer calls and asks "how long is the power cord?" We answer it but add it to the FAQ. Solve the problem but also figure out how to make it so no one else has the same problem.

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CEO Blog

JUNE 2, 2013

He was well read and well informed right up to the end. Always sharing a tidbit of information or asking me which way the stock market was going. He had lots of stories about Italy and Holland and even returned a number of years ago to a reunion in Holland. He liked to learn. He will be missed.'

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CEO Blog

APRIL 3, 2017

I hear this message a lot, and try to live by it, but I haven't had much luck finding information on how to make this value actionable, beyond things like valuing ideas over seniority, avoiding a superstar culture, and empowering the people on your team to shine more brightly, even if it means personally being in the background.

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CEO Blog

APRIL 3, 2017

I hear this message a lot, and try to live by it, but I haven't had much luck finding information on how to make this value actionable, beyond things like valuing ideas over seniority, avoiding a superstar culture, and empowering the people on your team to shine more brightly, even if it means personally being in the background.

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CEO Blog

AUGUST 9, 2016

At the Sulphur Springs Rail stop information kiosk has a flyer for a kids summer camp. It turns out they have the opposite to the intended effect - people save - not spend. Interest article on it here. I was recently hiking on the beautiful Bruce Trail near Ancaster. It looked great: Learn how to read maps. Learn how to use a compass.

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CEO Blog

APRIL 25, 2012

I get more information from a wider variety of places. And for that matter, Twitter is even a good filtering of information. And Tweet. I read blogs. All because of social media. I have been thinking about Twitter as a social media. A lot of Twitter is an amplification of news. Good stories get Tweeted and re-Tweeted.

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CEO Blog

JULY 19, 2015

The "cc" is simply "for information". 11 - Include your contact information. This is sort of like having a messy desk that always calls "do me, do me, do me". 2 - Send less and shorter emails. 3 - Include less people on your emails. 4 - If the email chain gets too long it is time to just pick up the phone. Perhaps more than 4 replies?

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CEO Blog

MARCH 6, 2013

6 - Measure 7 - Information 8 - Decision allocation. Lay things out for success. 3 - Task - have the right processes 4 - People - select properly and coach, train and mentor. 5 - Rewards - people do what is rewarded. Who decides what. The book is short (92 pages) and well laid out so it is more likely that non-readers would also read it.

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CEO Blog

JANUARY 16, 2012

Often the cause of writers' block is the lack of background information. They will own all the information. Basically this is garbage writing to get the mind and fingers working. 2 - Read about how to write. Reading about writing can be inspirational. Read about how to get over writers' block. 3 - Start research.

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CEO Blog

AUGUST 4, 2016

Although I usually do not consider the Onion to be a definitive source of information, I think they may be right in the fighting skills of men. + I believe in gamification. I am a big believer in success habits. I am thinking of ways to gamify more of those. I am reading with interest about negative yield bonds.

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CEO Blog

JANUARY 27, 2011

Key Concepts from the first chapter: 1 - People have 5 sources of organizational power (role, resources, information, network and reputation), 5 sources of personal power (knowledge, expressiveness, attraction, character, and history) and one metasource (will). 2 - Power is like a battery. 5 - Each power source can also be a power drain.

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CEO Blog

JUNE 13, 2013

"Most of what we know about sales comes from a world where there is information asymmetry - the seller always knew more and the buyers had few choices and had little voice. We are close to information parity." The world of buyer beware. This asymmetry is being shifted though. Much more power is now in the hands of a buyer.

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CEO Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

For more information, visit www.annmariesabath.com and www.24-7pressrelease.com/ Her ninth book, What Self-Made Millionaires Do That Most People Don’t: 52 Secrets for Creating Your Own Success , was just published by Career Press. Surrounding Yourself with People You Want to Be Like” is one of the 52 Secrets.

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CEO Blog

JANUARY 23, 2012

Have the humility to realize that you might be wrong if better information comes along. Strong opinions signal confidence and provide others with the guidance they need. But resist the urge to stick to your decision. And be prepared to change your mind and correct your course if this happens.

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CEO Blog

JUNE 8, 2011

1880 - Industrial Revolution 1980 - Computer Revolution 1990 - Internet Revolution 2010 - Information Revolution Now - Participation Revolution She spoke about the new employee - the millenials. #wif11 Jeanne Meister, author of the 20/20 Workplace spoke about the increasing speed of innovation.

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CEO Blog

JUNE 27, 2011

The book lays out very clearly the information that is necessary to understand where a specific company fits with regards to market share, barriers to growth, etc. Overall, a great, informative read, and will be a valuable resource for me in the future. Analysis of the industry in which the company operates.

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CEO Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Related to the Belief Bias; evaluating information not on the worthiness or credibility of the source but more upon how we feel (i.e. our beliefs) about the issue at hand.

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CEO Blog

APRIL 27, 2014

Other board members wanted more information on it and as I was writing the reply email, I thought I would turn it into a blog entry (partly because I am suffering bloggers guilt - the guilt a blogger feels for not posting enough) The 5 Why''s process is time tested and has been in use by hundreds of companies for years.

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CEO Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Related to the Belief Bias; evaluating information not on the worthiness or credibility of the source but more upon how we feel (i.e. our beliefs) about the issue at hand.

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CEO Blog

APRIL 11, 2011

I like that on Linkedin, people keep their own contact information up to date. First inspiration was to make sure my profile was complete (and it is now). I realize that I use Linkedin less than I could for searching out new contacts. Will start doing that more.

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CEO Blog

MAY 19, 2014

Memory saves time. ++ I am quite impressed by Organimi.

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CEO Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

It is a platform that people keep their own contact information current so you never lose touch. I have been publishing some on Medium and Linkedin. And have been invited to publish on Lifehack. ++ I am a big believer in Linkedin. And it is also an easy way to stay top of mind with prospects and clients by publishing updates and articles.

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CEO Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

It is a platform that people keep their own contact information current so you never lose touch. I have been publishing some on Medium and Linkedin. And have been invited to publish on Lifehack. ++ I am a big believer in Linkedin. And it is also an easy way to stay top of mind with prospects and clients by publishing updates and articles.

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CEO Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2011

This is a strange phenomenon because the person with the greatest amount of information is the leader themselves. The leader’s manager was the most accurate predicting 32% followed by Direct Reports 29%, Peers 28%, and others at 25%.

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CEO Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Good information that reinforces what most marketers know (like have goals and measure). I could tell you the 5 principles (Strategy, Story, Strength, Simplicity, Speed) but that would not tell you the story. The first chapters are fairly basic marketing primers. The chapter I liked was "Amplify Through Media and Opinion Influencers".

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CEO Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

What I like about Linkedin is everyone maintains their own contact information so unlike my contact database that has old email addresses, they tend to be current. . ++ I read with interest an article on Tech Crunch about Linkedins success. They are adding a member a minute.

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CEO Blog

JULY 15, 2011

I am never sure how much personal information to share on my blog. My usual formula is 10% personal and 90% business/self development. And of course lots of book reviews. I realize how lucky I am to be healthy. It is a privilege to be able to walk, run, carry things etc.

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Short-term Media Blog Review 150

CEO Blog

JULY 5, 2013

There is lots more information on the North Carolina program at [link]. With Kiva, the lenders make no interest but the organizations that do the lending, collecting and accounting make fees and interest and unfortunately, in many cases, those are too high and make the money expensive. Good book. I liked the stories.

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CEO Blog

MAY 8, 2011

And Baruch's rules for successful investing: 1 - don't speculate unless you do it full time (I violate that one or perhaps I don't since I do not like to think that I speculate) 2 - resist "information" or tips 3 - Before purchasing a security, know everything you can about the company.

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CEO Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2011

An informal environment where every idea receives a full and respectful hearing is key. “To Chowdhury advocates a special type of brainstorming session that encourages people to relax and try to come up with numerous ideas, no matter how far-fetched they may seem.

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CEO Blog

MAY 3, 2012

The downside I see to publishing a Klout Score is people may greatly increase their volume in a world that already has too much information volume. So brands pay for lists of influencers and then try to get them to speak about them by giving them coupons and free products. The Problems with Klout.

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CEO Blog

MAY 20, 2011

They lose the opportunity to make the pitch to the right person and all the right person has is some information but no sales pitch. I then take the materials they provide and just send them on to the person who makes that decision. 3 - No two people or organizations are the same.

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Influence Power Politics Learning-by-Doing 160

CEO Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Tell me about a time you had to present information to a large group of people. Communication - How would you describe your style of communication? Tell me about a time you had to sell an idea to someone else. What do you enjoy doing most? How did you feel and how successful were you?

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CEO Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2010

So present, leave them with information, then back off to let it grow (but of course follow through). I had often done research. I had given the idea a chance to grow on me. In many cases, I found when I let the idea grow on other people, they "bought" into it. 4 - Sell multiprong. Selling requires to support of all.

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CEO Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

For example, at one point, I decided I just should not enter an order or give customers delivery information (it was taking too much of my time and I was finding people I met were using me as their sales rep). Part of growing as a leader is being willing to let go. I recall having to deliberately let go (and it was tough). It was tough.

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CEO Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

The Finance team orchestrates donations but the Housing team might also solicit some themselves (while informing Finance so we can track it). So just because someone works on the education team does not mean they might not help the housing team with a painting project or do some driving etc.

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