Image is everything.
Perception is reality.
|
|
|
Posts Tagged ‘Better Life’What Do People Think About Your Business?Thursday, June 24th, 2010Image is everything. Perception is reality. I QuiltWednesday, April 21st, 2010When you’ve had enough, can’t tolerate your job any longer and are ready to quit, perhaps you could try one last thing. Quilt instead. You’ve got nothing to lose, right? I mean, you’re going to quit anyway, so what’s the worst that could happen to you? So quilt. Spend hours every day integrating the people you work with into a cohesive group. Weave in your customers as well. Take every scrap, even the people you don’t like, and sew them together. Spend far less time than you should on the ‘real’ work and instead focus on creating genuine connections with the people you work with. Including your boss. After all, once you quit, you’re never going to see them again anyway, right? Might as well give it a try. Careful… it might change everything. An “Aha Moment”Tuesday, March 16th, 2010The onset of great ideas can often be described as an “aha moment”! And, it is oftentimes this moment, along with the creative and witty forces behind it, that sparks the launch of a new business endeavor. However, it is critical to remember that it takes much more than this initial “ah-ha moment” to fan into flame a successful, growing business.
In addition to this framework, a well-designed, clearly-thought-out marketing strategy to brand each of the companies and to communicate their value to consumers was an essential component to their long-term success. Wanna know more? Contact Bradley Lattin Productivity or Bust….Friday, March 12th, 2010Just a few profound quotes to get you thinking about your productivity….. How will you choose to spend your life?
How we spend our days is how we spend our lives. ~ Annie Dillard
Until you value yourself, you will not value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. ~ M. Scott Peck
One way to make the most of your time is by outsourcing your company’s advertising needs. Ready to learn more? Contact Bradley Lattin First Impressions in BusinessThursday, January 28th, 2010The first thing most people do when they meet someone is search for ways to make themselves look good. I would like to propose that you do just the opposite.
This practice isn’t complicated but it does take some time, effort, and discipline. Before you meet someone, take a moment to think of some simple ways you can encourage them. The reward will be the positive impact it leaves on those you come in contact with. Not only does this rule apply to business; it applies to any relationship you have. I challenge you to take 30 seconds with each person you meet today to add value to them! To learn more, Contact Bradley Lattin What Kind of Image is Right for You?Friday, January 15th, 2010This post is not about a logo or creating a brand on paper. This is about your individual brand as a person. When others think about you and how you position yourself in your profession, what image do they produce in their minds? What does integrity, character, accountability, reliability and success have in common with lying, dishonesty, procrastination and failure. Each one is based on a choice that you make. What choices will you make today? Work Smarter, not HarderThursday, December 3rd, 20092009 has been a challenging year for many marketers. Yet some companies have found ways to thrive by working not just harder, but smarter. Here are some of the key ways they did this:
For more ideas on how to work smarter, rather than harder, Contact Bradley Lattin Is Being Right the Right Thing To Do?Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009Smart marketers understand that the word ‘right’ in “The customer is always right” doesn’t mean that they’d win in court or a debate. It means, “If you want the customer to remain a customer, you need to permit him to believe he’s right.” If someone thinks they are unhappy, they are. If you have a choice between acknowledging that your customer is upset or proving to her that she is wrong, which will you choose? You can’t do both. Try saying this: “I agree that my communication with you should have been better. I also understand that you are upset, unhappy and maybe even angry. You have my undivided attention because I value your business and I will do my best to prevent lapses of communication in the future.” Is being right the right thing to do? If you still think so, fire your customer because they’re going to leave anyway. (Try applying this in your personal relationships and life will be better!) |
