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Resource: What Every Leader Must Do to ?Recession Proof? Their Workplace Cu
2008-05-16 05:00:00 I’m helping my friend and colleague, Mark Ford, host his free teleseminar next week, What Every Leader Must Do to ‘Recession Proof ’ Their Workplace Culture. You don’t want to miss this call. Mark’s sheer energy and passion, paired with his experience in the field of management, leadership and communication will blow you away. For more information and ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Resource : What Every Leader Must Do to ‘Recession Proof’ Their Workplace Culture", url: "http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2008/05/ resource-what-every-leader-must-do-to-rec ession-proof-their-workplace-culture/" }); More About: Resources
Marketing Lingo Defined: Multi Level Marketing
2008-05-13 23:04:00 Last week a client asked me what multi level marketing was and I thought “That’s odd. I thought EVERYONE knew what an MLM is.” Lesson: Never assume! So, here is my attempt at defining multi level marketing (MLM) in plain English. MLM goes by many other names, but the most popular are “network marketing” and “direct sales.” MLM ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Marketing Lingo Defined : Multi Level Marketing ", url: "http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2008/05/ marketing-lingo-defined-multi-level-marke ting/" }); More About: Multi Level Marketing
My ?Only? Statement
2008-05-13 04:04:00 Have you come up with your Only Statement yet? With a little help (OK, a LOT of help) from A.C. Riley, this is what we came up with for mine: Cristina Favreau is the only coach daring business owners to make their marketing personal. See what makes you tick. What do you think? What challenges are you ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "My “Only” Statement", url: "http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2008/05/ my-only-statement/" }); More About: Branding
The Savvy Snippet: Getting the Best Out of Others
2008-05-12 12:48:00 Today’s quote was selected in line with my continuing study on the strengths movement. You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself. — Harry Firestone 1868-1938, American businessman Isn’t that summed up well? SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Savvy Snippet: Getting the Best Out of Others", url: "http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2008/05/ the-savvy-snippet-getting-the-best-out-of -others/" }); More About: Getting Things Done , Motivation , Productivity , Attitude
A Few Days Left
2008-05-07 13:25:00 A friendly reminder to those interested in applying for my Summer Internship Program. I’ve extended the date to May 10, so there’s still time for you send me your application. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "A Few Days Left ", url: "http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2008/05/ only-a-few-days-left/" }); More About: What
What?s Your ?Only? Statement?
2008-05-06 18:19:00 I have to admit… I’ve been in a marketing slump lately. It feels like everything I read or hear about marketing a service-based business has been said and hashed over. I’m bored with it. So, I took a break from reading or listening to anything related to marketing. Then this cold that has been hanging on ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What’s Your “Only” Statement ?", url: "http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2008/05/ whats-your-only-statement/" }); More About: Branding , Success
The Savvy Snippet: Ability, Motivation, Attitude
2008-05-05 13:26:00 Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. — Lou Holtz Share This More About: Savvy , Snippet
My Top 5 Strengths
2008-05-01 20:10:00 Lately, you’ve heard me talk a lot about Strengths Finder 2.0 and Go Put Your Strengths to Work. If you haven’t already done so, you need to get these books. It has been a life-changing experience for me, and I believe everyone needs to know about their strengths and talents (you may think you know, but ... More About: Resources , Success
The Savvy Snippet: The Good in Others
2008-04-28 14:00:00 The greatest good we can do for others is not just to share our riches with them, but to reveal theirs. — Zig Ziglar Share This More About: Coaching , Savvy , Good , Snippet , The Good
Something Screwy?s Going On Here?
2008-04-26 19:56:00 … on my blog, that is. Last week, a post I had written in August 2007 had been reposted as an April 2008 post. It was brought to my attention a few days ago that my RSS feed is going out with questionable link ads at the bottom of each post. To top it off, as I was ... More About: Blogging , What
Summer Internship Program
2008-04-24 15:06:00 Starting in May 2008, I’m running an internship program for a team of four or five people to help grow my coaching practice. The idea is to find a diverse group of motivated people who want to join together to create a collection of neat projects. The tools we use will range from: MS Office basic website (Dreamweaver ... More About: Summer , Productivity , What , Program , Internship
Resource: Marketing ROI Calculator
2008-04-22 13:57:00 Over on the Marketing Today site, you’ll find a neat little (free) tool to help you calculate your return on investment for any direct mail or email campaign. You can get there by clicking here: Marketing ROI Calculator . Thanks to Lara Nieberding, The Data Digger for sharing this resource. Share This More About: Resources , Email Marketing , Resource
The Savvy Snippet: True Wealth
2008-04-21 13:58:00 If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability. — Henry Ford Share This More About: Entrepreneurship , Wealth , Success , True , Savvy
More on Feedback?
2008-04-18 12:42:00 You’ve heard me say that I truly appreciate receiving feedback, because it helps me grow and improve in my business. By creating monthly surveys, I’m getting more feedback than I ever expected to receive, which is great, because I’m discovering new ways to improve and how to align myself on some of my projects in the ... More About: Entrepreneurship , Survey , Feedback
The Savvy Snippet: Certain Doubt
2008-04-14 14:40:00 If a man will begin with certainties he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts he shall end in certainties. — Sir Francis Bacon Share This More About: Attitude , Savvy , Doubt , Snippet
Help Selling Online
2008-04-09 15:01:00 I have 2 kids that are home sick today, so I have to make this a quick one. I just wanted to share with you a new resource I found yesterday. I’ve been searching long and hard, high and low for a shopping cart solution that works with PayPal and doesn’t cost an arm and a ... More About: Selling , Resources , Online
The Savvy Snippet: The Pain is Worth It
2008-04-07 14:36:00 Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. — Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Share This More About: Entrepreneurship , Success , Pain , Worth , Attitude
How NOT to Reply to a RFP
2008-04-02 17:55:00 Last week, I posted a call for help to a few VA online groups I’m on. I needed assistance with an important, detailed, last minute and complicated RFP for a client. Most replies were professional. There were those who offered advice and even provided outlines and templates, while others submitted formal service quotes. A few replies, however, ... More About: Email Marketing
The Savvy Snippet: My Favorite Question
2008-03-31 14:41:00 Perhaps the very best question that you can memorize and repeat, over and over, is, “what is the most valuable use of my time right now?” — Brian Tracy Share This More About: Question , Success , Productivity , Savvy , Snippet
Office Organization Venture: Step 2 - Contact Management
2008-03-26 22:05:00 As you know, I’m working through Step 2 of my Office Organization Venture — Contact Management (following Tracey Lawton’s The Complete Office Organization System). If I’ve been a little quiet lately, it’s because I’m working long and hard hours on this one. This second step may prove to be the most time-consuming of all four, seeing ... More About: Email Marketing
Teleseminar: Knowing (and Operating from) Your Strengths
2008-03-26 03:47:00 I’ve registered for Meggin McIntosh’s Knowing (and Operating from) Your Strengths call to be held on April 3rd. Because I’ve been talking about the strengths-based model lately, I thought it may interest some of you. If so, here are the details: Who: Professionals who want to know what their strengths are–and then know how to ... More About: Resources , Teleseminar
Getting Clear on Your Strengths
2008-03-25 09:56:00 You know when you’re on to something… you’re not quite sure what, but you know you’re on the cusp of figuring it out? Well, it’s 3:30am and I’ve been up what feels like all night. I’m on to something… but I haven’t quite put my finger on it. Other than the annoyance of impending exhaustion ... More About: Strengths , Clear
Montreal Event: Business Networking Cocktail
2008-03-24 16:48:00 My friend and colleague, Pat Snow, president of Networking Plus Montreal area business group asked me to pass this event along to you. Join 80 to 100 business people in a relaxed environment… a unique opportunity to expand your business connections. Date: Thursday, March 27, 2008 Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Place: The FIRM, 2362 Hymus, Dorval H9P 1J9, 514-421-3476 ... More About: Business , Event , Cocktail
The Savvy Snippet: Crave Difficulties
2008-03-24 13:39:00 Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. — Albert Einstein Share This More About: Success , Savvy , Snippet , Crave
The Savvy Snippet: Chew On This
2008-03-17 13:30:00 An entrepreneur tends to bite off a little more than he can chew hoping he?ll quickly learn how to chew it. — Roy Ash, co-founder of Litton Industries Share This More About: Entrepreneurship , Savvy , Snippet
The Truth About Personality: It Doesn?t Change
2008-03-13 14:13:00 Step 1 of Marcus Buckingham’s Go Put Your Strengths to Work system is to reveal and bust the 3 main myths we’ve come to believe about our weaknesses since childhood. The first myth is: As you grow, your personality changes. Are you part of the 66% who believe this to be true? The truth is: As you grow, ... More About: Truth , Change , Success , Attitude , Personality
Office Organization Venture: Step 1 Complete
2008-03-12 21:09:00 Being that I no longer had a desk to work on, with my entire business spread across the office floor, my husband and I decided to put the organization project in overdrive this weekend. We sent the kids to our parents and got crackin’. Friday night we came up with a floor plan and took measurements. ... More About: Venture , Office , Organization , Step , Complete
The Savvy Snippet: Which Are You?
2008-03-10 12:55:00 There are two kinds of people in the world, givers and takers. Takers eat well. Givers sleep well. — Maurice “Monty Hall” Halperin Share This More About: Savvy , Snippet
Office Organization Venture: My Office is Naked
2008-03-07 07:41:00 On top of being more productive, the reason why I need to better organize my office is because I’ll be sharing office space with baby #3. Last week I posted 4 items on Craigslist (items sold are crossed off): Large U-Shape Office Desk, $150 HP Officejet 7140xi All-in-One, $100 or best offer Altec Lansing 221 3-piece Computer Speaker System, ... More About: Venture , Organization , Productivity
Have You Joined the Strengths Revolution?
More articles from this author:2008-03-06 16:17:00 As longtime member of the Virtual Business Group (free annual membership in 2008), one of the perks is its Book Club — a benefit I hadn’t taken advantage of until late last year. Boy, am I glad to be participating in this months’ activities, since we’re discussing Marcus Buckingham’s Go Put Your Strengths to Work: ... More About: Resources , Success , Productivity , Revolution 1, 2, 3 |
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