1. Nurse's uniforms
If they really wanted us to feel better, they'd stop with the pastel hearts and cartoon puppies. Let's just hope Blue Sky Scrubs' sleek, chic duds catch on, and quick. (BlueSkyScrubs.com)
2. The remote control
On. Off. Channel up, channel down. Volume. List of recorded shows; play, stop, erase. Seriously, clicker manufacturers: This is all we need. (Unless you'd like to add a button that does the laundry.)
3. Airplane coffee
They can put a 74-ton hunk of metal in the air, and yet...
4. State Capitals
Sacramento? Tallahassee? Albany? Hmmph. San Francisco! Miami! New York City!
5. Women's Halloween costumes
Dear sexy kitty cat, she-devil, and French maid: There are many fabulous women you could be (Queen Elizabeth, Billie Holiday, Velma from Scooby-Doo) without all your business hanging out.
6. Corporatespeak
Just a heads-up on a new action item: Going forward, let's cultivate a paradigm shift by interfacing across portals to adopt a frictionless, dynamic language metric. In other words, let's speak English at the office. (But if your workplace won't allow it, be proactive and steal some lingo from the Corporate B.S. Generator at Atrixnet.com.)
7. Hotel bedspreads
Despite those undercover TV segments that turned up traces of urine, semen, and worse, most hotels still don't wash their bedspreads between guests. Here's a thought: They've made their bed; maybe they need to lie in it.
8. Plastic packaging
If you've ever cut yourself on a razor-sharp shard of polyvinyl blister pack, you know what we mean. And if you're a black-footed albatross living near the Pacific trash vortex, you also know what we mean.
But if it ain't broke, don't fix it! Here are four things that are just fine the way they are.
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The Best
"Starbuck Man"
Randy FlahertyStarbuckman@gmail.com
Contact: powerman297@hotmail.comContact: 320-239-4537
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Brand Yourself Today
Just as large companies cultivate their corporate brands, professionals and business owners can and should do the same for themselves. Personal branding is becoming increasingly essential to professional success. Gone are the days where your value to your company or clients is from your offerings alone. Today, people want to buy brands - unique promises of value. Personal branding helps you put yourself ahead of the pack. And each of us has what it takes to be a strong brand.
What is Personal Branding?
Personal branding is a way of clarifying and communicating what makes you different and special - and using those qualities to guide your career or business decisions. It's about understanding your unique attributes - your strengths, skills, values, and passions - and using them to separate yourself from your competitors or peers. Personal branding is the business of marketing the brand that is you.
Why is it Important?
With the evolution of technology and the internet at our fingertips, business is becoming more and more competitive. There are numerous others who seemingly offer the same thing that you do - consultants providing thesame services and professionals with the same skills and experience. Whether you are an employee in a company or an entrepreneur, you need to stand out from the myriad others so that you can be in control of your business or career.
Whether you work for a company or are self employed, anyone that does or considers doing business with you will search for you online - if you don’t come up in searches you are at an obvious disadvantage. Therefore a strong online personal brand will enable you to effortlessly attract clients and opportunities.
Who is it for?
Personal branding is for freelancers, consultants, small business owners, salespeople, executives and anyone who wants to achieve their goals whilst being true to themselves. A distinctive, memorable and compelling personal brand provides the guidance you need to shape your strategy, and adds enormous value to your business or career. Anyone can attract customers, grow their company, get promoted faster, be found by a business partner or investor by having a strong brand today.
Your Online Brand
Try Googling your name and see what happens. Now consider that others (prospective customers for instance) do the same. Are you happy with what they see? If not, we are here to help you create, build and promote your strong personal brand online today.
Please Remember This My Friends: Feel it, Believe it, Live it. The Magic Words, "Just Do It"
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What is Personal Branding?
Personal branding is a way of clarifying and communicating what makes you different and special - and using those qualities to guide your career or business decisions. It's about understanding your unique attributes - your strengths, skills, values, and passions - and using them to separate yourself from your competitors or peers. Personal branding is the business of marketing the brand that is you.
Why is it Important?
With the evolution of technology and the internet at our fingertips, business is becoming more and more competitive. There are numerous others who seemingly offer the same thing that you do - consultants providing thesame services and professionals with the same skills and experience. Whether you are an employee in a company or an entrepreneur, you need to stand out from the myriad others so that you can be in control of your business or career.
Whether you work for a company or are self employed, anyone that does or considers doing business with you will search for you online - if you don’t come up in searches you are at an obvious disadvantage. Therefore a strong online personal brand will enable you to effortlessly attract clients and opportunities.
Who is it for?
Personal branding is for freelancers, consultants, small business owners, salespeople, executives and anyone who wants to achieve their goals whilst being true to themselves. A distinctive, memorable and compelling personal brand provides the guidance you need to shape your strategy, and adds enormous value to your business or career. Anyone can attract customers, grow their company, get promoted faster, be found by a business partner or investor by having a strong brand today.
Your Online Brand
Try Googling your name and see what happens. Now consider that others (prospective customers for instance) do the same. Are you happy with what they see? If not, we are here to help you create, build and promote your strong personal brand online today.
Please Remember This My Friends: Feel it, Believe it, Live it. The Magic Words, "Just Do It"
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5 Ways to Boost Your Twitter Profile
How important is Twitter to you? Chances are you have more followers on Twitter than any other social media network, mainly because it’s less personal and acceptable to follow complete strangers. I would venture to say Twitter is as important to you as your LinkedIn and Facebook accounts. Some tech recruiters even say they won't deal with candidates with little or no Twitter presence.
Yet for some reason we tend to neglect what our profile looks like, perhaps because we think nobody really cares or don’ t have the time. I believe that’s a mistake for a number of reasons.
Why you need to do it
First off, if you are tweeting in your own name, your Twitter will come up very high in your Google results. Anyone (that’s including employers, recruiters and headhunters) will be able to find your Twitter profile and it should be consistent with your personal brand across other platforms. Second, some tweeters are really particular about who they follow back. Unless you have a credible profile, they might take you for a spammer and you stand to lose followers.
Third, you will want to be searchable for what you do and how you can help others. Imagine a customer searching the net for your type of services, your Twitter account is one channel that you must make the most of.
Here are five simple steps to boost your Twitter profile today:
1. Add a decent photo.
The obvious one! Either dig out a nice nice mugshot or see a headshot photographer that can take a few snaps for you. As the photo space is tiny, you will want to get as much of your face in there as possible, the closer up you are the more trustworthy you will come across. Whatever picture you upload, try to keep it the same on your other social media profiles, website and or blog – personal branding is all about consistency. Not having a photo will definitely deter any potential followers, as will your favorite cartoon character.
2. An informative bio please.
Right, you only have 160 characters so let’s keep it short and to the point. I would list the main value I am able to add to people starting with the highest value activity. So put your job title, what services you provide and try to inject a little bit of personality at the end. Or if you have it, put your personal brand statement here.
3. Fill in the location field:
This field is becoming increasingly important with local Twitter directories such as Twellow listing fellow tweeters in your area. If you are an offline networker, you need to put your correct location on your profile so that you attract the right followers. A final note on location; think what anyone searching for you would enter. If you live in Hoboken, you might want to put Greater New York City – Twitter is a global tool that used correctly will connect you to people from around the globe.
4. Link to your site or blog
This is your free backlink from the good folks at Twitter Inc, don’t waste it by leaving it blank or entering your Facebook or LinkedIn addresses. Always use your own real estate in this field as you will be able to track how many clicks you get from your Twitter profile with the help of analytics software.
5. Set up some lists
By starting to categorize the people you follow in list, you will look like a serious Tweeter. You can have lists broken down to geography, interests, friends or whatever you choose. You will also find that people love getting on to these lists as it adds to their Twitter credibility.
Bottom line
There you have it, five simple steps to pimp your Twitter profile today. Twitter doesn’t give you much space to play with so you have to get it right. Tinker a bit and see what others think of your changes. If you don’t like it, change again. I know from personal experience that whenever I feel like changing my bio I will test it on Twitter first as it’s fast and the updates aren’t sent to any of my friends’ feeds like on Facebook or LinkedIn.
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August 17, 2010
WEDNESDAY'S SHOW: A Rhodes Scholar, A Convicted Murderer: The Ultimate Twist of Fate
One of them is a Rhodes Scholar and the other is a convicted murderer—and they are both named Wes Moore. This is the ultimate twist-of-fate story.
The Best
"Starbuck Man"
Randy Flaherty
Starbuckman@gmail.com
Contact: powerman297@hotmail.com
Contact: 320-239-4537
Yet for some reason we tend to neglect what our profile looks like, perhaps because we think nobody really cares or don’ t have the time. I believe that’s a mistake for a number of reasons.
Why you need to do it
First off, if you are tweeting in your own name, your Twitter will come up very high in your Google results. Anyone (that’s including employers, recruiters and headhunters) will be able to find your Twitter profile and it should be consistent with your personal brand across other platforms. Second, some tweeters are really particular about who they follow back. Unless you have a credible profile, they might take you for a spammer and you stand to lose followers.
Third, you will want to be searchable for what you do and how you can help others. Imagine a customer searching the net for your type of services, your Twitter account is one channel that you must make the most of.
Here are five simple steps to boost your Twitter profile today:
1. Add a decent photo.
The obvious one! Either dig out a nice nice mugshot or see a headshot photographer that can take a few snaps for you. As the photo space is tiny, you will want to get as much of your face in there as possible, the closer up you are the more trustworthy you will come across. Whatever picture you upload, try to keep it the same on your other social media profiles, website and or blog – personal branding is all about consistency. Not having a photo will definitely deter any potential followers, as will your favorite cartoon character.
2. An informative bio please.
Right, you only have 160 characters so let’s keep it short and to the point. I would list the main value I am able to add to people starting with the highest value activity. So put your job title, what services you provide and try to inject a little bit of personality at the end. Or if you have it, put your personal brand statement here.
3. Fill in the location field:
This field is becoming increasingly important with local Twitter directories such as Twellow listing fellow tweeters in your area. If you are an offline networker, you need to put your correct location on your profile so that you attract the right followers. A final note on location; think what anyone searching for you would enter. If you live in Hoboken, you might want to put Greater New York City – Twitter is a global tool that used correctly will connect you to people from around the globe.
4. Link to your site or blog
This is your free backlink from the good folks at Twitter Inc, don’t waste it by leaving it blank or entering your Facebook or LinkedIn addresses. Always use your own real estate in this field as you will be able to track how many clicks you get from your Twitter profile with the help of analytics software.
5. Set up some lists
By starting to categorize the people you follow in list, you will look like a serious Tweeter. You can have lists broken down to geography, interests, friends or whatever you choose. You will also find that people love getting on to these lists as it adds to their Twitter credibility.
Bottom line
There you have it, five simple steps to pimp your Twitter profile today. Twitter doesn’t give you much space to play with so you have to get it right. Tinker a bit and see what others think of your changes. If you don’t like it, change again. I know from personal experience that whenever I feel like changing my bio I will test it on Twitter first as it’s fast and the updates aren’t sent to any of my friends’ feeds like on Facebook or LinkedIn.
Please Remember This My Friends: Feel it, Believe it, Live it. The Magic Words, "Just Do
Proof Of The Vision Board: The Incredible Story That Got John Assaraf Into The Secret, CNN, And Oprah
The Fail Proof Way To Meeting Your Soul Mate — The Magical Manifesting Mentor Tells Us How
Got A Question On Focus, Clarity, And Success? — Mark Joyner’s Here To Answer So You Can Live Your Passion NOW
August 17, 2010
WEDNESDAY'S SHOW: A Rhodes Scholar, A Convicted Murderer: The Ultimate Twist of Fate
One of them is a Rhodes Scholar and the other is a convicted murderer—and they are both named Wes Moore. This is the ultimate twist-of-fate story.
The Best
"Starbuck Man"
Randy Flaherty
Starbuckman@gmail.com
Contact: powerman297@hotmail.com
Contact: 320-239-4537
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