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Are You A Hero Or A Goat?

This question can be a useful tool to measure your intentions or to assist you while making a decision. We know intentions count when seeking a solution or serving a client.

Just stopping long enough to ponder this silly comparison may add perspective to your choices.

Here are a limited list of conditions for comparison:
Heroes—

  • Heroes are selfless. They DO something for nothing. 
  • Heroes put others first. 
  • Heroes give others credit.
  • Heroes can act and respond quickly.
  • Heroes are self-directed.
  • Heroes come in all shapes and sizes
  • Independent thinker.

Goats—

  • Goats are always looking for a handout for something to “eat.”
  • Goats are friendly and need to be herded.
  • Goats can give milk, one flavor, and you do the work!
  • Goats are sure-footed and climb rough terrain when guided.
  • Herd mentality.

Ultimately, I ask myself, “Do I want to be a hero or a goat?” What am I willing to do, to step up for my friends, family, or clients? Sometimes, we have to break our own “log jam.”

What are your steps to make a decision? -MC

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coaching, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Voicemail, Workplace

One window closes, another one opens

Happy holidays to you. Each new season provides a clean slate for ideas and activities to continue to move forward. 
In my S.O.S. (Simple Open Strategies) for Challenging Times group on LinkedIn, you can “drop in” on discussions raised by small business owners and enjoy tips and tactics to move through this daunting time. Find us under Groups in alpha order.
Here are some topics we’re working on:
  • Listened to your voice message lately? If U hear, “Sorry I missed you . . . or “We’re either on the phone or …,” or, “I’ll return your call at my earliest convenience,” change it instantly! Instead, use this moment as a 30 second invitation to your website or next event or invite people to leave their phone number and message and let them know what’s new from you.
  • What clever marketing angles do you observe from clients and companies you patronize?
  • Looking for seed money? Check this out. There is little risk and adds energy to your site. http://www.kickstarter.com/ 
  • Other terrific resources are Aardvark for research and crowdsourcing elements, Squidoo and all things Seth Godin -MC

It’s the little things that make a difference. Please join us on LinkedIn and innovate together.

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Oh, Just One Thing . . .

It has been a tumultuous year for many of my colleagues and me. This time of reflection allows for a self-applause that we are still standing!
One question I have for you is what do you need to do to get out of your own way?
Sounds philosophical, but sometimes we need to be challenged. Consider these questions to rev your engine:
  • What will be different next year? Pick one thing and DO it. Consider where you perceive the largest gap to be and fill it.
  • Will you go back to school, participate in social media, add new equipment, hire a marketing coordinator, or continue to do everything yourself? At least stop long enough to ask the question.
  • What social or networking group can I attend to improve my marketing skills?
  • What computer skill needs attention? In my business coaching practice, I find 90% of productivity problems begin with lack of computer skills.

Please help me to inspire others. What are your innovative ideas for the coming year? Please comment and I will post them in my January newsletter. -MC

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