From time to time, I’ve written about a situation involving one of my kids, and after observing something recently, it’s a huge metaphor for what every one of us does in our busy lives.
Read MoreSwing All the Way Through
Author: Rebecca Kollmann
Spring Cleaning
It’s that time of year when the world looks fresh and clean—for those of us with winters of snow, we begin seeing robins and green grass. Regardless of where we are, there’s something about spring that is bright, sunny and new.
Read MoreGive the Gift of Time
None of us have the time we’d like to accomplish what we need to get done. Time is a precious commodity—both in the business and personal sense. With more time, we can get more sales, make more money, spend more time with family and friends, and invest in things we enjoy.
Read MoreTaming the Monster
Today, we’re going to look at something very small, but also very important. It’s unseen by many, lurking in the shadows. If left alone, it will mushroom and infiltrate communication channels everywhere. Like a virus, it is contagious. For those who recognize its quiet fury, there is a look of sorrow and shaking of the head. No hazmat suit can protect us, however, a dictionary can.
Read MoreGoing Direct
I thought that would capture your eyes today because it’s a perennial hot topic in our industry. Today, we’re going somewhere else–interpersonal communication—that thing where a message is sent from one person to another, and another message returned. Interpersonal communication can be in-person, over the phone, through email or text–you name it.
Read MoreCreate an Experience
There are times when we do everything we can to reach our goal as quickly and as effortlessly as possible.
Read MoreConnecting—Not a New Concept
We’ve all seen ways to buy and sell—from brick-and-mortar to online shopping; from receiving letters to being deluged with email. The handwritten card seems to be the new way to cut through the clutter that we created by trying to reach buyers on their terms. The irony is that the everyday interpersonal medium from our pre-1990s world is becoming a little more exciting simply due to its rarity.
Read MoreGroup Text
Group texts fall into the same category as “reply to all” in an email. They have their place, but should be used sparingly. There are a number of uses for the group text feature on our smartphones.
Read MoreRebuilding an Attitude
Those of you who know me know that I’m an avid follower of a number of sports, and a big fan of my daughters as they’ve played volleyball and softball over the years. There’s a lesson one team learned recently that we can all take and apply individually–or to a work team, if we have one.
Read MoreCreate Your Own Storm
When someone says, “Let’s brainstorm,” it brings to mind a few different feelings. The creative part of me loves to brainstorm new ideas or ways to look at things. The “let’s get to it” part of me sometimes sighs at the concept, knowing that it could take us off on tangents and eat valuable time. Overall, brainstorming is a positive concept—it harbors innovation and improvement, creativity and teamwork.
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