Many of us have taken a behavioral style inventory at some point in our careers. While the intent of these inventories may differ based on why we are taking it, most of the time they are to improve communication between people of different styles.
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At some point in history, paper memorandums were circulated around offices and included “carbon copy” (CC) at the bottom for someone who received the actual carbon copy of the information. For a larger audience—and when copiers were invented—the CC field could include a number of names. The recipient of the memo knew who else had received the memo. It kept the information flow streamlined as there was no guesswork of who had received or not received the memo.
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When I was little, my parents instilled in me the habit of saying “please” and “thank you” in a number of situations. It was polite, and if I didn’t include the word, I got “the look” and a whispered reminder to say the word(s) I’d omitted. As I got older, the habit actually started to mean something.
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We’re getting into the 2014 winter trade show season and anyone reading this has varying experiences with past shows. You’ve either participated in several and know exactly what you want to accomplish—or you have attended few (or none) and may have levels of excitement or anxiety.
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One of my former marketing professors at a large, local university recently asked me to help judge upper-level marketing presentations with other area marketing professionals. The small, group presentations were based on either a product introduction or a new marketing plan for a small business facing an issue.
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Applying lessons from the famous “walk-in kitchen inspections” of restaurant rehab shows to keep your business sparkling and impressive.
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We’re in the throes of football, post-season baseball, volleyball—whether we’re watching a game live or remotely, we experience joy or frustration while watching our favorite team. When our team isn’t doing well, the frustration can cause us to throw things at the TV, leave the stadium or say things that we wouldn’t say in a house of worship.
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After having an especially trying excursion to the office recently, some parallels between the day-to-day drive and what we run into professionally came to light.
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High school athletes are expected to spend time practicing in the off-season of the sports they participate in. They call these “open gyms.” The same off-season practice is just as important for suppliers and distributors.
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In one week, the Major League Baseball All-Star break will be upon us. Since we’re just beyond the mid-point of 2013, it’s time to think about your own All-Star break.
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