I know the summer’s come to an end because Lindsay’s gone back to Timmins for a bit of a holiday and when she returns, her classes will start up at Dalhousie. Before her student schedule makes her less available, she’s created a great blog about language and corporate identity. Read on! Mary Jane often says about her approach to cold calling: “How can they make the best possible business decisions if they have not, at the ...
Archive for: August, 2011
While walking to work this week I listened to an author spend a tremendous amount of time discussing rejection and instead of being inspired, I ended up being annoyed. The book is called The Millionaire Zone by Jennifer Openshaw and I’ve posted my full review on my LinkedIn Reading List. In brief, I can’t recommend this book, and the author’s attitude towards rejection – even the fact that she uses the word rejection – is a ...
The moment was VERY exciting. I’m on my way to work, walking along listening to my IPod when suddenly I hear a well-known author say exactly (well, okay not exactly in the word-for-word sense) what I said to the entrepreneurs in my workshop the night before. Let me set the scene for you: Walking has always been a big part of my life. Growing up in a small town meant walking to school, walking to church, walking ...
So far, my most cherished lesson through The Phone Lady is a deeper understanding and appreciation for how different we all are from each other. It amazes and humbles me when I am present enough in conversation or in a workshop or coaching session, to set aside my own notions and judgements, and truly understand someone else’s perceptions. Here’s a case in point: I’m currently coaching someone new to the real estate industry and they recently had ...
First, my thanks to each of you for taking the time to read my blog. I know the value of the moments you spend here, and it means a lot to me. Last week’s post obviously “struck a chord”. Great feedback! I’ve already adopted a new system for qualifying the referrals I make, i.e. I’ve worked with them and they were terrific – or – they have a great reputation in the industry but I’ve never ...
