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“Isn’t That YOUR Idea?” Program Tip#1
So many ideas! Our entrepreneural challenge is less getting ideas, and more focus on those we have in order to bring them to reality. We learn through motivational teachings that persistence pays off; that the longer we stick to something the better we become. Hooey! Sometimes we stick to something that shouldn't be stuck to. Sometimes we just have to move on to another idea.
So how do we determine what our "money idea" really is? Decision-theory helps us to do this, yet we don't have time to get – or don't remember – our MBA classwork. One simple technique for determining our money idea is the +/- chart. Simply fold a piece of paper in half, put a "+" sign in one column and a "-" sign in the other, and start listing the positives and negatives of an idea. Do this for many ideas and we see a pattern develop that helps us set aside some ideas and pursue others.
But wait, there's more! There's another column we can add to the decision chart to further clarify which is our money idea. I will reveal the third column that helps further clarify which idea is your money idea in my program, "Isn't That YOUR Idea? How to Capture, Organize and Communicate What’s in Your Head to get Recognized, Rewarded, and Rich!" See eWomenNetwork.com's "Success Institute" to register right away!
Buy my book, "Hey, That's MY Idea! How to Speak Up and Get Recognized for What You Know and Think", to take your idea even closer to implementation at http://www.SpringboardTraining.com/Products/Invest-Success.
Power Conference 2011: Got an idea? I’ll help you get to “implementation”!
Smile-Folder Worthy: Why I Do What I Do
Prelude: You'll have to attend one of my programs to learn what is a "smile-folder worthy" item!
Wow! THIS is why I do what I do & persevere when business gets disappointing; to reach out to others for help and to help – to grow personally and professionally; to face difficult self-realizations to break through to higher levels, and to HELP OTHERS TO DO THE SAME. Yes, I just shouted. Please know that I'm not talking about training, speaking, writing, & TV for accolades; I'm talking about doing what I do FOR MAKING AN IMPACT on the world, one person at a time. THANK YOU, Ressurrection, for your beautiful acknowledgments. You are an awesome, beautiful, and sharp woman!
READ RESSURRECTION GRAVES' FULL BLOG POST.
Watch the program when it's posted. (I'll let you know where and when.)
Got to Share My New Video “Commercial”!
This just in my inbox! Awesome! Many thanks to Jaylin Bailey for shooting and producing my one-minute commercial. I'm posting it everywhere, so just be fore-warned. :o)
Women Entrepreneurs Seek to Increase Their Figures
I'm working to increase my figures.
Where did your mind go with that statement? Weight? Well, if you're talking the "weight of gold", then you're heading in the right direction.
We tend to obsess over our physical attributes – weight, height, shape, face, etc. While these are not to be ignored, would we obsess with the weight of the impact we make on the world, how we help each other, and yes…how we help ourselves, we would seek to increase these figures. These are the figures I'm working to increase.
My friend and business colleague, Michelle Kulp (6-Figure Woman System for Success) posted this article with tips that help you get in touch with your "Inner Entrepreneur" if you are living in “survival mode” and not feeling fulfilled:
READ "Women Entrepreneurs – 6 Tips to Freeing Your Inner Entrepreneur"
She can help you increase your figures. She's working with me on mine.
BONUS: See my interview with Michelle on my MMC-TV16 cable television program "Think About It!"
Sylvia Interviews Joan Henry, Founder & President of the Women’s Entrepreneur Expo 2011
Sylvia Henderson is a speaker and vendor at the Women's Entrepreneur Expo on September 17, 2011. She will be speaking on "Hey, That's My Idea!" (based on her book by the same title) and how entrepreneurs must continually develop the ideas they have into processes and plans that they can implement in order to remain relevant for the future of their businesses.
Location: Freedom Manor, 10905 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Expo timing: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Listen to Sylvia's interview with Joan Henry, Founder and President of the Women's Entrepreneur Expo about the 2011 event!
Manage Your Tech Time
When we think of time management, we typically think of ways to manage our clock time. Seldom do we hear about how to manage the ubiquitous technology tools in our personal and professional lives—our computers and mobile devices. Managing technology time is an integral component of managing your time overall. Get the most from the time you spend with your computers and devices by following these suggestions.
- Use the fastest-processing machine you can afford or acquire for the type of computing work that you do. Be sure you upgrade for performance/function necessity rather than because the upgraded model is cooler than your current model.
- Group the same kinds of tasks together OR use a suite of products that work together. At times, working on multiple word processing or data entry tasks while your mind focuses on these types of tasks is more effective than switching gears across word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation tasks. At other times a project dictates that you perform different functions at the same time because they constitute a “natural” workflow.
- Create templates for repetitive projects.
- Use web-based applications and secure links to your computer’s data drives so that you can work from anywhere there is Internet / WiFi access. Avoid converting files across platforms.
- Be intentional with your tools. Schedule technology time, and walk away from or put devices aside when your time is up.
Create an image of having control of your tools rather than being possessed by them.
Choose Civility by Eliminating “Rudeness”
An article by my colleague Arnold Sanow defines "rudeness" and offers statistics on the costs of un-civil behavior in organizations. With his permission (and a byline and link at the end of this post), I reproduce his article here in its entirety.
A study concerning rudeness in the workplace by The University of North Carolina asked 1601 people if there was rudeness, backstabbing, poor communication and incivility in the workplace. Out of those 1601 people interviewed 89% said yes. However, they asked those same 1601 people if they were ever uncivil, rude, negative or talked behind others backs and 99% of them said no.
The problem is many times we don't see ourselves. Also, many times people don't give us feedback and we are not aware what we are doing is considered rude.
For example, I was in an elevator minding mind own business and I started to cough. I was coughing and I did not have my hand in front of my mouth. All of a sudden from the back of the elevator, a woman yelled, " My Mother Taught Me That When You Cough You Should Always Should Put Your Hand In Front Of Your Mouth ". I slowly turned around apologized and stated that I appreciated her letting me know this and that I just wasn't thinking. She immediately calmed down and told me, "You are so nice, when I tell people what I told you in the same "nice way" they immediately become hostile." To her she felt she was communicating in a nice way and couldn't understand why people didn't listen to her and thought she was rude.
To make sure we understand what "rudeness" means, here's a list of the Top 10 acts of rudeness according to Joel H Neuman from the State University of New York at New Paltz:
1. Talking about someone behind his/her back.
2. Interrupting others when they are speaking or working.
3. Flaunting status or authority; acting in a condescending manner.
4. Belittling someone's opinion to others.
5. Failing to return phone calls or respond to memos.
6. Giving others the silent treatment
7. Insults, yelling and shouting
8. Verbal forms of sexual harassment
9. Staring, dirty looks or other negative eye contact.
10. Intentionally damning with faint praiseOnce we understand these we need to eliminate them from our behavior. A new study shows that rude employees cost companies millions in lost productivity. In fact in a study done by Christine Pearson of the University of North Carolina notes that:
* 53% said they've lost hours of productivity sweating about "what will happen next time?"
* 46% considered changing jobs
* 37% say they feel less committed to their company
* 22% deliberately got even by cutting back their efforts.The only person you can change is yourself. Look at the top 10 "rudeness magnets" and reduce or eliminate them … NOW!
About Arnold Sanow: Arnold Sanow is a Speaker, Seminar Leader, Facilitator and Coach. He is the author of "Get Along with Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere". Website: www.arnoldsanow.com. E-mail: speaker@arnoldsanow.com.
Think about the words you use when you write a note or respond to a post or comment online. Be aware that how you say something to someone means as much – if not more – than what you actually say. Make "choose civility" more than a bumper-sticker slogan.
Discover a process that helps you get your ideas from “in your head” to implemented. (Sylvia Henderson – Glenn Garnes Interview)
Interview: Sylvia Henderson & Glenn Garnes on Village Connector(TM) Radio
Listen to the interview with Village Connector Charter Member Sylvia Henderson of Springboard Training, and Village Connector Founder Glenn Garnes.
Sylvia talks about her book "Hey, That's My Idea!". Discover a process that helps you to organize and present your ideas & suggestions and take them from 'ideas to implemented'. Act on those ideas you have churning around in your head. Find out how to speak up and be recognized for what you know and think!
BrandWorking(c): Harness the Power of Networking & Personal Branding
A partner project of Sylvia Henderson and Emmy Vickers.
View the new announcement video here.
Includes news of a presentation by and support from the Washington Business Journal!
Learn more, and register, at BrandWorking.com.
Program Details
(For those of you who want to keep reading.)
BrandWorking(c): Harness the POWER of Networking and Personal Branding for Infinite Business Success!
(A 7-week interactive workshop series for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and organizations).
Business and professional success. We all want “it”. How many of us get “it”? What barriers do we face along the way to achieve “it”?
You cannot grow your business, run your organization, or perform successfully in your job, alone. You need other people to succeed. One of the most effective ways to engage other people is to network. Yet you spend countless hours (time) and dollars (money) on a myriad of networking events and still struggle to grow your businesses, organizations, and bottom lines. Why? And how can you succeed where others struggle?
Communications expert Sylvia Henderson and Networking Advisor Emmy Vickers facilitate a unique, landmark event on how to transform your networking time and expense into measurable, sustainable results. This in-depth, multi-session program teaches you proven strategies that help you navigate the networking landscape and build strategic, growth-oriented connections more effectively than ever before.
When you master the personal branding and networking tools and techniques we reveal and have you practice throughout the program, you will discover that you are more productive and effective at building profitable connections and closing more business – whether internally within your organization or externally to grow your business.
From this seven-session event you will learn and leave with:
1. A Strategic Networking Plan (blueprint) that will accelerate your networking, business, or career success;
2. Personal branding strategies and an Image Plan(c) that positions you to make a positive impression, captivating the attention and respect of your prospects, clients, audience, or managers;
3. Practical strategic networking tools for navigating networking events and building professional relationships;
4. Tools and techniques for attracting and maintaining the right connections and contacts to help you build a winning organization and get more effective leads;
5. Guidance for communicating powerfully through the verbal, non-verbal, listening, and conversational skills you employ to gain information, establish rapport, and create targeted messages;
6. Proven follow-up strategies for taking action after networking events, and a methodology to determine your networking ROI (return on investment);
7. An appreciation for and understanding of the importance of intentionality with respect to a networking and personal branding process;
for professional, business, and organizational success.
Register, at BrandWorking.com.