6 Habits of Remarkably Likeable People

Content in today's world moves fast.  So much so that I think sometimes the article that was once really interesting, can quickly become passe'.

That's why I love articles like this one.  6 Habits of Remarkably Likeable People was written back in 2012 and still resonates with me today.

Jeff Haden does a good job of reminding us of some skills that will serve us well in business...and in life.

Giving Is Hard...Do It Anyway

I have long been of the belief that, in business and in life, we should give first. We should give value. We should give praise. We should give input, and tips, and help. We should give. The “get” will take care of itself.

But sometimes when we "give first" we get let down.  Check out this post to Medium about my experience.

The challenge with any experience like this is, how do we let it affect us and our behavior long term?  I think we need to continue down our path.  I talk about this a little on this video blog from the road.

 The long and the short of this story is, giving without expectation is still the right way.  Want more about "Giving Your Way To Success?"  You can download that book (to the right here) for FREE.  It's my way to Give To YOU today.

Enjoy!

When Do You Get Your Best Ideas?

I find this fascinating.  We have been taught for years that if we get people together and discuss ideas, and brainstorm ideas, that we will come up with better ideas.  We have heard that "two heads are better than one" and other cliche's like that.

But is it true?  Some days it is...and some days not so much.

Here is an article where the author posts another process that makes some sense to me.

So first, where do you get your best ideas?  Second, do you think this process makes sense?

8 Things Really Efficient People Do

Everyone would like to increase their level of efficiency, right?  By doing so, you can increase the amount you get done...or increase the amount of time you have to spend on things you love.

Check out this article on 8 Things Really Efficient People Do.  

This is a great example of an article I should read each week.  These are all things that "I know" but don't always "Do!"

What about you?

Grit: The Biggest Indicator of Success

Last week I posted an article on this blog asking you if you "are a grinder?"  It's funny.  I had this conversation several times afterwards as well.  The idea of the post was simple. 

Everyone has ideas.  Very few people act on those ideas.  Even fewer people are willing to grind it out on a daily basis, long-term, to succeed.  I even posted a video as well.  

Today I came across this article that talks about GRIT...and how it is the biggest contributor to success.

I love it.  Are you grinding?  Do you have grit?  If you can say yes to both, you are on your way!

Job Opportunity at Hasseman Marketing

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 Customer Service Representative/Sales Assistant 

Hasseman Marketing is looking for an energetic, organized candidate to fill the position of Customer Service Representative/Sales Assistant.  The right candidate needs to be able to multi-task, have good phone skills, be flexible, have a good sense of humor and must have proficient computer skills. This person will be critical to the success of a growing organization.  Some of the duties include; interacting with customers, assisting sales people, product research, coordinating artwork and other project details, as well as basic filing and telephone answering.   This person will also have some order entry responsibilities and other jobs as assigned.  Though basic computer efficiency is very important, we will train the right person on specifics.  Pay will depend on qualifications and experience.  Our office is a fun place to work, so don’t apply if you can’t laugh at yourself! 

Interested parties must submit a resume’ to Jandi Adams at Coshocton County Job and Family Services.  You can either drop resume’s off or email them to her at adamsj01@odjfs.state.oh.us with the subject line HMC job opening. 

The Best Thing About Friday

I always feel bad for the person I see on Facebook or Twitter every week (and I do mean every week) saying "Oh NO it's Monday!"  and "Thank God It's Friday!"  Everybody feels like that sometimes.  But to feel it every week must be a horrible feeling.

I always wonder why they don't change their job?  It's one of those things that is a choice, whether they want to acknowledge that or not.

On the other hand, I will see some posts out there that suggest if you just join this network marketing company, or this organization, then these days of the week things won't matter at all.  I don't buy that either.

The fact is, Fridays ARE different than Mondays.  The reason is because you the customers makes it so!  If my customers are in a better mood on Fridays, then my business is likely to be better on Fridays.  If customers WANT to see me and WANT to order something to get it taken care of by the end of the week, then they will.

So today is Friday.  I expect it to be (a little) better than Monday...because you do!