Like most of you, I've had my share of phony phone calls at my house, on my cell but I never had a phony phone call at work until the other day. "Can I talk with Hilary Topper," the man asked Lori Alexy when she answered the phone. "Who is...
What Do You Think? Trust Bloggers or Reporters or Both?
Do you trust bloggers more than reporters? That was the question of the week and here is what you said: In the online survey, 39% of our community said they trust bloggers more than reporters. More than 45% said they are not sure. When we asked you, our social networking...
Now, Harry and David?
If you know Harry and David, then you know that they are one of the finest companies to order fresh fruits from and provide amazing customer service. Last week, I sent a fruit basket to a friend in California. I was told by the company that the order would be...
It’s Time To Manage! Tip of the Week by Stephen Davies
Interruptions: Organize your office Organize your office so the door isn't in your immediate line of vision. The big payoff is that people can't appear at your door, hover, catch your eye and distract you. If you make it harder to interrupt you, people may figure out answers themselves rather...
It’s Time To Manage! Tip of the Week by Stephen Davies
Time Management Interruptions: Organize your office Organize your office so the door isn't in your immediate line of vision. The big payoff is that people can't appear at your door, hover, catch your eye and distract you. If you make it harder to interrupt you, people may figure out answers...
It’s Time To Manage! Tip of the Week by Stephen Davies
E Mail: Check on your Schedule E-mails have overtaken the phone now as the most dangerously effective of all Time Bandits. Turn off your e-mail alert and check your e-mail only four times a day....do it on your schedule not the schedule of the people who are interrupting your more...
Sunday Evenings…
Does anyone like Sunday evenings? I know I don't because I know that within a few hours, I will be back at the job. Don't get me wrong, I love what I do but after a relaxing weekend with the family and friends, it's hard to switch gears and focus...
The Business Chicken Or Shall I Say “Rubber Chicken”
Lately, I have been going to a lot of business luncheons at various hotels and catering halls in both New York City and Long Island. You know what they have in common? CHICKEN! Every luncheon serves chicken as the main dish. Granted, the chicken is prepared in many different ways,...
When Is It Time To Leave A Business Meeting?
I met a contact at a networking event I went to a year ago. I thought there could be some synergies between us so I called him and asked if he wanted to go for coffee. I never heard from him. About two or three weeks ago, I got an...
On Judging Student Entrepreneurs…
"You have two minutes set up time," Greg Hill, the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards Coordinator of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) said as the student set up his Powerpoint and gave out the handouts to his presentation. "Your two minutes are up," Mr. Hill said authoritatively to the student. "As soon...