I remember getting my first Plaxo requests in 2002 from business associates asking me to update my contact information so that they could update their address books. I was so intrigued with the number of requests I received that I signed up for Plaxo. Fast forward a few years and...
It’s Time To Manage! Tip of the Week by Stephen Davies
Phone calls - Egg Timer It is all too easy to waste time on phone calls. Keep an egg timer next to the phone to keep track of exactly how long you are talking. It will keep the time you are spending in the forefront of your mind and will...
Do You Have A Social Media Plan In Place?
Having a social media strategy in place is more important today than ever before because most businesses have a presence on social networking sites. There are billions of people worldwide who have a Facebook pages and Twitter. These are just two social networking sites. Growth is enormous on most of...
It’s Time To Manage! Tip of the Week by Stephen Davies
Never Delegate Upwards When somebody comes to you with an issue they should figure out themselves, don't allow yourself to relieve them of the burden and take it on yourself. Instead of saying "leave it with me" when this happens, say "never delegate upwards" and ask them for their solution.
It’s Time To Manage! Tip of the Week by Stephen Davies
Interruptions - Stand up When somebody interrupts you while sitting at your desk, stand up. It changes the pace of the interaction and sends a message to the interrupter that they have invaded your time. The more you can send this message, the more effective you will become at protecting...
Shanekwa, The Turtle
Shanekwa is a turtle we bought in Chinatown last year. We bought her with her brother Jason. The two turtles lived in a little house with a little bit of water. Shanekwa was much stronger than Jason. She would run around in circles around the tank. I couldn't believe how...