Last week, my daughter started a new job with a national restaurant chain. Later this week, she'll wait on her first table; more than 10 days after starting the job. She's had classes, shadowed other servers, studied at home, and, yes, even taken tests. Are you as committed to training your new … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Picking Partners To Grow With
When you realize it's time to grow, you also need to realize you can't do it alone. You need partners who compliment your strengths and other partners to evangelize what you are doing. The best and brightest companies in the world have holes in their capabilities; and the best products and services … [Read more...]
Our next trick: Announcing #shehechat topics ahead of time
Yep, we are already trying something new! Jim and I have a new tactic for our #shehechat on Twitter today. (It's at 8 p.m. CST tonight, kids. Make sure you tune in!) For the first two rounds of #shehechat, Jim and I randomly picked topics to discuss during the actual chat. However, when we met … [Read more...]
The Fanatical Team
Today was amazing. Tyler came through for the team. Then, Shelby came through for the team. Then, Michael came through for the team. And then, when it mattered most, Rackspace Managed Services came through for the team. The team I'm talking about launched the new ProofPass.com today. It took … [Read more...]
Death of Brands and Brand Memory
Recently, I flew in and out of the Minneapolis airport (MSP). It's been a while since I was there and it was rather eerie to not see a single Northwest Airlines logo. Over the years I flew hundreds of thousands of miles with Northwest and many of those trips included a connection in MSP. Now, it's … [Read more...]
Slow down and remember
Yesterday, while attending the Indianapolis 500, I got to watch a group of our servicemen and women display the gigantic flag pictured here. For me, it was a reminder that we all need to take time to slow down and be thankful for what we have. More importantly, we must remember those who have made … [Read more...]
Are you "Doing It?"
Doing it: The act of taking a project across the finish line. It's the most difficult task you will ever accomplish in business. It's not because of your own knowledge, skills and abilities; not by a long shot. You know what you are capable of and, while you may push the envelope, you know in your … [Read more...]
How to Twitter Chat with ChatTagged
A week ago, Shelby Sapusek and I launched a Twitter chat (#shehechat) featuring us discussing social media, marketing and communications issues. It's a format similar to our "She Said, He Said" blog posts except it occurs live and our conversation is spontaneous and off the cuff. So, that's tonight … [Read more...]
Social Media and Religion – Jim Says
Yesterday, Shelby Sapusek weighed in on Social Media and Religion which is another in our “she said, he said” series of posts where we weigh in on social media related topics. Today, It's my turn to preach from this blog. Yes, I feel it's okay to discuss religion to a certain extent on social … [Read more...]
Social Media and Religion – Shelby Says
This is another in the "she said, he said" series of posts in which Shelby Sapusek and I share our opinions on social media related topics. As always, ladies first, so today Shelby has her say on religion and social media, and be sure to check back tomorrow when I'll weigh in. I should tell you … [Read more...]
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