- YOU are the brand….are you a good brand or a bad brand?
- Surround yourself with people who compliment your skills
- Know the difference among: they’re, their, there.
- Lose the ” f” bomb in your vocabulary…I know, I’m a recovering f bomber myself
- Remember your body language speaks louder than words
- First thing each morning, write down your three daily goals….even before you check messages, etc.
- Support a social awareness campaign - we need your help
- Tap into your creativity – discover a better way and share it
- Take yourself off automatic pilot for 11 minutes every day
- Become a “detective” and solve business mysteries i.e. better customer service, productive/ short meetings, tear down silos
- Feed your mind by reading a good book
- Keep your sense of humor….you’ll need it
- Keep your skills updated. Take online classes to keep your edge
- Try to slow your cadence down…talk slowly and distinctly
- Admit you don’t know everything…learn from others
- Seek out the leaders in your industry and thank them for their contributions
- Donate to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
- Learn to tell a good, clean joke
- Don’t take yourself too seriously
- Think of yourself as a customer service provider-no matter what your job is
- Remember to breathe…..really
- Support local businesses
- Become a student of history – you’ll begin to spot trends
- Make a statement through your actions-positive or negative…it’s up to you
- “Never miss the chance to shut up” Erma Bombeck
Three bonus tips
Appreciate your family and friends
Believe in yourself – I do
Vote – you can’t complain if you don’t vote
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Jan, thank you so much for sharing. I even left this tab open for my husband to read. I love the idea of video taping yourself to teach yourself. Brilliant!
Best,
Kate
thanks for the note, Katy...
Yes. Especially #3 (plus the it's, its and too, to, twos!).
Hi Dan - thanks for the note - Jan