Mobilizing Slacktivists to New Heights
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Published:05/22/2012 05:06pm
The world witnessed the incredible power of slacktivism with Invisible Childrens KONY 2012 campaign. Regardless of what opinion you hold about Invisible Children whether you believe them to be absolutely corrupt or maverick human rights champions it goes unchallenged that slacktivists fueled Invisible Childrens mission to the tune of over 100 million Youtube views. Slacktivism as the simple process of sharing, liking, or tweeting support for a cause has created an unprecedented level of awareness around a once obscure cause, which put pressure on governments to act. Slacktivism has brought about a government mandated capture of one of the...
5 Tips for Sun Safety and Skin Cancer Prevention
Published:05/18/2012 07:23pm
5 Tips for Sun Safety and Skin Cancer PreventionBy Dr. Tina Alster, director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery and clinical professor at Georgetown University Medical Center; Avvo.com Medical AdvisorMore than one million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every year, making it the most common form of cancer in the United States. Even more sobering, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime. There are several ways to help minimize the effects of the sun on your skin as well as help prevent long-term skin damage during the summer months. Here are...
To Attend or Not to Attend -- 3 Keys to Determine the Right Event for You
Published:05/17/2012 01:56pm
In case you haven't been paying attention, there are more events out there then you can shake a stick at. And every time you turn around, even more events pop up.For the most part, I'm glad there are so many events because there are many good reasons to attend them. The networking, the learning, the "getting out of your rut and exploring new ideas" and more. But the problem is, how do you decide which events are worth you spending your hard-earned money (not to mention your time) attending and which are the ones you should skip?Well, I've put together 3...
Can Ethics Mend What Ails Our Business?
Published:05/13/2012 09:07pm
One of my first clients calls me periodically to ask questions, and get my advice for free, sometimes keeping me on the phone for hours. She recently purchased a new laptop computer, and was having problems with Outlook and getting her contact list restored to the new system from her backup copies. She made a series of appointments for me to come out and help her make the transition. I say "series" because she would make the appointment, and then the night before call to say that she thought she'd figured out the problem, or finally got some help from the...
How to Find Clients You LOVE!
Published:05/12/2012 11:54pm
Do you ever scream after working with a particular client? It is not the end of the world when you find yourself in a working relationship that is well, NOT working. I would really love to help you avoid (or get out of) a bad client situation. How can you do it?Know what you HATETo help me stay focused on only working with ideal clients (meaning those folks with whom I can do my BEST work and create the BEST possible results), I've developed a simple system that you too can model.Prospects are not allowed into my door if they don't...
How to Network for Dollars
Published:05/12/2012 10:50pm
Let's face it. Most folks go to a networking event hoping to close new business. Is that the case with you?If so, then you need a plan to make this happen. Simply showing up and collecting a few business cards, is NOT going to create new money in your business.First, you need to research which networking opportunities are the best fit for you. Don't just go to an event for the sake of going. Look for events, seminars, conferences, workshops, etc., that cater to your ideal client and/or individuals who could be referral partners for you.To help you keep track of...
Mastering Your Greatest Networking Tool: Your Elevator Speech
Published:05/06/2012 05:00pm
You're at a networking event, you're focused on meeting people and as you introduce yourself to people you've never met before you realize you only have moments to make a lasting impression. How do you pull it off with ease, grace and a possible future opportunity, by perfecting your speech well in advance of attending networking events.What exactly is an Elevator Speech? It's your 30 seconds to say who you are, what you do and who you help. It's not 20 minutes of you rambling on about your process, your products and services but your opportunity to introduce yourself, what you...
A Simple Analysis That Defeats Marketing Paralysis - Part 2 of 3
Published:04/30/2012 12:50am
You may be familiar with the phrase, "throw enough against a wall and something is bound to stick." That might be true, but as you market your business (which is really just sharing solutions with people who are already looking for them) wouldn't you rather know what is going to stick before you start? This trial and error method will eventually become exhausting. You'll waste a lot of time and energy and end up with one ugly and messy "wall" in your business.When it comes to increasing your profits, you want to focus your attention on the activities that will get...
3 Simple Ways for Busy Moms to Find 3 Extra Hours Per Day
Published:04/29/2012 09:58pm
"If only I had more time!" seems to be the cry of many busy moms today. Our days seem to fill up, speed up, and pass us by before we are really able to accomplish what we had planned, or to spend as much quality time with our families as we had hoped! I am writing this article on what happens to be an "extra" day....the rare and fabulous February 29th!I started to get excited about the concept of an extra day and wanted to share my thoughts with other moms.Leap year only comes around every four years, but what if...
Five Reasons to Give Up on Your Goals
Published:04/29/2012 01:32am
Giving up sounds so negative. But can you make room for the possibility that you can release your goals without being a failure? Yes, you can! Sometimes the goals themselves are unreachable, for reasons outside your control. Don't continue to try and achieve a goal that will only serve to create less than positive results and growth in your business. There are times to let your goal go - or at least set it aside for a while. Here are five of those times:Not motivated to achieve the goal.Have you ever made plans to go to a movie with a friend...
Responding to Difficult Behaviors With a Different Approach to Time Out
Published:04/28/2012 10:03pm
All children want to be good and please their caretakers. Young children don't PLAN to misbehave or fall apart. When a child has an emotional meltdown it signals they are having trouble controlling their emotions, especially when the demands of the environment exceed their current ability to cope. Handling emotional outbursts may seem daunting yet there are many proactive things parents can do to manage and reduce temper tantrums.When we dissect temper tantrums we often find they result from frustrations that can lead to anger or total loss of control. Anger and frustration are natural emotions, they are neither good nor...
Tapping into your creative Mojo!
Published:04/21/2012 11:38am
Children are wonderful teachers of creativity. I was reminded of this from a little boy named Tommy, a grade 2 student in California. During a presentation my dog Toby and I provided at his school, I noticed this little boy in an orange shirt sliding a piece of paper out towards me, every time I walked in the area he was seated. I made a mental note to myself to check this out. At the end of the presentation, this little boy made his way toward me and said my teacher told me to show you this as he handed...
4 Steps to Bouncing Forward ™ and Building Resilience
Published:04/21/2012 11:33am
Work-Life Harmony... Balance... Whatever you call it, is a challenge at the best of times. Resilience is one key to maintaining wellness. Resilience is often defined as the ability to bounce back after change, challenge, crisis and adversity; however, I have learned that bouncing back is simply recovering. To bounce forward is to be resilient. Here are four action tips to building resilience and bouncing forward.Review your MindsetTake a close look at your mindset. Are your thoughts and words consistent with resilience or with stress? Changing your mindset first requires a decision (e.g. to be resilient or to practice...
Want More Clients - Fire-Up Your Marketing
Published:04/20/2012 11:43pm
Are you feeling a bit squeamish about marketing? Maybe you're feeling a bit like you are pushing instead of attracting. And if you are pushing... you'll likely to have a shortage of clients. That adds up to more month then paying clients. Not a good position to be in.So here's a question only you can answer. What's the fire behind your business?Make marketing a priority?Is marketing first on your list each and every week? Not just the weeks you feel like making extra money or the weeks that you find yourself low on cash. When you're not consistent with your marketing...
Athiests, Humanists, and Christian Viewpoint on Christian Novels
Published:04/15/2012 06:40pm
To Whom It May Concern: I'd like to feature view points from Athiests and/or Humanists on Christian fiction. The Athiest or Humanist must have read Christian fiction and give honest insight into what they liked and didn't like about it. It must be free of derogatory comments and be frank. I'm also looking for Christians to write a guest post about why they write Christian fiction and how they intend to reach those who are unbelievers through Christian fiction. If I get enough guest posts, I will run them side-by-side on my blog to give interesting points of view to the...
