Recently heard this on a morning radio show: “Remove all unwanted hair. You’ll look better.”
Need I say more?
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Tip of the Day: Hair Out
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Just Say No
Monday, November 23rd, 2009Now is a good time of year to go through your clothes and accessories and only keep what works. A good time to donate what doesn’t fit you. But how do you decide? Because you know you’ll want to wear that red blouse with french cuffs at some point, right? Maybe not!
Here’s my simple tip: Less is More. If any item of clothing doesn’t fit you perfectly, get rid of it. If any accessory hasn’t seen the light of day for a year or more, donate it. If the shoes you bought on sale last year are still in their box, just say no to them.
Go ahead, do it. You’ll feel good about what you keep and even better about what you donate to others. Presenting Your Best involves only putting things on you that help you walk out the door and feel great!
Business Card Shuffle
Monday, September 14th, 2009Do you notice anything in particular about business cards you get? Do you develop favorites? Are the cards smooth, dark-colored, easy to read? And in particular, are they shiny?
The shiny card is not an easy card. You can’t really write on it. It slips through your fingers. Is the giver really thinking about why he or she presents that card in the first place?
I urge you to be intentional with your business card. Think of it as part of your collateral. Many times your card is your first (and last) impression with a potential client. It’s also a way current clients can keep in touch with you. Or, they may pass on your card to others to help you get more business. So why gamble with complications?
Less is More. Make sure the card is easy to read. Too much activity in print means your card is not user-friendly. If someone wants to take notes about you and your conversation together, he can’t if your card has a glossy finish. Shiny surfaces are just hard to write on. That goes double for dark surfaces. I mean did you really have to use dark blue on your card?
Take some pride in that little card. It could bring you big returns. And that’s really the kind of shine you want.
“Just” say what you mean
Saturday, August 15th, 2009I recently have found myself saying or writing the word “just” during various conversations or e-mails. When I look at the sentence, I realize I’m using the word “just” as a filler. And actually, I might be using it because I’m giving a hidden apology or not extremely comfortable with the overall sentiment.
I am now doing my part to eradicate the word “just” from my vocabulary unless of course I truly just mean it for the sake of the word itself. I recommend you take a look at your writing and try to listen to yourself when you use the word. Are you apologizing for something? Are you unsure about what you’re writing? Are you just plain not comfortable with what you’re saying?
If your use of the word “just” falls into any of these or similar contexts, I challenge you to just take out the word “just.” Just make a statement without the word “just.” Just write an e-mail without using the word as a filler. Then feel and see how much more affirmative you sound in your delivery. Just say what you mean.
Hire With Style: How to Find Great People
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009Are you looking for a great employee? Are you trying to be a better employer? Here’s a suggestion for finding success. Job Seekers pay attention too: You’ll get first-hand information about what employers want these days.
Business expert and author of Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz wants to make life easier for people as they try to find solid prospects for their teams. He surveyed business owners to give his readers their top tips for finding great people. Check out his Top-20 List: http://budurl.com/vmlm
Thanks Mike for making Roshini Multi Media’s suggestion number two on your hot list.