Be more effective: Download some inspiration
"Oh no! Not Patricia Flipp!" the children would moan in unison, making a joke of her name. When they were younger, I did sometimes give in to Iron Maiden. Metallica. Rihanna. Now they're all individually plugged into their music on their phones, or busy texting away.
If I'm not settling for a moment of peace and quiet, I listen to one of my business CDs. Patricia Fripp I review often, as she's a fabulous speaking coach, one I've downloaded onto my iPhone and play via Bluetooth in the car.
Just one little sentence
Over the past two years, how many business CDs, podcasts, mp3s or books have you bought? Seminars, conferences, workshops you've attended?
It's an investment of time and money that can pay off dramatically for you - personally and business-wise.
It's that one little sentence you'll read or hear - one little idea that when applied, will make a significant impact on you.
With the summer upon us and a disquieting economic environment, it has not been so important to be at peak productivity and in the forefront as it is now.
View this as a timely reminder not to be too busy. Make time to improve your effectiveness - personally and in business.
Be on the lookout for ways to enhance how you work, how you "sell", market, deal with clients, manage your time.
Where can you go to further your development?
Libraries/bookstores
Networking functions
Blogs
iTunes
Associations - join them and use their websites
Sign up for newsletters
Conferences
Internet searches on a subject
Courses and training
