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Creating A Personal Correspondence Kit
Does this scenario sound familiar? It is Sunday afternoon, and after a long weekend I want to take the time to touch base with family and friends by sending a note or a special card. Now, I have to go on a hunting expedition for stationery, stamps, a pen, my addresses, etc. And, of course, theyâre all located in different places around the house. I know how important it is to stay in touch with people and express gratitude to them, yet it seems like such an ordeal to get st
November 6, 2007
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What Kind of Player Are You? Here is What Soccer Can Teach You About Life!
It was a beautiful Fall morning in Michigan. If youâre from the Midwest or Northeast, you know what I am talking about. There is a crispness in the air, and the leaves are beginning to change into their brilliant colors. nnI was watching my six year old sonâs soccer gameâ¦.my favorite Fall activity! My sonâs team was undefeated so far this season. In fact, the teams he has played on over the last three years have never lost a game. nnMy son was not among the players th
October 5, 2007
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Saying Thank You With Simplicity and Style
Sending a thank you note should be an easy task. Yet, when it comes to putting pen to paper, we all seem to struggle with a major case of âwriterâs blockâ from time to time â especially when we have a large stack to write! While âwriterâs blockâ may be a good excuse for not penning the next great American novel, it wonât hold any weight as a reason for not writing those all important thank-you notes!nnThank you writing can be an easy task, if you divide it up
July 29, 2007
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Using Hand-Written Notes to Build Your Business
Recently, I attended a networking event for my company. The speaker that night spoke about good networking practices. One of the practices she referred to was making sure to follow-up with everyone you meet at these events. She aptly referred to it as âpingingâ.nnThe word âpingâ takes its name from a submarine sonar search -- you send a short sound burst and listen for an echo or a âpingâ coming back. So, in networking terms, when you send out a ping, whether with
July 17, 2007