Envisioning Possibilities – Reputation
Promises
“ The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep.” Robert Frost
My biggest tip is to keep your promises. Do what you say you are going to do. We make a promise to our clients, associates, and friends when we say we are going to “do” something.
As a volunteer, especially in the business world, your actions are scrutinized by potential clients. They observe whether you complete your tasks on time, the quality of your work, and your level of commitment. This underscores the importance of maintaining a good reputation.
Building a good reputation takes time but can be lost in a heartbeat. Be proactive, stay authentic, and prioritize your business’s reputation for long-term success!
Dinner Conversation
Who speaks first at a dinner? You do! The best way to start a conversation with your table mate is for you to ask questions. But before you sit down, there may be a standing for pre-dinner drinks and conversation. Any question, almost, will do. For starters for that...
Courage
Courage “Happiness is not found in things you possess, but in what you have the courage to release.” Nathaniel Hawthorne What needs to be released, the piano, the sewing machine or the fish from your latest ocean adventure. Or is it the courage to release your...
It wasn’t my fault!
It wasn’t my fault! It wasn’t my fault the computer network went down. It wasn’t my fault that I started the post after 8:00 pm and had to be up at 5:00 am the next day. It wasn’t my fault….it wasn’t my fault. I’ve had to learn that everything is my...
How to be remembered
How to be remembered You’ve been invited to a professional dinner with other professionals. What do you talk about? What, who, where, when or how is the conversation going to center around? You have a million questions but you are stuck on “What am I going to say?”...
I fell off the wagon
I fell off the wagon. What happened? A combination of things happened, the first day I forgot, got too busy the next, was interrupted by more important work and on and on. Yes, I know that one day at a time works. It is part of the 12 step programs but this is a...
Please Pass the Potatoes
Please pass the potatoes! As you might guess, business etiquette is one of my favorite topics. It might make or break an opportunity lurking in the mind of a guest. That opportunity may be the person sitting next to you at a picnic table in the home of a mutual...
I agree with you, that if we don’t do what we have said we will, that will get noticed. It’s important to under promise and over deliver, as they say.