SubscribeNo matter what anyone says, Results are binary!
by Himanshu Jhamb, Dec 21, 2009
Murphy’s law states “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” In life and work, we plan and execute daily. In spite of our best planning, things do go wrong. It is common to notice people not willing to take responsibility. And worse still, they keep coming up with excuses for their actions repeatedly. Acknowledging that things did go wrong, taking responsibility for the incident and learning from the experience will build our integrity and enable us to move forward powerfully. more…
BLOGTASTIC!: Watch what you say outside the blog
by Rajesh Setty, Dec 21, 2009
What you do an say outside of your blog finds its way to your blog. You cannot be somebody outside of your blog and pretend to be somebody else on your blog. The world is extremely connected these days. What you say in private sideline conversations, speaking engagements or social networks will find its way to your blog. Blogging makes transparency in your life imperative. If you don’t want your blog to dictate what you do in the rest of your life, the easiest thing to do is be who you are both on and off your blog. more…
Fundamental Knowledge to prevent and fight the flu
by Vijay Peduru, Dec 22, 2009
Fundamental knowledge in any domain is important to take care of concerns in that domain. The same is true with our body. Typically, only when our body “breaks down”, we realize how valuable it is for us and our organization. With the onset of the flu season, it is in our best interest to acquire the fundamental knowledge of how our body works – especially if you have the knowledge that flu is caused by virus and there is no medicine for viruses. Ages back Thomas Edison suggested the same. Read this article and find out some basics about your body which will you in the eventuality that you contract the flu. more…
BLOGTASTIC!: Blogging can be a serious addiction
by Rajesh Setty, Dec 22, 2009
Like many things in life, blogging could become an addiction. There are several contributing factors to it – some are technological innovations that make the task simpler and some may be due to the successes we enjoy. Irrespective, remember that anything (even good things) in excess can cause a problem. Don’t let your passion change into an addiction that will cause you to neglect other areas of your life. While you can always do more with your blog, think about what other opportunities you have neglected during your quest to dominate the blogosphere. more…
The Entrepreneurial Switch
by Guy Ralfe, Dec 23, 2009
Stepping into entrepreneurship can be scary for many. That is true with several situations in life including getting married. But no amount of education can prepare you fully for the real experience. You have to face your fears – what you are apprehensive about is where your knowledge gaps are. Seek help to address them. Don’t wear blinders and limit your thinking to what this “help” should be. It can be knowledge, education, structure, network, organization, etc. Don’t stay on the sidelines and wait for things to happen. We have done it at Active Garage and so can you. more…
BLOGTASTIC!: Take a stand please…
by Rajesh Setty, Dec 23, 2009
You are writing your blog for readers’ benefit. So, think about who is reading your blog and what they are reading it for. Your blog should have a specific purpose to it, like improving leadership skills, being more productive, viewpoints on specific professional topics, etc. Taking a stand is like a “box” – you have to focus on something and exclude many other things. Many people struggle to do this on their blogs and in real life. Any which way you look at it, you will be much wiser to take a stand than not take one. more…
Are You A Partner or Opponent In The Marketplace?
by Robert Driscoll, Dec 24, 2009
The marketplace is highly competitive. Common thinking is that only the strongest survive. This may breed the thought process where we are are always in the “adversarial” mode. We think constantly about beating up our opponents and being aggressive. This may help you survive, but may not produce the most beneficial outcome for you and your customers. Changing our mindset from an opponent to a partner can help in making you a trusted advisor to your clients as you seek to create solutions that are specific to their concerns. more…
BLOGTASTIC!: Goldilocks and three blogs
by Rajesh Setty, Dec 24, 2009
Imagine your typical reader to be Goldilocks and she is presented with three blogs. What will she prefer and why? If your blog is a one trick pony and you keep repeating the same thoughts, she is not going to be your reader for long. Same is true if you keep blogging about too many different things that are not relevant to her. If you stick to a defined segment, but keep producing new thinking constantly, you would have won a loyal reader. The moral of the story is to keep your blog interesting and relevant to your readers and the people you know. more…
Author’s Journey #2 – How to target the right readers for your book
by Roger Parker, Dec 25, 2009
Identifying the intended reader for your book is one of the most important decisions during the planning stage. Not all readers are created equal and so focus on your most profitable clients. Analyze what are the characteristics that make them the A-list clients. By focusing on their problems and goals you can maximize your profit. This may not be a on time engagement and there may be potential for selling to them in the future. Being focused will help you create your book effectively and efficiently. more…
BLOGTASTIC!: Your blog’s name matters
by Rajesh Setty, Dec 25, 2009
If the name you choose for your blog is narrowly focused, it can box you in. The name may be catchy and it may gain traction in the short term, but it will decay over the long run. Consider “Disco Forever” or “Java Only”. If you already have chosen a name think about how broad or narrow it is. Changing the name costs, but sometimes it is better later than never. Your blog’s name is just one of the small details in your personal branding strategy. However, it’s an important detail. more…