"There is a clear Obama-mania underway and there are two aspects to this that we must address head-on."
Think Strategy -- Create Your Headlines
Headlines are important. Nothing more than an assembled string of words used as attention getting statements. No matter the profession, it is necessary for you to create headlines. In your emails, power points, sales calls or seminars, you will find that better headlines will often equal better bottom lines. The ask, whatever it is, will be more compelling and garner more results.
Man Up!
One of the most frustrating things to deal with as a Black man is listening to Black women talk about what a "real man" is supposed to be or do. Typically, when those discussions come up, they begin with "If you were a REAL man..." and are in reference to things that the women want from the men, based purely on desire, not on anything real. And, those discussions are never based on anything that comes from men or discussions with men.
In fact, a group of us jokingly search for the "Book of Real Man" that these women must have read.
Think Strategy -- Tumbleweeds
The persona of tumbleweed. Tossed about for a season...appearing to be without direction...desiccate. No apparent cause. The effect, a series of unintended consequences and it still ain't over. Progress...sometimes not so obvious. Dust clears...a worthy adversary to failure...to mediocrity...stands. The story of our careers. Right?
Think Strategy -- Who's Your Caddy?
It's apparent you didn't see that sand trap. In golf, the Caddy does more than carry the player's bag. The Caddy is knowledgeable of the game's rules down to the number of clubs allowed in the players bag. They know how to play. All Caddies are rated, many are trusted, and several enjoy compensation that many have only imagined. With a Caddy "not knowing" is rare. Hit a sand trap... it's most likely the player's fault.
Think Strategy -- Clarity
As Jack Canfield says in his book The Success Principles, "Clarity equals power and more clarity equals more power." The results diagram should bring about much more clarity. One thing I failed to mention is that if you prefer to add or modify a few of the steps – do so. Just make sure you are consistent in using your diagram for a minimum of three months or one business quarter before making any drastic changes. Ok – about this clarity.
iZania and The African American Voice -- Making a Difference
The objective of The African American Voice and its panelists is to provide the research industry with the highest quality opinions possible. Together we will provide a voice to a largely underrepresented group of Americans.
Become a member of our African American Panel, shape consumer research with your opinions and get compensated for it.
Think Strategy -- Standard Operating Procedure
You are one stupid SOP! Not already. Tell me he's not starting the year off with a potty mouth. SOP (standard operating procedure). Say you're sorry. Last week's MM looked at manufacturing and we decided...okay, maybe I decided... that this was a critical year. Unfortunately someone is going to lose stride early on in this 252 day race. 252? The number of productivity days in 2008 – with thirteen or so already gone. Count 'em!
