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What Are We Talking About?

I’m reminded of the following story after attempting to explain our new business’s value proposition to a fellow early-morning dog walker yesterday.
She offered up some excellent feedback: “It wasn’t until you [finally] put it in Malcom Gladwell terminology that it became totally clear to me.” Which means I still need to work on the pitch.
So, [...]

Posted 18 January 2010 § Fundementals § Observations § Stories ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

The Art Of Giving Thanks

“Thank you” is a powerful means of communication.

It completes a connection between offer and acceptance.
It embodies an appreciation for gifts or value bestowed.
In essence, it expresses an awareness of connection between one person and another.

And “thank you” is not just a phrase. Giving thanks can take just about any form of appreciation, from a few [...]

Posted 25 November 2009 § Observations ‡ Comments (2) ° Also tagged: ,

White Christmas Syndrome

Caution: If you haven’t seen “White Christmas,” this post contains a spoiler.

In the movie White Christmas, Betty (Rosemary Clooney) is told by the Columbia Inn’s housekeeper, Emma (Mary Wickes), about Broadway show producer Bob’s (Bing Crosby) plans to capitalize on inn owner General Waverly’s (Dean Jagger) misfortunes (lack of patrons) by broadcasting the hit show [...]

Posted 04 November 2009 § Observations § Stories ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: ,