by stevengconnelly@aol.com | Sep 23, 2017 | Personal Growth
In many way’s the world is the same as it was years ago. Some would argue the new era we live in is a much faster pace with a constant change in methods and means pertaining to work as well as in our personal lives. People still get up go to work and have leisure time in the evening, well not everyone…Time has become the new obsession, or lack there of. If you’d look at time I think we all could agree, 24 hours a day 7 day’s a week…That’s all we have…Right? So what is the difference today? Time is the same. Could it be computers? Cell phones? Social Media? Information it literately at our finger tips, anything you need to know is just a few clicks away. However with all this technology our ability to be more productive in a shorter time frame is normal…Right? You’d think we’d all agree but when looking around in public the majority of the population in on warp speed, seems like everyone is in a hurry to go no where with less time to get there…Cripes… An endless wheel of stress and confusion with little to no change in newly formed habits which have most doing the same thing over and over again and again…Sound familiar? Technology should have made our lives easier and much more productive with more free time each day. Truth is it doesn’t matter if more tools, or technology is available, how we utilize them is what does matter. Being more productive allows us to measure the amount of output we generate in a small time...
by stevengconnelly@aol.com | Sep 16, 2017 | Life
Over the years we’ve all bad things happen to us, could be a small issue or a life event. None the less Life has a unique way of happening, yet with all the issues which arise have you ever thought life is happening for you? Life can bring us to our knees at times however each time there is a message in each issue. The pain we experience can manifest into many forms-but we can make a choice to either let an event defeat us or define us. Spending time dwelling and living each day in that place can leave a person with out faith that tomorrow is going to improve. We can spend time “living” in negative emotions which does not change the situation or we can choose to think differently, it is our choice. For every life event we need to place blame on an external condition causing the pain. Before we point a finger placing blame we might want to also look at the good that came out of each challenging situation and give credit for all good and bad challenges. We all have a part of us which is part of our initial DNA, developed from an event that happened at some point in life, and has made us to the person we are today. Years ago I worked as an apprentice in the building trades, I was fortunate to learn from a seasoned professional. A friend of mine was able to do the same, however the journeyman he was working with at the time had little patience for mistakes. When you’re new to any...
by stevengconnelly@aol.com | Sep 9, 2017 | Business
If your like most business owners, lead generation can consume a large chunk of your budget. Today it seems like the world is turning at the speed of light…New methods to increase the amount of people on your list is common language in most marketing campaigns. Have you ever got an email which states for a small monthly fee you can learn how to add hundreds of new subscribers to your list each month. Or you receive an email prompting you to take a quick survey and in return you’ll get free products…When in reality they are marketing to you, learning what products suit your needs then email you deal after deal, if you act now you’ll receive free shipping! Each company has it’s own unique marketing strategy, including getting you on a list then sending you useful information in return. There’s nothing wrong with receiving information to enhance your life style. One of the challenges with some marketing can be when the information sent has no relevance in your life style and borders on spam. At that point most people either delete or ignore the info. In any business lead generation takes the drivers seat. It’s about assembling a customer base which is essential if you want to grow a business, we’ve all heard that old saying, if your not growing your dying. There is little loyalty today, information is sent to an email, read and a decision is made, some say you have less than five seconds to get someones attention before they hit the delete button…This makes marketing all the more challenging. So what can...
by stevengconnelly@aol.com | Sep 2, 2017 | Leadership
If you own a business you can’t help but agree keeping employees on track is a challenge. Although there are those who need little leadership however most need guidance when it comes down to proper customer service. Ever notice when there’s a conflict it’s the same group of people? Complaining, not agreeing with other employees, or think there idea is the only way to get it done. Yet if we look at those in question you’d see a trend. In general terms there’s two type of people we deal with in business, those who are always thinking about ”what’s in it for them” and those who seek to serve others. If we think about it in terms of percentages, say you employ 100 people then 95% of complaints would be by 5% of the work force. Being in business and dealing with people for many years now I can tell you those numbers are very close in most business today. Those who tend to always focus on…If I do that for them what do I get in return…You might want to evaluate their personality before you hire. People who look at what they get before what they can do can be a challenge to deal with as time goes on. If a situation does not work out to their advantage they will be the first at the complaint department. On the other hand a person who looks at a customer and seeks to resolve their issue, in the long run will be a better employee and serve to grow and expand your business. When hiring an employee we look...
by stevengconnelly@aol.com | Aug 26, 2017 | Mindset
Life is full of challenges, we are all at some point in our lives faced with problem which tend to come and go, however ever notice how some problems just don’t go away? Before you know it the problem is now a major issue? Sound familiar? Issues, problems and everyday challenges are a part of everyday life…But…Our problems were created by us. How large an issue is gets manifested by our internal thinking at which point the issues is presented. The longer a problem goes on unaddressed the worse the problem becomes. Although problems can show up in our lives most we create ourselves. Outside forces don’t control how we think we do, if our level of thinking is to remain the same issues will continue over and over again. A very small shift in how we think can resolve an issue. For example, can you think about a time in life when bad things happen over and over again? A decision was made…But was it the same decision as before? The car your driving is having issues and it is time to buy a different vehicle, you go to the dealership only to talked into a car your not quite sure of, you’re told it’s a very good deal, however after a couple of months you only end up with a car with more issues! At the grocery store shopping for food for the week you’re waiting in line at the deli, you have a sense there will be a long wait yet you grab a ticket and stand in line. 20 minutes later (or that’s what it...
by stevengconnelly@aol.com | Aug 18, 2017 | Relationships
Seems like relationships today have shifted a bit over the past decade or so. When I was a boy my mom and dad would spend time each day, usually at the dinner table, just talking to each other, with respect and love. No matter what the subject was the person listening always had a kind word of encouragement. Although there are many relationships which still communicate, yet there are as many that don’t communicate the way they did when first met. Think how a relationship starts, you meet that person who lights up your heart, everyday is a new surprise! We tell our friends how amazing they are and the exciting time spent together. Our partner is always on our mind, we do everything we can to make them feel special and loved…But…Over time…Could be a few months or a few years something changes we start to forget how that person made us feel. Not to mention how we tend to treat them as time drifts on. The law of familiarity takes effect. We’ve entered into a new phase in our relationships. One of decline. The spark which ignited the flame as since gone out. I met my wife in high school, we enjoyed spending time together doing the things we both enjoyed, as years went by we got married and had a family. After nearly 40 years we are still together and going strong. However as we look back on our friends from school the story is quite different. Most of our friends are divorced and re-married. Sometimes as we grow old we grow apart which causes friction...
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