| March,
2010 Spring
Forward Greetings
and welcome to the March edition. I know the heading above is corny, but even
after all these years, I still love it. Of course, it's part of how my parents
taught me to remember the time changes: Spring forward, Fall back. It's also an
encouragement to me as I exit from the winter season. For
me, Spring is a time to clean house in more ways than one. Yes, I always do a
serious cleaning and airing out; I go through the basement and give/throw away
things I no longer need or use. But it's also a time for mental cleaning and recharging
in preparation for renewed activity. This week I've been doing my mental work
while enjoying the new warmer weather. Monday I'm cleaning the office from top
to bottom. I
know it's going to look worse before it gets better, but I have a plan to minimize
that. Sunday afternoon, I'm going to do all of my prep work and make a list of
the tasks I need to complete. Then, Monday morning I'm digging into the list and
I'm not stopping until it's done. I make a game of it by trying to finish before
dinner. This leaves me the evening as a buffer zone so that, no matter what, I'll
be done before the day is out. This
year the timing is excellent. Both The Learning Dock and David Nordschow Amplification
are coming into high activity periods, so I'll need the extra energy and renewed
focus. In addition, I've been spending a significant amount of time learning about
the new world micro-marketing and social network marketing. Even
if you are the most organized person on the planet - for which I truly salute
you - it's an excellent process to really clean your work environment. Wash the
walls down; vacuum the ceiling, take all the books off the shelves and dust thoroughly.
Open all the windows while you do it. This
is what I do, and I also have to deal with a fair amount of clutter that tends
to grow mysteriously in odd places. And when I'm done, I feel as clean as the
room, and I'm ready to spring forward into a season of action. I hope the same
will be true for you.
The Learning Dock, LLC,
wins Telly Award
Once again congratulations are in order for The Learning Dock, LLC, publishers
of Roy Vogt's Teach Me Bass Guitar, The company has added a Telly Award to their
recently won Aegis Award. CEO
and Executive Producer David Crossman, instructor Roy Vogt, and Producer Jason
Crossman, won the award for excellence in video production, recognizing the course's
innovative use of technology to enhance education.
Please join me in congratulating The TLD team on another well deserved award.
Mentoring Matters One
of the most important aspects of servant-leadership is the nurturing of others.
Mentoring and attendant monitoring is essential to employee growth. I was reminded
of this one Sunday afternoon, thanks to a Twitter conversation. Read
more...
Resource:
Your Garden Ask
anyone who gardens and they'll tell you: Digging in the dirt is good for you.
It restores you, calms you, and puts you in touch with your senses in a way that
is difficult to match. Once the garden is planted, there are many tasks that can
be accomplished in a very short amount of time, often in less then ten minutes.
That makes gardening a perfect break in your hectic day. Read
more...
Quick
Tip: Keep Up with Technology We've
all heard about old dogs and new tricks. In today's business world, old dogs like
me must either keep up with technology or be pushed to the side of the road by
up and coming pups who not only understand it, but are thriving in the new environment.
Read more...
You've Got
Questions Q:
I want to start my own business, but I have to keep my job to pay the bills.
How can I do both? A:
That's really depends
on what your work schedule is - let's assume 9-5, M-F, for a moment - and what
sort of business you want to build. A general rule of thumb, however is the saying
my friend Jim Griner told me: Work
your job from nine till five. Then work your business from five till nine. Whatever
your schedule, figure out how you can block out a few hours every day, and some
on the weekends - but not all. Do not work all the time, or you'll quickly
burn out. I know; it happened to me. Make sure you take personal time as well,
and that you stay healthy by staying fit and getting enough sleep. Even
if you take small steps, you're still moving forward. Don't let a perceived lack
of time keep you from reaching for your dreams.
Thought
for the Day Strive
not to be a success, but rather to be of value.
Albert Einstein
End of Servant-Leadership
Solutions V2010, #3, a publication of:
Lane Baldwin Servant-Leadership Solutions
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