It has become very clear to me that listening is a more powerful communication tool than that of speaking (online or offline). I guess that is why we hear the expression we have “two ears and only one mouth” for a reason. Think about it. All human beings have the desire and need to “truly [...]
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Refuse to Live in a Box!
June 18th, 2010 · 1 Comment · All Posts, Ryan Sauers
Live outside the box! Let’s say it again. Live outside the box and dare to no longer be defined by the “confines of a box.” Why is it that so many people today are defined by the proverbial “box” and quite frankly seem to like to stay in the comfortable confines of a box? Think [...]
Get More Sales- Today!
May 12th, 2010 · No Comments · All Posts, Ryan Sauers
In the world of sales… and we are ALL in sales… everyone wants more sales. So, there is a simple way to accomplish this goal. But before I give you the simple ways to do it– here are 7 things to consider… in regards to getting more sales. Getting more sales is more than having [...]
Balance between New Technology and Social Etiquette?
April 9th, 2010 · 1 Comment · All Posts, Ryan Sauers
What is going on these days? It seems that every place I go— countless people are looking down towards the ground (i.e. their phones, IPODs, mobile devices etc). For example, I have seen couples who are out on “dates” and although they are sitting across from each other—they are not listening or engaged in the [...]
Tags:balance·communication·skills·social etiguette·technology
Social Media and its impact upon Reunions
March 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment · All Posts, Ryan Sauers
If you take time to look around, you will see that Social Media is being discussed and/or utilized almost every place you look. So as I was thinking about all of this the other day, I began to wonder what impact Social Media will have on high school or college reunions in the coming years. [...]
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Is it Communications… or Communication?
February 17th, 2010 · No Comments · All Posts, Ryan Sauers
I have studied the subject of communications for years. It is funny that many people us the words communications and communication interchangeably. You might ask yourself– what is the difference of a simple “s” at the end? Well there is a lot of difference. To begin with, TRUE communications occur only when what is being [...]
Social Differences in Management vs Leadership
January 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Ryan Sauers
Is there a difference between being a leader and being a manager? The answer to this question is – yes- indeed there is clearly a difference. A friend of mine once said, “you show me someone who can get a group of unpaid volunteers to work together and accomplish something great- there you will find [...]
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The Party and your Marketing Mix
January 22nd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Ryan Sauers
Here is a neat way to look at some key aspects of the Marketing Mix… thru the eyes of a party setting. So imagine that you, your friends and a famous athlete are all at a party together and in the same room. Direct Sales/Marketing takes place when you see a famous athlete at a [...]
Tags:advertising·brand recognition·direct marketing·direct sales·marketing mix·PR·Public Relations
Everyone has a BRAND!
January 19th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Ryan Sauers
Let’s face it…we use the word “Brand” all of the time. We talk of brands we like, as well as the ones we do not like. Successful organizations have established valuable brand equity and a strong brand name. I have come up with an acronym that can help you to better understand and further relate [...]
Tags:Attributes·Brand·brand equity·Distinctiveness·Reputation
