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Pack Credibility with Warm Clothes when Heading for Cold Climes During a winter trip to Edmonton, I was driving in blustery conditions watching drivers cautiously manoeuvre their cars around parked vehicles. Close by, bundled-up commuters jammed into bus stop shelters ready to hop on public transportation. On a nearby snow-packed sidewalk was a man gripping a Starbuck’s cup with his bare hands. This young man – I’m guessing a professional in his 30’s – sported a white shirt and tie, pants neatly pressed, and smooth-soled shoes – and that’s it.…
“There comes a pause for human strength Will not endure to dance without cessation; And everyone must reach the point at length Of absolute prostration” Lewis Carroll To pause – to reflect. How many times have you heard or read about the power of the pause? How often do you make the time to pause in your hectic, daily life? Taking the time to pause is valuable. Pausing may help us make a tough decision, gather our thoughts before responding to a difficult question, or deciding if now is the…
You’ll find that business associates are much less forgiving about etiquette faux pas than your friends and family. Be sure you know what’s expected and follow the guidelines here: INTRODUCING YOURSELF AND SHAKING HANDS If you remember one thing about introductions, remember this: whoever has the most gold, whether it is a financial, social, or political fortune, is deemed the most honoured. Power and hierarchy determine introductions in the business world; the person who has the greatest honour takes precedence. Therefore, the person of lesser honour is always introduced to…
Branding is a process started by large corporations like Nike as part of a marketing strategy in the 1980’s. It is a concept which had them selling their customers an image and an idea. Soon, along with the pair of running shoes you were buying, you were also buying into the concept, and “just doing it.” Similarly, your Bell telephone service isn’t just about a tool, it’s about the way we are all connected. Advertising has become less about the product and more about the feeling the company wants you…
By Daisy Wright. Recently I had the privilege of speaking to approximately fifty individuals from diverse professions and countries about self-branding for career success. At the start of the presentation, the group was asked to look at logos of companies such as Nike, McDonald’s, Tim Horton’s, Volvo and Enron, and to say whatever came to mind when they saw the logos. One person mentioned “Just Do It” in reference to Nike. Another blurted out “Always Fresh” to Tim Horton’s; “Reliable and Safe” with respect to Volvo, and “Scam and Unscrupulous”…
There can be no vulnerability without risk; there can be no community without vulnerability; there can be no peace, and ultimately no life, without community. ~ M. Scott Peck CPC is proud to acknowledge the following individuals for being such an important part of this community. New Members: Atoosa Adnani Jennifer Gill Joanne Capagna Kate Dance Lotte Struwing Rose Aborhey Scott Wilkinson Tamara Beatteay Vedran Tintor Renewing Members: Aubrey Carrega Beverley Stevens Brenda Badgero Darlene Zambruski Grace Cuff Hassan Abtidon Imran Ismail Jennifer Foreman Jennifer Kloosterman Juliet Allen Karen Shane…