Ni hao ! (Hello in Chinese),
I have just started learning Mandarin Chinese (through a course at a local community college) and am enjoying the feeling of stretching my mind !
I am also very aware of the saying, "You get out of it what you put into it!". The last language I learned was Latin back in high school and, as you can imagine, there hasn't been much use for it in conversations. Chinese characters are also an interesting challenge. They are so different from English characters or words that it is almost like learning a secret language of pictographs (almost like that ... but different).
What have you done recently to stretch your mind? Tell me about it in the comments !
Write On !
Dave Wheeler
NoteWordy.com
Friday, September 30, 2005
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Holiday Card Time is here ....
We are planning holiday (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanza) cards at our company, as I'm sure many other people are as well, and it won't be long before NoteWordy.com comes out with a limited-edition notecard for the holidays (stay tuned to this blog and the web site for more info).
On a semi-related note, the link below shows that even lawyers are catching the "holiday" spirit !
http://www.legalmarketingblog.com/marketing-tips-233-donat-wait-any-longer-to-plan-for-holiday-cards-.html
Also some good points about how to deal with holiday cards !
On a semi-related note, the link below shows that even lawyers are catching the "holiday" spirit !
http://www.legalmarketingblog.com/marketing-tips-233-donat-wait-any-longer-to-plan-for-holiday-cards-.html
Also some good points about how to deal with holiday cards !
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
BIG MOO .... is growing !
I just read on Seth Godin's blog about a new web site built around the BIG MOO .... called remarkabalize*
Check it out ... http://67.129.221.33/Custom/custom.asp?cmid=4110&id=839
Moo On!
Check it out ... http://67.129.221.33/Custom/custom.asp?cmid=4110&id=839
Moo On!
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Vision => Emotional Resonance
How often have you worked for a company and their vision was as bland as dry, white toast?
From my years as a mechanical engineer, I learned that resonance is created when certain things happen. First there is a source of the vibration [the vision in our analogy here]. Second, the vibration must be transmitted in some form to the subject [the individuals in the organization]. Finally, there must be a "natural frequency" within the subject such that it responds to the vibration and begins to vibrate at the same frequency. To cross over from our analogy to business, this means that people must be receptive and have values and personal goals that support (and hopefully reinforces) the vision.
Natural Frequency = The Individual's Values
Back to the analogy... Vibration can also grow. In certain cases, the subject receiving the vibration adds to the vibration and the amplitude (or energy) of the vibration increases! It gains power. In an organization, this is seen when the individual increases their motivation and accomplishes more, which motivates others to support the vision, which accomplishes more, which motivates others .... I think you see how this can grow !
A good vision ignites emotions and passion for the mission ahead. A dry, boring vision is simply noise!
What is your vision? Share it with someone and see if it resonates !
Write On!
"We will sell widgets to the tall, short and sideways markets and [insert
motherhood and apple pie statement here]."
Sample motherhood and apple pie statements:
"be a world leader"
"provide top quality"
"be the preferred supplier"
A vision must resonate with the organization and, more importantly, with every person within the organization if it going to be truly effective.
From my years as a mechanical engineer, I learned that resonance is created when certain things happen. First there is a source of the vibration [the vision in our analogy here]. Second, the vibration must be transmitted in some form to the subject [the individuals in the organization]. Finally, there must be a "natural frequency" within the subject such that it responds to the vibration and begins to vibrate at the same frequency. To cross over from our analogy to business, this means that people must be receptive and have values and personal goals that support (and hopefully reinforces) the vision.
Natural Frequency = The Individual's Values
Back to the analogy... Vibration can also grow. In certain cases, the subject receiving the vibration adds to the vibration and the amplitude (or energy) of the vibration increases! It gains power. In an organization, this is seen when the individual increases their motivation and accomplishes more, which motivates others to support the vision, which accomplishes more, which motivates others .... I think you see how this can grow !
A good vision ignites emotions and passion for the mission ahead. A dry, boring vision is simply noise!
What is your vision? Share it with someone and see if it resonates !
Write On!
Good white paper on Blogs....
James Torio has his thesis on blogs posted at:
http://www.everyhuman.com/pages/2005/08/thesis.php
Check it out !
DW
http://www.everyhuman.com/pages/2005/08/thesis.php
Check it out !
DW
