Lori’s Vignette’s - Blog
Do you surround yourself with inspiring people?
Collaborating with people who are pursuing their passion has an infectious excitement. For me it is a privilege to share in their success, whether directly or directly.
Do you have an accountability partner?
The topic of Mastermind Groups has been popping up pretty regularly lately. This is probably because I’m in one and my consciousness is raised on that topic, kind of like when you buy a new car and you start seeing them everywhere. I was curious if any of you have ever been in one, or [...]
What Tribe Are You Leading?
I finally got around to reading Tribes, by Seth Godin, just before 2009 came to a close. Seth urges us to respond when we are called to lead some sort of tribe, whether in our workplace, business, community, family, hobbies, or place of worship. You can be part of and/or lead multiple tribes. Tribes involve [...]
Marketing Pet Peeves
I recently asked some of my readers and networking contacts what marketing tactics annoyed them. I thought it would be a good idea to start off the New Year with a list of what not to do, as we all put together our marketing plans for this year. Some of these concepts stretch beyond marketing and into networking behavior and networking events, but they are still good tips to keep in mind.
Fear of Loss
Have you ever worried about “backlash” from followers on twitter or subscribers to your enewsletters or blog, which would cause them to unsubscribe? I confess I recently had this irrational fear, and it was over something so ridiculous that if someone did unsubscribe then it was probably someone I didn’t have a relationship with, and there would be no real loss.