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Monthly Archives: February, 2014

Math or Maths? Why it should be MathS!

What do you say – Math or Maths? This post was inspired when I shared a photo of a funny T-shirt (from the US) Friends commented it should be Maths … Continue reading

February 23, 2014 · 1 Comment

The #GrumpyCat example: Attract interest to your social media – the way professional radio shows do!

When you want to improve your social media engagement, I encourage you to listen to how they engage  in the highly competitive morning radio market –  for example, harnessing the … Continue reading

February 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

The re-energising power of “small talk” and that F word you shouldn’t say in business

Do you ever have those catch-ups with friends where you leave so re-energised? You’re in the middle of a busy, draining day – yet a catch-up clears your head and … Continue reading

February 21, 2014 · 1 Comment

Friday Pompous Prognostication #1 – the apostrophes times up?

Youll probably note that I should have written the apostrophe’s time’s up – but I couldnt be bothered. Its all too hard. Its not needed. People shouldnt have trouble understanding … Continue reading

February 21, 2014 · 1 Comment

What makes a pun-loving “Star Wars” dad so proud

What makes you proud of your kids? Sporting achievement? Good marks? I must confess for this pun-loving “Star Wars” dad – I love it when my boy makes up his … Continue reading

February 17, 2014 · 1 Comment

How to make change less threatening: Persuasion, simplification, and “normalisation” through animation

When change can be intimidating – animation can help messages appear more “friendly” and simple. This post was inspired by a news story I saw this weekend about Australia’s conversion … Continue reading

February 17, 2014 · 1 Comment

Do you judge too quickly – too harshly? Try to see things from another angle

Do you ever see something from ONE angle – form a hasty opinion or judgement – see things from a DIFFERENT angle – then feel guilty about your first judgement? … Continue reading

February 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

How the #Batmobile and #Batman can boost your business connecting – Pt 1.

Pow! I ‘m in the office of a CEO talking about serious business stuff – competitive pitching etc. Over his shoulder, something on his shelf catches my eye – a … Continue reading

February 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

How to create “quotable quotes” for #ThoughtLeadership (pt2) – use the sound of words

Here’s one way  can make your messages more memorable and create “quotable quotes” – use the sound of words. You can use poetic devices such as: 1. the repetition of … Continue reading

February 5, 2014 · 1 Comment

Why YOU should take a Social Media Sabbath – to recharge and get some “real” work done

If you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of  Social Media – or if Social Media gets in the way of your doing other “work” I encourage you to … Continue reading

February 4, 2014 · Leave a comment