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Thankful Thursday – Colin Carnell

Colin CarnellOn this Thankful Thursday I am thankful for my grandson, Colin Carnell. It is his 15th birthday. Colin is an intelligent, enthusiastic, out-going, positive, handsome young man who makes you happy to be around him. He likes soccer, his Navy ROTC Unit at West Ashley High School and Girls, but probably in a different order. When I announced that I wanted to change the world by having everyone change his or her language on June first, Say Something Nice Day, he spontaneously volunteered, “I’ll help you, granddaddy.” Just imagine what would happen if we could get all young people texting something nice. Because of his reaction and support, I am launching the campaign to Change the World by Changing Our Language Campaign on his birthday. Colin is dedicated to his cell phone and all kinds of electronic games and Legos. Of course, his sister, Christina, stays on his case all the time. He swims like a fish and loves going out to Edisto with his Baldwin grandparents. On this Thankful Thursday and on every day, I am very thankful for, Colin.

            Thankful Thursday is a day set aside to recognize the importance of someone special to your life and to say thank you. Let her or him know of your gratitude. Develop an attitude of gratitude. Say Something Nice; Be a Lifter. You will be glad that you did.

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168 Ways To Communicate Better Now – 39 – 40 – 41

39. Be positive.

Be enthusiastic.

Don’t straddle the fence.

Don’t quibble.

Be certain of your position.  

40. Be prepared.

Do your homework.

Be on time.

Be physically fit. 

 41. Be real.

Have the real you show up.

Plant your feet solidly on the ground.

Don’t theorize.

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Polish Your Image

            In economic down times such as these you need every edge you can get to position yourself as the right person for the right job at the right time. When times are tough, it is time to return to the basics, to the tried and true. People want to feel comfortable with you. In times such as these employers are less willing to take a chance. Manage your image. Everything counts. Remember that you are always on stage. Someone is always watching. You are always communicating. Make certain that you communicate the message that you intend to send. If it is possible to misunderstand what you say or do, someone will.

Be well groomed – hair, fingernails, shoes, crisp appearance.

Be polite. Put the other person at ease.

Be attentive. Maintain eye contact with the other person.

Listen actively. Do not fake it. Listening is key.

Scrub your language. Use absolutely no profanity.

Adjust your attitude. Be positive and enthusiastic – not cocky.

Be early. If you are late, you are dead.

Be prepared to answer and ask questions.

Be honest and tactful.

Under no circumstances criticize your previous employer.

Practice your handshake. It should be firm, but no death grip.

Send a thank you note after an interview.

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Polish Your Image

            In economic down times such as these you need every edge you can get to position yourself as the right person for the right job at the right time. When times are tough, it is time to return to the basics, to the tried and true. People want to feel comfortable with you. In times such as these employers are less willing to take a chance. Manage your image. Everything counts. Remember that you are always on stage. Someone is always watching. You are always communicating. Make certain that you communicate the message that you intend to send. If it is possible to misunderstand what you say or do, someone will.

Be well groomed – hair, fingernails, shoes, crisp appearance.

Be polite. Put the other person at ease.

Be attentive. Maintain eye contact with the other person.

Listen actively. Do not fake it. Listening is key.

Scrub your language. Use absolutely no profanity.

Adjust your attitude. Be positive and enthusiastic – not cocky.

Be early. If you are late, you are dead.

Be prepared to answer and ask questions.

Be honest and tactful.

Under no circumstances criticize your previous employer.

Practice your handshake. It should be firm, but no death grip.

Send a thank you note after an interview.

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