Edition 320 Monday 29/02/16
Hi,as a long suffering Blues rugby fan it has been hard to
stay positive over what seems to be endless footy seasons!.More recently I
would have settled for our team at least being competitive or showing some
signs of actually caring about their results and their fans!So after another
coaching change and some uncustomary pre season form I along with 20,000 at the
garden of Eden held my breath as the dawn of what we hope to be another great
era began.There is no better way to start than by taking down last seasons champions…..long
may the form,attitude and success continue!!Go the Blues!!
Fletcher
reckons; he is primed for his first ever Round the Bays race having
checked pram tyre pressures and all chassis nuts and bolts.Now it is all up to
his 56 year old engine competing for the 30th time….you up for it
Dad??.....hope so bro…..bring it on, watch this space (RTB March 6th).
As part of the Round the Bays entry pack we also got to enter
a contest with a prize for two to travel and compete in the Melbourne
equivalent in July!!Interesting family selection process approaching!!!!
We had a cool week combining work with catching up on family
and friends proving that the two can be juggled successfully if you plan and
make allowance for it.You will never regret it.
Too often we let work dominate to the detriment of
maintaining contact with the people we know are there for us
unconditionally….there is a lot wrong with that picture so get juggling team!!
Crikey our 32 year old turned 33 last week……like a good
vintage we get better with age !!! J
Have a great week ahead making the most and getting amongst……..Cheers
Jonesey!
Harry and the Hendersons reckon the Blues could be the real
deal this season…Go Tana!!!
“You only get one chance
to make a good impression and yours might be in the hands of the receptionist!” Harvey MacKay
I rocked up to an appointment last week with a customer with
whom I have had an association for over 30 years!!!
There on reception was a lady who has been there for all of
that time and more.
We instantly recognised each other after what must have been
at least 10 years since we had last seen each other or spoken!
There was a deep and meaningful connection and plenty of
history to talk about which was cool.
The even cooler thing was this lady made sure she pointed out
to the two ‘young guns’ about to meet with me that they couldn’t be dealing
with a more helpful or efficient person as me!!!
Crikey I couldn’t have introduced myself any better if I had
prepared something for days!!!
This example proves how you can make lasting impressions with
people you meet through your actions and commitment to service quality.
Clearly this was the case in this instance and it cretaed a
favourable first impression with the guys I was meeting and also provided our
company with a powerful opening endorsement.
Never underestimate the importance of first impressions and
the integral role a receptionist plays in most if not all businesses so getting
her onside is critical to your success.
They can and often do have influence within companies and as
such provide you with a strong internal ally as you pitch for the business or
more information.
The other thing I like about this lady and the organisation
she works for is that they clearly are a good company to work for or she
wouldn’t still be there.
This also tells me that they are a company we probably will
enjoy and want to do business with.
So in this fast paced world and business environmenmt we work
in there are still examples of the power of long term business relationships
resulting in referrals for more business!
Don’t ever lose site of the importance of forming those term
relationships….good luck!
“Be
kind and friendly to the Receptionist,she has had a hard day.” Rebecca Pidgeon
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