August 2010
Strategies for Success Newsletter August 2010 Issue 56
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Published by Emily Huling Selling Strategies
www.sellingstrategies.com
Copyright 2010 Emily Huling. All rights reserved.
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In this August 2010 issue:
Thoughts from the office
Did you know?
Thoughts from the road
On the road in 2010
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1. Thoughts from the office
Impression Management
Nelson Mandela fascinates me. 27 years of imprisonment could not deter him in leading South Africa to its first democratic elections and becoming president. His autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom, written in 1995 is a daunting read – 656 pages – that I have not tackled. Thank goodness for a new book by Richard Stengel Mandela’s Way: Fifteen Lessons on Life, Love, and Courage that distills Mandela’s wisdom and practices to inspire and teach everyday readers. The author spent two years with Nelson Mandela working with him on his autobiography. Here are some observations Richard Stengel shares in the chapter “Look the Part.”
Mandela greets people. He is not greeted by them.
Mandela stands tall. In prison, he always carried himself upright and proud. His posture reflected his literal and figurative intentions.
Mandela’s smile conveys warmth, wisdom, power and generosity. He knows bitterness and anger serve no purpose.
Mandela only wears clothing that is appropriate, well-fitted, and precisely ironed.
Mandela avoids playing favorites. He is a man of the people. He spends time equally with and roots for all teams.
Mandela thanks the support teams not just the front people.
Mandela always knew that images endure. Their power to help or hurt is indelible.
What’s one thing you can apply in your work from these seven simple lessons?
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Did you know…?
Yellow Mustard Eases Leg Cramps
Since I received several notes regarding the effectiveness of Milk of Magnesia as a deodorant and anti-perspirant for those allergic to aluminum-based products, I thought I’d pass along another People’s Pharmacy tip. This one works for me.
I still haven’t figured out why they occur, but frequently I get nighttime leg cramps. I try not to wake John as I stumble out of bed to painfully walk them off. Luckily, listening to Joe and Teri Graedon’s early Saturday morning broadcast, I heard a remedy that others swear by – eat a teaspoon of yellow mustard when the cramps occur and miraculously within minutes they disappear.
Joe said that although there is no scientific evidence it’s thought that the turmeric, which gives mustard its yellow color, combined with the vinegar in the product may be responsible for the beneficial effect.
If you have this problem, I hope this works for you!
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The Energizer Minute
This month tune in to hear Linking Live. Go to the www.sellingstrategies.com home page and click on the Energizer Minute.
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3. Thoughts from the road
An idea to bring world peace
It’s a beautiful day on the ocean as we journey across the Atlantic heading from Florida to Portugal. I’m sitting by the window in the Celebrity Equinox Oceanview Café watching late-lunch diners fill their plates with culinary treats from around the world. Selections include Indian curries, Japanese stir fry, sizzling Mexican fajitas, beautiful French breads and pastries, Italian pasta and pizza, and traditional American grill favorites. I’ve found that most people choose food from their own part of the world with one exception. It’s the treat that collapses cultural divides and brings joy to all who indulge. It’s ice cream!
People of all ages, cultures, shapes and sizes have sheer delight on their faces with their first bite of that cool treat. I bet we’d have world peace if we just had a global ice cream social.
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Don’t hesitate to smile and acknowledge someone. EH
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On the road
Business travel is taking me to these places. Please give me a call if you’d like to connect when I’m in your area.
AAMGA University West, Scottsdale, AZ August 20, 2010
Agency Management CIC, Grand Rapids, MI September 16, 2010
Agency Management CIC, Virginia Beach, VA September 23, 2010
Consulting and workshops in northern New Jersey – private client – September 27-30, 2010
Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas, Agents’ Conference, Little Rock, AR October 5, 2010
Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois, Annual Convention, Springfield, IL October 7, 2010
NAPSLO Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA October 11-13, 2010
Speaking engagement in Appleton, Wisconsin, private client – October 20, 2010
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