Ahhhhhh...sunshine!

 

Happy to be decompressing in Playa del Carmen at Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda after the crazy-busiest two months on record!
I'm so excited to have this time to do nothing except the five S's: sun, spa, sightsee, shop...and one more. I'll let you guess what that one is...

I Love This Book!

Prosperity in the Age of Decline
How to Lead Your Business and Preserve WealthThrough the Coming Business Cycles
by Brian and Alan Beaulieu

In the spirit of full disclosure, Brian Beaulieu is my Vistage member and I adore him but...if I didn't love this book then I simply wouldn't review it!!!  But...I did love this book, not only for the  on-target economic trend forecasting (94.7 accuracy) but for the valuable insights that will help guide your investment strategies or at the very least, make you more knowledgeable about what lies ahead and how that will affect you in business and personally. Who wouldn't want to be armed with info that will help us make better-informed decisions, be proactive in that decision making, feel confident 
that we are on top of our competitive advantage, deal with the uncertainties that lie ahead and plan intelligently? And if you read between the lines, you'll know this is a great gift for your kids or anyone you know who will be facing the future even longer term.  

NOW GO GET THIS BOOK!

Listen to the Archives

If you missed yesterday's tele-conversation with Edgar Papke - ALIGNED: HOW TO BUILD AND LEAD HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS - you can listen to the archived version.

TalkShoe - Call - Mikki & Friends Teleseminar Series

www.talkshoe.com

Another Exciting and Informative Tele-Conversation TODAY!

Don't miss the teleseminar on Wednesday, February 23rd at 12:00 noon CST. No cost, no obligation. Just CLICK HERE to register. Conversation with Mikki and Ed Primeau on Internet Marketing Talk about reinvention; as president and CEO of Primeau Productions, Inc, Ed has led his company through three major reinventions. Good thing he has four kids and some great friends because he has managed to stay stress-free throughout his life! "The key is to pay attention to what your prospects are looking for not what you believe they should have." Ed loves to work hard and play hard and in this interactive teleseminar, Ed is going to give you some huge tools that will help you take your business to extremes with Internet marketing. In this program you will learn: What Internet marketing is all about? How to develop an Internet marketing strategy Why you should use the Internet to grow your business How to use social media for business as well as pleasure For more information visit: Primeau Productions, Inc. ed@primeauproductions.com No cost, no obligation. Just CLICK HERE to register. If you miss this event or want to hear previous recorded episodes click here.

Another Exciting and Informative Tele-Conversation TOMORROW!

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For a Conversation with Mikki and AmyK Hutchens
Staying Motivated and Profitable in a Lousy Market
TOMORROW! September 29th at 12:00 Noon CST

With over 700 presentations to 20,000+ executives in 7 countries, AmyK is a quick-witted provocateur, stimulating new ideas and connections for your personal and professional profit! And while she's definitely a brain geek, she's capable of letting her hair down, whisking off her glasses and sipping on a great Chardonnay while she shares exactly how the brain comes up with creative ideas for that next incredible Eureka! A fun speaker and storyteller, (AmyK's energy could light up a city and I'm not talking Smallville) with a 100 mph personality, she helps business leaders with innovative sales and leadership strategies. AmyK believes that success happens one conversation at a time, so join us for this fun and intriguing conversation and ignite your brilliance!

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Next Mikki & Friends Teleseminar On Wednesday the 31st

Do you fumble and mumble every time you get up to give a speech? If you put your foot in your mouth whenever you have to give a presentation, then listen to the next Mikki & Friends teleseminar.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Don't miss it. It's happening on Wednesday, March 31st. Conversations with Mikki on Speak Loudly and Carry a Big Shtick™ MM&I (as in me, myself and I, get it? Mikki and Friends?) will be interviewed by my new Director of Opportunities, Sue Ryan (see profile below) on how to give a great speech. No matter who you are or what you do, you ALL need this info. Whether it's your brand differentiation, your internal customers or client prospects, your kid's bar mitzvah or your own eulogy, you'll at some time be giving a speech. And wouldn't you want it to just knock their proverbial socks off. Listen to this live interview with tips, tactics and techniques excerpted from my Speaker Schools and my coaching clients. I believe it's not about being different, it's about being unique. Everyone can copy different, no one can copy unique! NO CHARGE! Just dial 724.444.7444 and use the Call ID: 75014 followed by the # sign. Call in at 12:00 noon CST on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. That's 1:00 p.m. on the East Coast, 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time and 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Or listen on your computer. Just CLICK HERE. And if you miss it on Wednesday you can use that same link to listen to it at your convenience. Go to talkshoe.com for more info or to set up your own podcasts. It's a fabulous, free service! SEE YOU ON WEDNESDAY!

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Networking and Social Media

The next MIKKI & FRIENDS TELESEMINAR is on

NETWORKING AND SOCIAL MEDIA
on October 23, 2009 at 12:00 Noon (CST)
Register with the button on the left.

Mikki Williams, CSP on Networking

Networking is the ultimate contact sport. It's the success skill for sales people, managers, top executives, and for anyone who wishes to get ahead personally and professionally. In this era of networking through social media it is important to be cognizant of human networking as well. To be successful you must understand the value proposition of both. Relearn some simple and creative techniques to make an impact and develop mutually beneficial relationships, then apply these critical skills for fun and profit!

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Samantha Hoffman on Social Media

More and more large companies are using social media to stir up interest in their products or services, and it's working to their advantage. But for the small business it's essential. Learn about social media to decide what's right for you and your company. For the small business without a website a blog is a powerful tool to create an Internet presence and create interest. Use Twitter to promote a product or service. and to reach new customers. Log onto Facebook to connect with your customers or friends. For a small investment of your time social media can help you to reap big benefits in promoting your business.