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Anxious About Your Public Relations?
Shooting from the hip always creates anxiety.
Especially when managers order a communications tactic here, another there, but fail to base them on a realistic public relations goal and strategy. One that could increase the chances they’ll...
Creating A True Collaborative Environment By Honoring Your People
Creating A True Collaborative Environment By Honoring Your People by Carole Nicolaides © 2001 http://www.progressiveleadership.com We all know the benefits of creating a collaborative teamwork environment. Where we often fall though is in creating...
PR: The Thrill of a Good Idea
The notion that a business, non-profit or association manager can actually hold a big key to success in his or her own hands IS a thrilling idea!
And it becomes more thrilling as the manager actually alters individual perceptions leading to...
PR: Your 500 Pound Gorilla
What else, for goodness sake, could you as a business, non-profit or association manager, call a heavy-duty helper who does something REALLY positive about the behaviors of those outside audiences of yours that most affect your organization?
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PRONTO North America Users Conference to Feature Keynote Address: Peggy Smedley
Peggy Smedley is the editor of Start Magazine and will be addressing the first annual PRONTO North America Users Conference on Thursday, May 5th. Smedley was recently profiled in the Wall Street Journal and authored Mending Manufacturing, How...
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How to Create a Great Mentoring Relationship
Everyone who is passionate about being a business owner or moving up needs and wants a mentor. Maybe there is someone you know or you just know of who can help you to take your life to the next level. How can you get that person to happily share their wisdom with you to help you get on the right path? How can you rise above the rest so that person wants to give you extra help?
I've been a mentor to certain people for years, but never more intensively than in the last four years as a marketing trainer and coach and now as a published author of my book, "Testosterone-Free Marketing." This article will help you to know how to approach a mentor in a way that will make that person more positively pre-disposed to helping you succeed. Read these tips and go find your mentor.
• Take an interest in the person as a human being. I have an Internet mentor who makes millions of dollars a year. After I ask a question I always ask him about what’s going on in his life, share a joke or tell him something funny that’s happened to me. For example yesterday I wrote him and after asking a question I typed, “Tomorrow I’m speaking in a seminar, so right now I’m sitting in my hotel room catching up on emails with hair dye on top of my head.” He wrote back that he laughed so hard he almost fell off his chair. You don’t have to tell your whole life story, but make yourself real and make it light and fun.
• Don’t say, “I’d like to pick your brain.” My brain “done been picked dry” and I start feeling bored when I hear those words. I know the time I spend with that person will be an interrogation. Instead say something like, “I would genuinely value your opinion.” It’s gentler and I get the sense that it will be a more pleasant conversation rather than an interrogation with harsh lights shining down.
• Don’t try to monopolize a lot of your mentors time at first. Connect in a way that’s quick and easy. Don’t invite them to a dinner that will be a two hour time commitment. If you’re at a seminar they probably have meetings scheduled. If it’s at home, they probably want some “down-time.” Offer to drive them to the airport or share a cab. Ask what they like in their coffee or tea and get 15 quality minutes. That may be all you need.
• Be clear about what you’re doing and what you need. There is so much “mucky thinking” in the world. I’m amazed people feel they have to write five pages to express one idea.
That means you don’t really know what you’re talking about. Develop a clear "elevator speech" and mission statement. Think about one or two specific questions you need answered and consider your words and how to ask those questions clearly.
• Listen, listen, listen to what they say. Don’t think about all the reasons why you can’t. That’s part of the reason why you’re not there yet. Say, “I’m dealing with yada, yada, yada – how would you suggest overcoming those obstacles?"
• Don’t say, “I’m looking for a mentor.” It’s easy to deflect a statement like this and not make a commitment with a smile. Instead say, “Would it be okay with you if we connected by email or on the phone once in awhile to get your opinion.” It would be hard to say “no” to a simple request like that.
• Thank the person for their time. Tell them what you’re going to do and then when you take action, be sure to let them know what you’re doing. Always, always, always tell them when you take an action step.
• Reciprocate once in awhile. If you see a great article you think they would enjoy – send it with a quick note. If you have a trade or a skill and can offer to help them out in some way – offer it. Don’t say, “How can I help you?” Then they have to figure it out. Say, “I’m really very good at _____. If you ever need _____ give me a call, I’ll be more than happy to help out any way I can.” Even if they never take you up on it, they will appreciate that you offered.
• Learn to make the link between cause and effect. Don’t put your mentor in a position where he/she has to figure it all out for you. You’re not a baby. A mentor is not supposed to take you by the hand every step of the way. They point you in the right direction and you take it from there. Look in the dictionary under “mentor.” It’s all about giving you some guidance as you’re on your way. Your job is to make the link between what you are told and how you apply it to your life. A coach is someone you pay for to take you by the hand and hold you accountable.
With over two decades successful experience in sales, advertising, public relations, market research and strategic planning, Denise Michaels has worked with top authors and seminar leaders. Author of the innovative book, “Testosterone-Free Marketing” you can discover more about Denise online at http://www.MarketingForHer.com Or, email her at: smartprotege@msn.com
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O'Dwyer's Public Relations News - odwyerpr.com |
Features breaking news about the public relations industry, a database of PR firms, listing of PR service firms, client search tool and job postings. |
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E-letter. The latest news on public relations delivered FREE right to your inbox. ... Share ideas with your peers in PR News' just-launched Forum ... |
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Linux PR: |
Comprehensive Press Release and Public Relations resource for the Linux community. |
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Escape to Puerto Rico - Your Internet Guide to Puerto Rico |
Internet guide to everything Puerto Rico. Offers lots of photos, accommodations and travel information from around the Island. |
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