Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Are you driven by Emotion? Or Character?

Are you driven by Emotion? Or Character?

by John Maxwell

Earlier this week on Facebook and Twitter, I shared this statement from Dick Biggs:

The greatest gap in life is the one between knowing and doing.

Life would certainly be easier – and success more simple – if all it took to achieve was to KNOW the right things and DECIDE to do them, right? But I think it’s more accurate to say that a decision is just one bookend of achievement. The other is discipline. Decisions can only help us start. Discipline helps us finish.

That’s where character comes in. Emotion might drive us to make a decision. But character is what keeps us going, even when it gets hard.

In Developing the Leader Within You, I wrote about some differences between character-driven and emotion-driven people:

Character-driven people…

  1. Do right, then feel good.
  2. Are commitment driven.
  3. Make principle-based decisions.
  4. Let action control attitude.
  5. Believe it, then see it.
  6. Create momentum.
  7. Ask, “What are my responsibilities?
  8. Continue when problems arise.
  9. Are steady.
  10. Are leaders.

Emotion-driven people…

  1. Feel good, then do right.
  2. Are convenience-driven.
  3. Make popular decisions.
  4. Let attitude control action.
  5. See it, then believe it.
  6. Wait for momentum.
  7. Ask, “What are my rights?”
  8. Quit when problems arise.
  9. Are moody.
  10. Are followers.

The late Louis L’Amour is one of the best-selling authors of all time, with over 300 million copies of his popular western novels and short-story collections sold. When asked the key to his prolific writing, he responded, “Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.”

Richie words:


I am so sorry for the lacking of news and updates in the past two weeks. I was deeply engaged in job hunting and interviews, rushing for the deadlines of reports and thesis, preparing for final exam, etc. However, I was so excited when I found out this personal blog by one of my favourite author - John C. Maxwell. My god, he is so active in Facebook and Twitter!! His books, The 360° Leader and Leadership Gold are very useful, not only for character building, but also teach readers the ways to communicate and lead in business & organization.


I was impressed when I read this article. Sometimes, I think every leader goes through the period of slipping into being emotionally driven particularly in an intense atmosphere. I agree that successful leadership will begin to happen when one can harness their emotions and be character driven. This article helps me to be refocused in my own leadership role There are still lots of improvements for myself to be completely presented as a character driven decision maker. Anyway, a good lesson from John! Cheers.


Are you driven by emotion or character?


Best Regards,

Richie

Friday, April 9, 2010

THE SECRET~


I believe most of us have read this awesome book "The Secret" - the BEST selling book in the past few years. I bought & read this book 2 years ago. I still remember there was a special scene when I was looking for this book in Popular bookstore: I saw a group of monk, stepping in the bookstore, asking the people around, and said: Do you know where could we get this book - The Secret?


Oh my god. I was totally convinced that, this is a worth buying & reading book. There must be something special inside (proven from the eyes, the thirst of the monks) ... Yes, it is very inspiring, entertaining.. It stimulates your brain, makes you ponder and self-reflect. What has been mentioned inside the book could be applied in wealth, health, happiness, relationship, career .... I could say, almost everything in life. It applies to business as well, when you are facing some struggles, when you are in the middle of crossroads, etc. Law of attraction helps to tune your mindset and attitude, helps you to stay strong and optimistic.

Enjoy this video, it's entertaining, and I believe that you will find it inspiring. Cheers~




Regards,

Richie

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

推廣網店實用技巧

by 星洲日報

網店和實體店一個明顯的區別,就是實體店只要物色到一個合適及人口稠密的地點開店,你的客戶就會自動上門,而網店卻非如此。無論你花多少錢來設立一個網站,如果不做宣傳,瀏覽量可能等於零!

許多人誤解以為只要在網上開店,就會自動有人上網光顧。其實這是個大大的錯誤觀念。經營網店其中一個大挑戰,就是如何提高網站的瀏覽量。瀏覽量高了,購買的客戶自然也會增多了。比起實體店,雖然這是網店的一大缺點,但換個角度來看,實體店的光顧量是有點被動的,而網店的瀏覽量則是主動的。你可以憑著創意、努力及各種宣傳方式來提高瀏覽量,但實體店的光顧量卻非常依賴當地的人口稠密度,交通方便等外在因素。

宣傳網店有好幾個方法,有付費的,也有免付費的。

付費型:

網上廣告

在一些高瀏覽量的網站上打廣告,無疑是網站宣傳最好的管道。馬來西亞有許多論壇如http://www.jbtalks.cchttp://www.lowyat.nethttp://www.cari.com.my等,都是刊登廣告的最佳選擇。還有一些分類網站如my.88db.com、http://www.yellowpages.com.my服務好,所帶來的廣告效應也極高。選擇在哪些網站刊登廣告,是一門學問,雖然一些網站的瀏覽量高,但卻未必會帶來很高的點擊率。在做出選擇前,請多做些調查如網站會員的性別、年齡層、討論話題等,是否符合你的網店顧客目標。

搜索引擎優化(SEO)

搜索引擎優化指的是如何獲得搜索引擎收錄並在搜索結果中排名靠前。要如何提高搜索結果的排名,須針對各種搜索引擎的搜索特點,而改善網站的設計及關鍵字。搜索引擎的特點經常改變,所以你必須無時無刻都更新你的知識。當然你也可以付錢聘請這方面的人才幫你提高你搜索排名,收費通常都是依關鍵字而定。http://www.pichalee.nethttp://www.malaysiaseo.com是這方面的專才,你可以嘗試這方面的服務,肯定會對你的網站帶來一定的瀏覽量。

免收費型:

友情鏈接

友情鏈接是指網站雙方站長約定,雙方同時在自己的網站加上對方網站的鏈接。通過點擊錨文本,即可到達對方網站。由於這種鏈接是雙方同時約定的,所以就叫“友情”鏈接。友情網址鏈接雖未必能帶來成千上萬的點擊率,但它會讓搜索引擎更頻密地收錄你的網頁。

增強交互性

給網站內容設置RSS訂閱、網站收藏夾、論壇交流、內容評論、內容投票、部落格分享等,都能吸引用戶逗留而提高網站瀏覽量。你也可以定時發送簡訊電郵(Newsletter)給你的會員以通知他們有關新貨上架等最新資訊。

借助交友網站的力量交友網站如Facebook、Friendster等利用朋友與朋友之間的關係來提高人際網絡。同樣的方式應用在生意上,就可以借助朋友的力量來提昇自己網站的知名度。現在幾乎每個企業都會建設自己的Facebook頁面。先從自己的朋友或客戶開始,然後再由朋友推介給更多朋友,這樣一直延續下去。

口耳相傳(口碑)

網站如果想要長期經營下去,就必須認真的建立網站的口碑。利用口耳相傳的方式,雖然不能在短期內帶來效應,但長期來說,肯定會提高網站的知名度。你可以在網站上讓購買過你的產品的顧客留言,分享他們在你的網站網購的喜悅。網店是一個看似虛擬的購物方式,如果有了一些顧客所張貼的好口碑,可以讓那些第一次在你的網站購物的客戶更加有信心。

以上只是其中一些可以幫助推廣網站的宣傳手法,你可以用自己的創意,想出任何有可能提昇網站瀏覽量的方法。在網絡世界,奇跡天天在發生,只要肯用點心思,肯定可以在網絡生意裡創出奇跡!



It might be helpful for those who wants to kick start in online business. Cheers.

Regards,

Richie

Sunday, April 4, 2010

神父、牧師和長老


小故事分享 - 神父、牧師和長老

基督信仰有不同的管理制度和稱呼,天主教的神父不結婚,基督教的牧師可以結婚、生養小孩,猶太教裡則有長老,長老可以兼職做其他事。雖然身份不同,但是這三種人同樣理應追求「神貧」,不能貪圖財富。

有一天,神父、牧師和長老三人聚在一起,批評這個社會太講求物質,忘卻精神生活的追求,他們認為自己應該以身作則。

牧師說:「我每個禮拜清點奉獻箱的錢以後,拿四分之一作家用,其他四分之三用在教會辦活動。」

神父說:「你這樣不夠神貧。我每個禮拜收到錢,就到後院往地上一丟,凡是『in god we trust』那一面朝上的,我就拿,反過來的,就給教會用。」美國硬幣上,有一面刻著「in god we trust」字樣。換句話說,神父領的大約是捐獻的一半。

猶太教長老則說:「你們都不夠神貧。我收到錢後,往天上一丟,上帝需要多少錢祂會拿去,只有掉回地上祂不要的,我才拿。」

這幽默故事雖然有點損人,但是卻語重心長。故事裡的涵義提醒人們,千萬不要「嘴上講是一回事,做又是另一回事」。在這個故事裡,真正生活負擔最重、有家庭的牧師,錢財拿得最少──他只拿了四分之一,單身的神父拿一半,反而是可以兼差的猶太教長老,把全部的奉獻金都拿走了。

這類故事藉著幽默感凸顯事件的荒謬性,讓人很容易接受其中所要傳達的道理。


Richie words:

做人做生意都是一样,最忌讳 [ 讲一套、做一套 ]。记得以前,我常常抱有讲一套做一套的坏习惯。对朋友、对家人,我常会讲了但是又没做到,要不然就是讲A做B。因为我的不守信用,而把许多麻烦带给人家。

有一次,记得我答应了老爸一件事情没有做到,结果,他狠狠地把我训了一顿!直到现在,他的教诲我都不曾忘记。他说:

每个人都犹如一个品牌。要是你做人不守信用,讲一套做一套,那么人家便会因为你这样一次不好的纪录,永远把你标上个“不守信用”的标签!你们这一代的年轻人,就是缺乏信用、纪律,常常很喜欢Over Promise!你们凡是都找一大堆理由、借口,让自己的过失合理化。以后你们出到社会,在一个竞争那么激烈的环境之下,你可能会因为一个过失而被解雇。老板绝对不会因为你的理由、借口而给你机会,因为人才到处都是!

哇,当头棒喝!

我爷爷以前是经商的,他是个非常有纪律、守时兼守信用的好商人。难怪老爸也秉承了这些优良的态度及观念。

自从那次,我渐渐地注意及控制自己的这个坏习惯,希望可以彻底的根除。尤其是以后在商业上、管理上,希望可以做到如华人之光李嘉诚先生所秉持的 [ 说到做到 守信用 ]。这样一来,企业才可以建立良好的信誉及品牌。广东话俗称的“金漆招牌“,就是这样来地。


千万不要讲一套做一套

You will fail your business if you failed you promise


Regards,

Richie