Posts Tagged ‘Lorraine Howell’

It’s a snowy day in Seattle, the first of what is supposed to be a more stormy than usual winter.  No, this is not a weather report.  Because just about everything shuts down here when it snows, it’s a little bit of reflection, assessment, and appreciation for the many positive things that have happened in the last year, despite the continuing turmoil in the economy.  I’ve had similar conversations with colleagues for many weeks now.  We are all trying to figure out what’s next, where do we go from here, and what does business look like going forward.

Paraphrasing a line from one of my all time favorite TV shows, “Sports Night” a wonderful short-lived comedy from Aaron Sorkin, “I’m going to show up and see what happens.”   The “showing up” part means paying attention, paying attention to what my clients and prospects are saying, paying attention to trends and what the marketplace is doing, and paying attention to what spins my jets.

And “seeing what happens” means letting up on all the second guessing and worry about what the next business move should be.  Instead of pressing or pushing through difficult situations, I’ve decided to step back a bit, relax as much as I can, and watch for opportunities.  When my nose is to the grindstone, I may not see greater possibilities.

In the meantime, I think this is a great time to get back to basics, reposition, and recharge.  The fundamentals of effective communications have not changed, the means and the platforms are completely transformed, but the basics principles apply.  So through my blog, I’ll be providing on-going tips and tools for people who want to expand and strengthen their communication skills.

For now, I will simply say Thank you! Thank you to all my clients, colleagues, and fans.  I appreciate your trust and your support.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a great holiday season!