Comments on: Have You Taken Time to Think Today? http://www.strategystew.com/2009/10/05/have-you-taken-time-to-think-today/ Practical Marketing Strategies for Small Business Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:22:34 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Adrian Schleis http://www.strategystew.com/2009/10/05/have-you-taken-time-to-think-today/comment-page-1/#comment-663 Adrian Schleis Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:03:58 +0000 http://www.strategystew.com/?p=576#comment-663 I just recently had to adjust my "method of operation". I found myself just going through the motions of maintaining my online presence without creating any particular direction. I also noticed, to my dismay, that I was not taking any time to exercise. I felt I was "goofing off" if I went for a run or cycled. I decided that it was to the benefit of my business to get away from the computer and spend the time outside. Because neither cycling or running takes your full attention, it allows me to think about my business. It also seems to enhance my creativity by getting blood flow through my brain. I also carry a small notebook with me in case I get a "brain storm" while out. I just recently had to adjust my “method of operation”. I found myself just going through the motions of maintaining my online presence without creating any particular direction. I also noticed, to my dismay, that I was not taking any time to exercise. I felt I was “goofing off” if I went for a run or cycled. I decided that it was to the benefit of my business to get away from the computer and spend the time outside. Because neither cycling or running takes your full attention, it allows me to think about my business. It also seems to enhance my creativity by getting blood flow through my brain. I also carry a small notebook with me in case I get a “brain storm” while out.

]]> By: Ivana Taylor http://www.strategystew.com/2009/10/05/have-you-taken-time-to-think-today/comment-page-1/#comment-662 Ivana Taylor Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:18:29 +0000 http://www.strategystew.com/?p=576#comment-662 Amen to that on all counts John! I love that thought too - seek to understand THEN to be understood. When I look at myself, I find that seeking to understand is a process that takes time and patience. Amen to that on all counts John!

I love that thought too – seek to understand THEN to be understood. When I look at myself, I find that seeking to understand is a process that takes time and patience.

]]> By: John Barclay http://www.strategystew.com/2009/10/05/have-you-taken-time-to-think-today/comment-page-1/#comment-661 John Barclay Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:36:10 +0000 http://www.strategystew.com/?p=576#comment-661 On the photography side of my life I am always thinking about what the customer needs. My blog has changed from posting pretty pictures to posting podcasts with videos on how to post process your digital images. I now have image processing tips. All because of customer feedback and listening... I would add that we don't listen to your thoughts.... Habit #5 in Coveys landmark book... "Seek first to understand and THEN to be understood" If we add this part first and then get about the business of thinking then I think we will be MUCH more productive AND useful to the customer... We can create beautiful websites and blogs but if they are not customer focused, what is the point? On the photography side of my life I am always thinking about what the customer needs. My blog has changed from posting pretty pictures to posting podcasts with videos on how to post process your digital images. I now have image processing tips. All because of customer feedback and listening… I would add that we don’t listen to your thoughts…. Habit #5 in Coveys landmark book… “Seek first to understand and THEN to be understood” If we add this part first and then get about the business of thinking then I think we will be MUCH more productive AND useful to the customer… We can create beautiful websites and blogs but if they are not customer focused, what is the point?

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