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What is Servant Leadership and Why is it Valuable?

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Added by Eric Standlee on July 16, 2009 at 9:00pm — 6 Comments

XEROX IS DOING SOMETHING COOL

If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com, you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq . You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services. How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! It is FREE and it only takes a minute. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these? Whether you are f… Continue

Added by Eric S. Griesel on November 17, 2009 at 5:06pm — 5 Comments

MANY COMPANIES HAVE SUFFERED THIS YEAR AND MANY MORE WILL NOT BE HERE NEXT YEAR...UNLESS...

This is the usual time for companies to whom you have been soliciting all year, and haven't closed, complete their budgets for the following year. This year, for many businesses, it was extremely difficult to get to here. Some companies didn't, and we empathize with them, and wish we could do something to help. But many businesses may still be on the cusp of not being here on January 1, 2010. So, as a 'treat' from White Mountain Marketing Associates, let me offer my best advice for those ventur… Continue

Added by Randall W. Montalbano on October 30, 2009 at 10:56am — 1 Comment

FACE TO FACE WITH YOURSELF

FACE TO FACE WITH YOURSELF Randall W. Montalbano Senior Advisor White Mountain Marketing Associates llc Houston (The REAL), Texas Day in and day out, the only person you have to face is you. The toughest critic of how you live your life, or spend your time, is YOU. I’ll prove it. Please read on… I am going to ask everyone who reads this to do something they may have never in their lives done before, and after doing it once may never do it again. Although, still a “hopeles… Continue

Added by Randall W. Montalbano on November 4, 2009 at 2:19pm — 2 Comments

“OH YES, MARY POPPINS. WE CAN LEARN A LOT FROM YOU” (Mary Poppins: Art imitating life? Come on…..)

“OH YES, MARY POPPINS. WE CAN LEARN A LOT FROM YOU” (Mary Poppins: Art imitating life? Come on…..) Randall W. Montalbano Senior Advisor White Mountain Marketing Associates llc Houston (The REAL), Texas Supporting the “Arts” in Houston has been one of the joys of living in the 4th largest city in the U.S.. People from all over the country come to our wonderful city to watch a play, listen to our amazing orchestra or to see our Award Winning operas or plays, or relax at The Cynthi… Continue

Added by Randall W. Montalbano on November 4, 2009 at 7:50pm — 8 Comments

Looking for Houston Area Small Businesses and Professionals who specifically assist SBO'S for my column on www.examiner.com

Many of you know that I’m the Houston Small Business columnist for the internationally syndicated www.examiner.com Since I’m ramping-up the frequency of adding new articles, I need your assistance. I want to interview Houston area small business* owners and professionals who specialize in assisting them. (*Seasoned entrepreneur - in business least one year; new ventures - must be in business minimum of 6 months.) • Interview length:10 – 20 minutes. • Prep… Continue

Added by Lea-Ann Gee on November 23, 2009 at 9:58am — 3 Comments

An Hour a Day with the Big Three Social Networks

I often hear many individuals state they don’t have enough time in a day for social media. Well, I know we can all squeeze in an hour of social media work somewhere, but the key is to do it efficiently to accomplish doing it effectively. Just like eating an elephant, take one bite at a time. Never try to do too much at one time. And, try to make all your social media activity relevant and in line with your goals and objectives for entering social media in the first place. Once you’re past the d… Continue

Added by Paul Segreto on October 11, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Networking/Netweaving Motivations

Why Network/Netweave? What are your motivations? I cannot pretend to know your motivations, but as I continue to learn and grow I can share where I have been. When I started out to get on the path to networking, I didn't even know there was such thing as netweaving. So, what were my motivations? Initially, fear motivated me to not do anything, but like the millions of pounds of thrust from the rockets on the space shuttle help it to overcome gravity and inertia and eventually leave Earth for… Continue

Added by Eric Standlee on October 1, 2009 at 12:02am — 4 Comments

Too many events and too many people to meet, but not enough time in the day?

On InHouston, we are blessed to have tons of great events and new venues and meetings starting up every month. We have many great people who are centers of influence and get pay-it-forward networking. We list meetings happening every day. If you just went to every meeting on InHouston, you'd meet alot of great people and be very busy. But, you'd never meet everyone on InHouston. There are over 4000 on InHouston.ning.com and over 6000 on the LinkedIn InHouston group. So, when you find time in… Continue

Added by Eric Standlee on September 29, 2009 at 1:34pm — No Comments

Super Star Steps to Closing 100 Annual Sales

MONTHLY REQUIREMENTS TO CLOSE 100 SALES IN 2009 CONTACTS PER MONTH: 200 (Ave. = 9 per day) In-depth studies show that sales professionals quit after only two calls with new contacts. It takes 7 calls to the same contact before a sale is realized. When do you stop? APPOINTMENTS PER MONTH: 17 (Ave. = 1 every second day) How many times have you been tempted to quit early? WHAT IF…you make just one more call TODAY before you end the day – it just might be the next sale! SALES PER MONTH: 1… Continue

Added by Joe Stiles on September 26, 2009 at 4:32pm — No Comments

Wild West Houston Townhall Connect Mixer Reminder! Wed. September 30!

Time: September 30, 2009 from 4pm to 8pm Location: Houston National Golf Club Street: 16500 Houston National Golf Club City/Town: Houston, TX 77095 Website or Map: http://www.houstonnationalg... Phone: 281-304-1400 Event Type: mixer Organized By: Cyndi Gutowski- Floral Insight- 281-550-4731 Ronald Earl Wilsher spent almost a decade in the Real Estate field but has now turned his full attention to his true passion and that's helping others live their destiny. He’s a Serial Optimist, Global Citiz… Continue

Added by Cyndi Gutowski on September 28, 2009 at 9:08pm — No Comments

Note to Self: Give first in a recession

Dear self,

Don't give up

I know that watching the news makes you numb, and it feels like you have somehow stepped into a different and parallel universe.

No matter how much you want to curl up on the couch and hide from the outside world, it is NOW that the world needs servant leaders giving without expecting anything in return.

… Continue

Added by Eric Standlee on September 24, 2009 at 8:15pm — No Comments

Help Sugar Land Tackle Autism

The Tackling Autism Foundation was founded by Scott and Ashley Jackson in honor of their amazing son, Tyler. In the Spring of 2007, Scott was playing football for the Houston Texans when Tyler was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Tyler attended the Texana Behavior Treatment & Training Center Day Treatment Program for young children with autism. In the two years since Tyler’s diagnosis, Scott and Ashley have witnessed incredible progress. Once limited to a five-word vocabulary, Tyl… Continue

Added by Andi Wallis on September 3, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Fantasy Football anyone?

Join the InHouston League: Click here to join the InHouston Fantasy Football League You'll need password inhouston007 You have been invited to join eric.standlee@gmail.com's custom league in Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Football, InHouston Fantasy Football. In order to join the league, follow the link above or go to game front page, click the "Sign Up Now" or "Get Another Team" button and follow the links to "Join a Custom Leagu… Continue

Added by Eric Standlee on August 20, 2009 at 7:00pm — 7 Comments

InHouston-Katy Professional Networking Mixer Tuesday, Sept 8th 4:00-8:00 PM

YOU ARE INVITED InHouston-Katy Professional Networking Mixer Tuesday, Sept 8th Business is happening in Katy and we are doing our part to make sure Katy and West Houston economy stays a shining star as Business Week listed it as the 2nd fastest growing area in the United States… Continue

Added by Newell Cheatheam on August 25, 2009 at 1:51pm — No Comments

Katy Mayor Don Elder to Speak To Greater Katy Exchange Club Sept 2nd 6:30 PM

Greater Area Katy Exchange Club PO Box 5254 Katy, Texas 77491.5254 Katy Mayor Don Elder to Speak To Greater Katy Exchange Club Katy Mayor Don Elder, Jr. is the featured speaker at the Greater Katy Exchange Club on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 6:30 PM at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill. Elder was raised on a rice farm and ranch in Katy and graduated from Katy High School .Elder has over 30 years… Continue

Added by Newell Cheatheam on August 25, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

The Village, One week away! Sept 1st, 2009

The Village meeting is only one week away! See you at Plonk Beer & Wine Bistro 1214 W. 43rd #100 Videos from The Village Continue

Added by Leroy Gibbins on August 25, 2009 at 2:59pm — No Comments

This Needs Our Immediate Attention!

Every once in a while, we come across something that makes such an impact on us that we find ourselves motivated to let other people know about our find. Well, I found one of those things. Except, it is not something that I’ve enjoyed, laughed at, or wanted to share for pleasure’s sake. However, it is something that everyone, I mean EVERYONE must be aware of. It’s something that everyone must share and spread the word about. That is, if you care about saving human lives and protecting families f… Continue

Added by Paul Segreto on August 25, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

What is a "JOB"?

This week at JMS I explored the origin of the word “job”. I was not happy with what I found. The most consistent references point to a French root word “gobbet”. This translates into morsel or “piece”. Hence a “job” is a “piece” of work. It struck me that it also suggests a piece of our life. So if we start with a “piece” (job), that doesn’t sound very fulfilling. For most people, the job never is. But then I started thinking about a progression. Ok, you get past a “job” and land a “position”.… Continue

Added by Doug Thorpe on August 20, 2009 at 8:18pm — 2 Comments

How F. A. T. Are You?

The following is a highlight of the 08-19-09 program of the monthly BUSINESS OVER BREAKFAST by the Houston West Chamber of Commerce (www.hwcoc.org). How F. A. T Are You? © How do you determine if you are F. A. T.? • Ask others for their opinion • Look in the mirror • Self evaluation compared to what others think What is your F. A. T. rating? • 1 = Poor • 5 = Average • 10 = OUTSTANDING Why is it desirable to be F. A. T.? • Others will look upon you with envy • Peer groups will turn t… Continue

Added by Joe Stiles on August 20, 2009 at 10:20am — 7 Comments