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I didn’t know Dana Carvey worked at Disneyworld!
Halfway through the WOMMA Basic Training Conference I received a strange voicemail on my cell from a (407) area code. Hmmm. Must be someone in Orlando, I figured. The reception was fuzzy and choppy, so this was all I heard: “Scott… name … Eddie Crandall … WOMMMA …. African … nametag …Dana Carvey… call back … meet in person …” What the hell?! I called the number back. “Yeah,…
Highlights from the 2006 WOMMA Basic Training Conference
It’s the Monday after WOMMA’s first annual Basic Training Conference in Disneyworld. I think I’m still recovering. But, that only means it was a great weekend! Andy Sernovitz and his team did an awesome job. So for those of you who missed out, here’s a brief overview: I always seem to make a friend on the plane… “Group 3, you are now ready to board.” That’s me! I walked…
Read Scott’s feature article in the Associated Press!
ASAP is AP’s new multimedia service featuring original content designed to appeal to under-35-year-old readers, a coveted but elusive audience, and to connect with them – on their terms. (Click the article’s banner to see a high quality version. It’s an awesome graphic by P. Hamline – too bad it’s no longer available on asap’s site!) And check out the eagerly anticipated feature called Hi my name is…written all…
Nice to meet you! I’ve heard a lot about you…
This comment tends to make people feel uncomfortable. Or curious. Or suspicious. Because when you’re introduced to someone new and he or she says, “Oh I’ve heard a lot about you…” you’re probably thinking to yourself: What does this stranger know about me? Is she just saying that to be polite? If not, how did she find these things out? Did Steve tell her? And if he did, was…
If I were a single, shy guy, this is what I’d want to hear
Today I read the following advice column in the Miami Herald by Dr. Andrea Corn called 30-something guy chases women – away: Q: I don’t have a problem interacting with the opposite sex where I work. However, in social settings my friends tell me women think I’m unapproachable. What advice can you offer this 30-something male? A: Smiling, making eye contact and sounding warm and engaging all demonstrate interest…
St. Louis Career Academy Adopts Scott’s New Ebook!
What pieces of advice would you impart on the next generation of business people? Just ask my good friend Chris, aka “Mr. Drury.” He teaches at the Clyde C. Miller Career Academy in St. Louis. After downloading a copy of my latest free ebook, 66 Priceless Pieces of Business Advice I Couldn’t Live Without, he decided to get creative with the images and post them all around his classroom!…
If there was ever a story to convince people that wearing a nametag 24-7 is not a good idea, this would be it
His name was Steffan. He was a 55 year old recovering-alcoholic-mechanic who had an abusive childhood and suffered from Social Anxiety Disorder. I only know these things about Steffan because he was a complete stranger who called my cell phone in the middle of the night on December 30th, 2002 and TOLD ME. And that’s how he became my first stalker. “Um…yeah…I read that article from the Portland Tribue…
On Eating Alone
Ever eat lunch alone? I know, it sounds contrary to the entire concept of networking and approachability. Especially if you’ve read Keith Ferrazzi’s best selling book, Never Eat Alone. But hear me out on this one. Because eating alone (every once in a while) gives you an opportunity to do something you often forget to do while dining out with a client or coworker: observe. Now, don’t think of…
If everyone did exactly what you said, what would the world look like?
OK. I’ll give props to MySpace: it’s great for giving people a voice, connecting new and old friends, even helping upcoming bands/comedians/artists promote their work. On the other hand, most people who use it will admit: “Yeah, but it DOES get really addicting.” Wouldn’t know. I don’t have a MySpace page. Although I have considered getting one. But for now I think I’ll just stick with good ol’ Blogger…AND…
How to turn hate mail into great mail
John Moore of Brand Autopsy posted a great article by Rick Nobles called Congratulations – Someone Hates Your Brand! A few excerpts: “Having someone hate you lets you know you’re doing a good job of branding.” “When you put a stake in the ground and say ‘this is who I am,’ you are also saying ‘this is who I’m not.’ Identity is all about creating parameters, drawing lines among…
