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The smartest phone call you can make
When I receive an email from an organization or business who has a question, wants to work together or just wants to chat, I do something called “Mixing the Medium™.” Here’s how it works: 1) The exact moment I finish reading the email, I get their phone number. If there’s no email signature, I look at their email address or go to their website. If all I know is…
Is networking is a dirty word?
In the Online Business Network Blog, Scott Allen posted a great article about the stigma related to networking. LET ME ASK YA THIS… What’s your definition of networking? * * * * Scott Ginsberg Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag www.hellomynameisscott.com
Born a man, born unapproachable
Are men raised/taught/expected to be unapproachable? Barbara DeAngelis PH.D. on Blog City discusses the emotional challenge faced by men today. LET ME ASK YA THIS… Compared to women, are men more or less likely to be unapproachable? * * * * Scott Ginsberg Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag www.hellomynameisscott.com
I got a nametag tattooed on my chest
During a recent trip to the Dominican Republic, I observed some interesting reactions to my new (temporary) tattoo. Well, actually…just one. The locals would look at me, laugh, nod their head and say, “Escott!!” (Apparently, “Scott” doesn’t translate into Spanish very well.) I hope to soon muster up the courage to get the REAL nametag tattoo like my buddy Steve. LET ME ASK YA THIS… What’s the best/worst tattoo…
Come to my Bad Sweater Party!
Have you ever been to a Bad Sweater Party? It’s one of the coolest theme parties ever created. To learn exactly HOW to have your own Bad Sweater Party, read instructions here. LET ME ASK YA THIS… Why are themes effective in creating comfort at parties? * * * * Scott Ginsberg Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag www.hellomynameisscott.com
Shoulders, moustaches and hairstyles…OH MY!
According to Ireland’s Wedding Journal, shoulders have an interesting effect on a woman’s approachability. On the other hand, the Yale Herald discusses the same principle with moustaches. And then there’s Trillian, who thinks hair color changes people’s willingness to approach her. Cool stuff man! LET ME ASK YA THIS… What has the biggest effect on your approachability? * * * * Scott Ginsberg Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag www.hellomynameisscott.com
Questioning your own approachability
John Leonard, the Executive Director of the ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) wrote a great article about questioning one’s approachability. LET ME ASK YA THIS… Do people perceive you as being approachable? * * * * Scott Ginsberg Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag www.hellomynameisscott.com
How to use approachability to seduce people
What does approachability have to do with seduction? According to Grant Day, a lot. LET ME ASK YA THIS… How do you make yourself approachable to people you’re interested in? * * * * Scott Ginsberg Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag www.hellomynameisscott.com
First impressions of holiday parties
Even your holiday partiescontain essential elements for making an UNFORGETTABLE™ first impression. And don’t forget, the invitations make a first impression too! LET ME ASK YA THIS… Have you ever attended a holiday party that made an UNFORGETTABLE first impression? * * * * Scott Ginsberg Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag www.hellomynameisscott.com
HELLO, my name is Rob the Supermarket Gorilla
THE QUESTION “How would customers and employees of a supermarket react to a gorilla shopping for gorceries?” ABSTRACT December 10, 2004. 9:36 PM. St. Louis, Missouri. Schnuck’s Grocery Store. Rob dresses up as a gorilla. Matt leads him around the store. Scott documents the experiment. HYPOTHESIS One or any combination of the following things would happen: The gorilla would get arrested The manger would throw us out of the…
