What one action—great or small—could you take right now to change your future?
Enter your thoughts in a comment below. Who knows…maybe it’ll be the start of something great.
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Make your communications CRISP
Whether creating a slide deck, preparing a presentation, or pitching a new idea to the boss, make sure your communication is CRISP…
Harmony Photo Challenge
Ever feel like the world is falling apart at the hands of hate? Need a ray of hope? Want to make a difference, but not sure what to do? Try the HARMONY PHOTO CHALLENGE. Try these 3 simple steps to make the world a little bit better:
- Step 1: Take a photograph of people being good to each other
- Step 2: Post your photo to Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, or anywhere that could use some positivity
- Step 3: Tag your photo with #harmonyphotochallenge
Let’s build a huge pile of positivity!
Example: In this example you can see Holocaust survivors Dorothy Finger and Morris “Freschie” Freschman chatting about the power of forgiveness. #harmonyphotochallenge
Thank you for visiting!
Susan E. Hendrich
http://www.sashaphilosophy.com
Solve a real problem – digital trendspotting for the rest of us
How many new digital trends and tools have you heard about in recent years?
QR codes. Virtual Reality. Google Glass. Geotagging. Alexa. OneNote. SnapChat. GoPro. Instagram. Twitter. Periscope. Home drones. Storyline. PhotoMyne. The mix of new innovations can be dizzying.
So many possibilites bubble up in the cauldron of innovative possibilities…how are we to know which innovations to follow, and which ones to let drift on by?
Here’s an example of a tech trend question we’ve all asked ourselves:
“Should I sign up for ________ (insert popular trend of the day, like Periscope, Twitter, Facebook Messenger), or should I stay with ________ (insert your current way of living)?”
In the latest Harvard Business Review technology post, “How to Know Which Digital Trends Are Worth Chasing,” Robert Haslehurst, Chris Randall, Jon Weber, and Charlie Sullivan break down 3 simple ways recognize a true digital differentiator when you see it. You can read more in the full article about how a real innovation is one that:
- Eliminates customer pain points
- Elevates customer service
- Creates a differentiated, personalized customer experience
All three of these methods are about solving a real problem for other people. So, as you prepare to check out the article, I challenge to you think about a problem that you experienced. It could be a minor annoyance like an extra step in a bureaucratic process or a major pain point in your daily life.
Now, imagine what would it be like if someone came up with a solution for your problem? It would feel like magic, right?
That’s the power of innovation – the welcomed relief or joy that comes when someone removes a barrier to your living a peaceful, prosperous and happy life.
Now, go check out the HBR article so you can be a real trendspotter and help bring the next great eWidget to the rest of us.
Source: How to Know Which Digital Trends Are Worth Chasing
One for Hope
Night Walk in Thistles – Acyrlic on board, by Susan Hendrich
A Poem on the Power of Hope.
Once there was a brilliant mind
Not frightened by the wind
It carried peace and married time
With plans to dance and sing
Along came feedback, helpful words
Just meant to shape a truth
Yet lost among the sharpened tongues
The precious freedom, youth
Becoming scared and running fast
This hope had lost its way
Too much of outside voices ring
Hunter became its prey
Now shed a tear once in a while
For heavy headed loss
But rise again, go find that wind
Fly with the albatross
One meant to swim and dance and play
Shall not be lost another day
As long as hope, that fire within
Is brave enough to rise again
Go find that place, make refuge there
The truth is yours, none other share
Your song, your hope
If only dared
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About Dr. Hendrich
During two decades of leading teams toward extraordinary results in health care, pharmaceutical, arts & cultural, university and military organizations, Susan Hendrich has always been inspired by the stories of people achieving uncommon results through perseverence, positivity and prying opportunity from challenge. Susan’s mantra is “ganbatte kudasai,“ which means, “Always try your best.”
Susan E. Hendrich 