March 31, 2011 by Christine
Just like everything else in the world, the nicer you are the more you seem to get back. Therefore, the nicer you are to a service provider, chances are the better the service you will receive in return. Thinking about this made me think of how all of us tend to go the extra mile for those who appreciate what we do so here are just two quick tips for getting more from your service providers be they in PR, design, plumbing – whatever!
Be Friendly
So maybe you’re just having a bad day and you didn’t mean to sound abrupt on that call or come across short on the last email. Perhaps you’re in a hurry or you’re having a particularly crappy day – does that mean you can skimp on the niceties to those that are providing you with a service? Some people think that by being tough and/or ungrateful will make their provider work harder for them or by not giving praise means that you are happy enough with what they are doing – I suppose we can all be guilty of this.
However, it is proven that being nice doesn’t cost you anything and encourages people to try harder and go that extra step to make you even happier. Give praise, say thank you, write a card or even cheaper, an email – it won’t take long and you’ll see a marked difference in how you are treated in return. It’s karma!
Give: Friendliness and Gratitude
Get: The extra mile
Take ideas on Board – dare to be different
Don’t shoot down ideas because you’ve never done “that” in the past. This isn’t the past – it’s always a good time to step up your image and new ideas which may seem a little bit crazy are often the ones that take you to higher ground and help you stand out from your competition. I know that I am extra motivated when working on creative campaigns for clients who just get it and want to break the mould. So don’t be afraid to test the waters and trust your provider.
Give: Trust
Get: Creativity and Motivation
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March 23, 2011 by Christine
Yesterday I was lucky enough to catch the most beautiful sunset in Baltimore – some things are naturally perfect and this was certainly one of them. When something is this good it doesn’t require help with design or PR…luckily for DM, there aren’t many places or things in the world like this!!
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March 16, 2011 by Christine
If you know an outstanding young person (that is between 18 and 40) then now is your chance to honour them by nominating them for a Junior Chamber International (JCI) TOYP award. The Irish branch of Junior Chamber International (JCI) have announced details of this years Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) awards which aim to recognise and award the outstanding achievements of Ireland’s youth. The public can nominate those who have excelled in a number of areas including humanitarian or voluntary service, academic leadership, scientific development, contribution to children or human rights, medical innovation and cultural achievement.
Last year, Melanie Hennessy (19) from Clare was honoured in Japan for her exemplary work in raising humanitarian aid and awareness of the plight of children in Nepal.
The winner of each award category will be entered into the International TOYP Programme and may have the opportunity to represent Ireland at the world finals in Brussels in November.
For a copy of the nomination form email toyp@jci-ireland.org or log onto the JCI Ireland website www.jci-ireland.org for details on rules and regulations, nomination categories and previous winners. The closing date for receipt of entry forms is Friday 29th April at 5pm.
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March 1, 2011 by Christine
Get thee to the Clarion Hotel this Pancake Tuesday (March 8th) to raise funds for Chernobyl Children International (CCI) and get your pancake fix. Head Chef Tommy Butler will be be going flipping mad from 11am to 4pm on the Boardwalk to raise money for Adi Roche’s charity which has been helping children in Chernobyl for the past 20 years since the nuclear disaster in 1986.
It’s hard to believe that it’s 25 years ago this year but CCI who have raised more than €90million in the past 20 years since its foundation in 1991 continues to do amazing work on the ground to give thousands of children hope for the future.
I recently had the privilege of meeting Adi and two lovely little girls Krystina and Olga last week at a special photocall at the Clarion and they are amazingly happy and self assured children thanks to Adi and all the hard work by CCI. So if you have some time next Tuesday please support the Clarion and treat yourself to a scrumptious pancake for a great cause!
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