Age. What images are created in your mind when you hear that word? I recently heard someone say they were worried about what their boss was going to do as they age and slow down.
Age and slow down? Is there such a thing? I can't speak for others, but I can speak myself and my husband will vouch for me. I used to work Monday - Friday about 6 AM - 6 PM and then start back about 8 PM - 10 PM and I would work another 16 hours or so over the weekend, averaging 80 hours a week. I very rarely complained, and when I did, it only irritated others. But ah! yes! Muaah!
We finally hired more qualified personnel, and I was able to relieve myself of tasks that do not come natural to me and pass to those whom they do. More than ever, I am enjoying our work at Super Technologies, Inc. because I have more time for my family and friends. In addition, the work I do now is what I am good at doing: publicity, marketing, writing, speaking, developing business.
I am definitely not slowing down. The time I used to spend poring over financial records and trying to solve technical problems I didn't understand, I am now reading more, taking my time to *research before writing. I am getting to know the fantastic and inspiring entrepreneurs and businesses all over the world via podcasts, video interviews and face to face at conferences and as a result, delivering content people are actually interesting in!
I finally have the chance to do the things that I always thought are important in business: showcasing the utter veracity, innovation and intelligence among men and women who are our clients, suppliers and vertical or horizontal "partners" in our IP communications social media "industry." I couldn't be happier in profession and career.
When I'm not working, I'm running, biking, doing yoga, playing with grandchildren, discussing books with daughter-in-law, herbal gardening, experimenting with eBay, working on a couple books that I may never finish, checking on all my adopted sons and daughters who work with me.
*Regarding research before writing... people think that writing is not work. If you love it, it doesn't feel like working, but it takes work to produce a piece worth reading, content worth passing on. Which reminds me, I have two very important pieces of writing that are taking much research and thought so that I wish I could work with no interruption for at least 3 days in a row to get them done:
1. The white paper/case study on Fax over IP DID and the demonstrations of this at the ITEXPO West Sept 1-3, 2009 conference, specifically at the DIDXchange booth 125
2. The speech or presentation I'll give at ITEXPO West 2009 in Los Angeles where we are a media partner and exhibitor, basically about "The Natural Fit of Social Media and Business" or something like that
My boss is me, and I'm not slowing down for her. ;-D Next race goal is the Mardi Gras Rock 'n' Roll 1/2 Marathon in New Orleans on Feb. 28, 2010.
... browse some of our team's other blogs at http://blogs.didx.net and http://blog.tmcnet.com/monetizing-ip-communications/. You're welcome to comment, contribute, and collaborate any time.
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Monday, August 17, 2009
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
4G Trends' Predictions for Mobile Transactions in 2009
Seminar: 4G Trends' Predictions for Mobile Transactions in 2009
Date: March 5, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM EST
Duration: One Information Packed Hour.
COST: FREE.
Register at http://4gtrends.com/?p=113
Telebriefing Summary
The rollout of mobile transactions services throughout the world is highly dependent upon the penetration of financial services and the mobile phone throughout the world. The progress made in 2008 in conjunction with the global economic crisis will improve the availability of services but there will be no monetization of services until 2010. This webinar will highlight the challenges still to overcome (business model, distribution channel, value chain, technology, etc…) before commercial rollout and adoption of these services can begin.
Our Featured Speaker:
Jon Paisner
Senior Analyst Anywhere Network
Yankee Group
Jon Paisner is a senior analyst in Yankee Group’s Anywhere Network research group with expertise in network software systems, mobile transactions, and network intelligence. His research focuses on the competitive landscape, market segmentation strategies and emerging technologies within these spaces.
This is sponsored by 4G World Conference and Expo 2009 at http://4gworld.com/. DIDX is a media partner for 4GWorld. We value global events where IP communications companies and their suppliers and clients can mix and do business.
Date: March 5, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM EST
Duration: One Information Packed Hour.
COST: FREE.
Register at http://4gtrends.com/?p=113
Telebriefing Summary
The rollout of mobile transactions services throughout the world is highly dependent upon the penetration of financial services and the mobile phone throughout the world. The progress made in 2008 in conjunction with the global economic crisis will improve the availability of services but there will be no monetization of services until 2010. This webinar will highlight the challenges still to overcome (business model, distribution channel, value chain, technology, etc…) before commercial rollout and adoption of these services can begin.
Our Featured Speaker:
Jon Paisner
Senior Analyst Anywhere Network
Yankee Group
Jon Paisner is a senior analyst in Yankee Group’s Anywhere Network research group with expertise in network software systems, mobile transactions, and network intelligence. His research focuses on the competitive landscape, market segmentation strategies and emerging technologies within these spaces.
This is sponsored by 4G World Conference and Expo 2009 at http://4gworld.com/. DIDX is a media partner for 4GWorld. We value global events where IP communications companies and their suppliers and clients can mix and do business.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Thought-Provoking Questions I Revised a Bit for you from TMC
Pick one or more questions and give your answers. Everyone will appreciate the variety in order to understand what businesses are experiencing. Hope to see you at http://www.itexpo.com Feb. 2-4, 2009 in Miami Beach, FL. Join the Facebook pre-networking event area for ITEXPO.
Are you generally optimistic, Pessimistic or realistic?
How many frequent flyer miles have you amassed?
How surprised are you at the global financial situation?
How is your company changing the way it does business as a result?
How have customers reacted to the slowing global markets?
Do you see this time as an opportunity or a rough spot to get through quickly?
What will companies need to do to survive this downturn?
How do your company's products help customers in a slow market?
What do you feel is the strongest segment of the communications space? Technology?
Which would you rather be president of and why? Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Cisco, the United States.
What does President Bush need to accomplish before he leaves office?
What does an Obama administration need to do to help communications and technology become more pervasive?
Will this slowdown present an opportunity to reinvest in your company/market? If so, where will you invest?
Which country will present the largest opportunity for your company in 2009/10?
What device(s) do you use and wish you used?
If Nokia, RIM, Google and Apple devices are stranded together on an island, who survives and why?
If you are exhibiting, sponsoring, presenting, and/or networking at ITEXPO which takes place Feb 2-4 2009 in Miami, describe what you hope to accomplish?
What sorts of companies/people should come to your exhibit if you have one?
Why should customers choose your company’s solutions – and how do they justify the expense to management?
I am a purchasing decision-maker, why do I need to speak with you before I buy?
What is your favorite part of your job?
What do you look forward to in the future and why?
... browse some of our team's other blogs at http://blogs.didx.net and http://blog.tmcnet.com/monetizing-ip-communications/. You're welcome to comment, contribute, and collaborate any time.
Are you generally optimistic, Pessimistic or realistic?
How many frequent flyer miles have you amassed?
How surprised are you at the global financial situation?
How is your company changing the way it does business as a result?
How have customers reacted to the slowing global markets?
Do you see this time as an opportunity or a rough spot to get through quickly?
What will companies need to do to survive this downturn?
How do your company's products help customers in a slow market?
What do you feel is the strongest segment of the communications space? Technology?
Which would you rather be president of and why? Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Cisco, the United States.
What does President Bush need to accomplish before he leaves office?
What does an Obama administration need to do to help communications and technology become more pervasive?
Will this slowdown present an opportunity to reinvest in your company/market? If so, where will you invest?
Which country will present the largest opportunity for your company in 2009/10?
What device(s) do you use and wish you used?
If Nokia, RIM, Google and Apple devices are stranded together on an island, who survives and why?
If you are exhibiting, sponsoring, presenting, and/or networking at ITEXPO which takes place Feb 2-4 2009 in Miami, describe what you hope to accomplish?
What sorts of companies/people should come to your exhibit if you have one?
Why should customers choose your company’s solutions – and how do they justify the expense to management?
I am a purchasing decision-maker, why do I need to speak with you before I buy?
What is your favorite part of your job?
What do you look forward to in the future and why?
... browse some of our team's other blogs at http://blogs.didx.net and http://blog.tmcnet.com/monetizing-ip-communications/. You're welcome to comment, contribute, and collaborate any time.
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