Monthly Archives: September 2010

Firefighters anonymous

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Susan Wright-Boucher

The psychic income from solving a loud and nasty problem is addictive. It’s a habit that keeps many from achieving their objectives. How do you put aside the adrenaline rush of firefighting for the driven calm of following a strategic path? Continue reading →

Posted in Corporate performance, Getting Results, Inspiration, Leadership, Self Management | Tagged Peter Drucker, strategic, strategic thinking, strategy, time management | Leave a comment

Simple strategic planning

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Susan Wright-Boucher

Outstanding leaders have the ability to turn complex problems into executable plans that deliver on the most important elements. Is there a way to parlay this concept into the overall strategy for a business? Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, High Octane Performance, Productivity | Tagged Business, Management, Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm, Organization, Strategic Management, Strategic planning, strategy, Verne Harnish | 1 Comment

The man who taught me branding

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Susan Wright-Boucher

He stared past the machinery coated with soot and ashes, and said he wasn’t about to give up. “No, I’m still a young man,” said the 78-year-old Branford resident as he watched firefighters douse smoldering rafters and toss aside the blackened back door to his shop. Continue reading →

Posted in Communications, Inspiration, Personal Brand | Tagged brand, brand management, branding, Dan Schawbel, Inspiration, marketing, motto, Optimist, Personal Brand, personal brand management, social influence, Social Media, words | 2 Comments

What’s so great about you?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Susan Wright-Boucher

How would you answer that question? Would it make you uncomfortable to speak of your strengths? Everyone needs a quick elevator speech. The video attached to this post may help you reflect. Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Personal Brand | Tagged Health, Mental Health, Mind, Self-esteem, Self-help, strengths, Subconscious | 4 Comments

Trying Enough Times

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Susan Wright-Boucher

The equal-odds rule flies in the face of logic. After all, skill and strategy win the day, don’t they? It doesn’t seem so. In fact, it looks like I have to let the word “try” creep back into my vocabulary. Continue reading →

Posted in High Octane Performance, Productivity, World of Work | Tagged Business, Corporate performance, Edison, equal-odds rule, performance, setting goals, Thomas Edison, winning | Leave a comment

Employee exodus – Will it happen to you?

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Susan Wright-Boucher

This Labor Day weekend is a great time to consider your employer brand and the value proposition you offer your staff. The economy continues to show signs of improvement which brings increased opportunity for the labor market which could translate into potential unwanted turnover in your company. Continue reading →

Posted in Employer Branding | Tagged Employee engagement, employer branding, Right Management, Workforce loyalty | Leave a comment

Thrive on your drive

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Susan Wright-Boucher

Marie Curie was an early influencer for me. Born in Warsaw in 1863 she was an unlikely candidate for a doctoral degree yet she accomplished just that — and received two Nobel prizes. As my first role model she showed me what a driven personality could accomplish. Continue reading →

Posted in Business Development, Personal Brand, Self Management | Tagged drive, extrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation, Marie Curie, motivation, Psychology, succeed | Leave a comment

Big rocks – creating time for success

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Susan Wright-Boucher

Have you seen the FranklinCovey time management illustration using big rocks to represent what is most important and pebbles to represent less important busy work? It’s a principle that can help you regain control of an out-of-control schedule. Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, High Octane Performance, Productivity | Tagged big rocks, C. Northcote Parkinson, FranklinCovey, setting goals, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, time management | 1 Comment

Confessions of an Email Offender

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Susan Wright-Boucher

Has this ever happened to you? A total stranger, disturbed by the flashing “message waiting” indicator on my Blackberry, felt compelled to tap me on the shoulder to bring the unread email to my attention. We looked at each other for a moment … Continue reading →

Posted in Communications, Productivity | Tagged Blackberry, checking email on vacation, communication, Email, email monster | 2 Comments

Vancouver’s Green Capital Business Mission

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Susan Wright-Boucher

Vancouver is working hard to grow its reputation as a green city (pardon the pun). There are many ongoing initiatives – one of which is the green building program. The latest is a mission to China where Mayor Gregor Robertson and … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Vancouver | Tagged 2010 Winter Olympics, Business, Canada, China, green business, Gregor Robertson, Mayor, People's Republic of China, Vancouver | Leave a comment