🔗 Everyone is wrong about “Love Languages”

Everyone is wrong about “Love Languages.” Here’s why. - Big Think [Gary] Chapman grouped these types into five distinct “languages.” Words of affirmation: spoken expressions of appreciation or compliments Quality time: spending time together with undivided attention Acts of service: doing chores or other tasks for your partner Physical touch: ranging from hugs and holding hands to sexual acts Receiving gifts … Individuals can discover theirs by taking a 30-item quiz, available online....

March 24, 2024 · 2 min · 219 words

🔗 The importance of overcommunication in a remote workplace

Interesting article about the “share often, in multiple ways” adage of over-communicating in a remote environment: The importance of overcommunication in a remote workplace – Pumble Blog How to overcommunicate effectively #1 – Keep it simple #2 – Hold short frequent meetings #3 – Make one-on-ones more informal #4 – Mix up modes of communication #5 – Set up guidelines for modes of communication #6 – Don’t wait on news...

October 20, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words

📺 Do you think I’m rude?

Do you think I’m rude? 🤣 | Jeremy Andrew Davis A: Hey, I came across this cool info that you might find useful for your project. B: That’s rude. A: H-how’s it rude? B: Your’re telling me what I should and shouldn’t do with my project. A: No, I’m saying this information might be helpful as you make decisions on how you do your project. B: You’re implying that I’m incapable of handling my own project....

October 6, 2022 · 1 min · 169 words

📺 Everybody’s reachable, by Gary Vaynerchuk

Everybody’s reachable. (by Gary Vaynerchuk ) Interesting left field concept of each business becoming it’s own media company focused on a collateral subject area their target audience is interested in, and not directly about their core business. You’re in the " media business , legal services" … I’m in the " media business , agency/wine" … ( Source: https://www.youtube.com/ )

March 26, 2014 · 1 min · 60 words

🔗 Code Switching

{width=“400” height=“296”} code-switching\ the phenomenon of alternating between two or more languages during spoken conversation (via The REAL Real Problem with Facebook ∙ An A List Apart Column ) [code

January 12, 2014 · 1 min · 30 words

🔗 How To Not Suck Online

How To Not Suck Online Download a PDF poster of the below tips & tricks Clear Language Simplicity Visual Priority Create Intrigue Ten Ideas in ten Minutes Write a Good Brief Write the News Story Make me Look Good It Pays to be Remarkable Be Relevant Collaborate not Death by Committee Adapt or Die Tell a Story Use Humor Give People a Strong Call to Action

December 13, 2013 · 1 min · 66 words

🔗 Accelerating serendipity — Makeshift Thoughts — Medium

Accelerating serendipity — Makeshift Thoughts — Medium Can you make happy accidents happen more often? Just turn up Put yourself in the right place Avoid zemblanity Say “Yes, and…” instead of “Yes, but…” Keep your eyes open for opportunity Use serendipity engines Don’t be too precious with your ideas Help other people to have serendipity Get good at introductions Answer “But why?” with “I don’t know yet” Goldilocks serendipity Example email introduction “template”:...

December 9, 2013 · 1 min · 126 words

🔗 Help Scout — Help Desk Software | Customer Support Software

Help Scout — Help Desk Software | Customer Support Software Scalable customer support, no help desk headaches Invisible to Customers Help Scout scales like any other help desk, but the customer experience is personalized like a normal email.

November 15, 2013 · 1 min · 38 words

🔗 Intercom | Communicate personally with every single customer

Intercom | Communicate personally with every single customer Activate and retain more customers. Intercom combines marketing automation, CRM, and support in one simple app, making it remarkably easy to communicate with your customers at every stage of the funnnel.

November 6, 2013 · 1 min · 39 words

🔗 Support Guidelines « Vesper

Support Guidelines « Vesper Dave Wiskus ’ guidelines for handling @vesperapp support emails: Use Names Everyone Gets a Reply No Arguments Keep Records Be Honest Sooner is Better Ask for a Favor Say ‘Thank You’

November 6, 2013 · 1 min · 35 words