Posts Tagged ‘Tulsa’
Why is the Hospital Pink? How a Brand’s Color Affects Emotion.
Earlier this week I was at Tulsa’s “Pink Palace;” Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma….one of our state’s “pride and joy” organizations! My husband is having a minor surgery of a delicate nature. He’d kill me if I shared so I’ll spare you and him both and further detail! We had an early morning start—5:15am—and…
Read MoreTake a STAYCATION ASAP
Your company is demanding more of you. Competition is fierce and margins are squeezed. Your family is sucking you dry…emotionally, physically, and financially. Your back is boasting 5 new knots and the things that you once enjoyed, like cooking or browsing the isles of TJ Maxx, seem more like a tedious chore. YES! I’m talking…
Read MoreGENERATION NOW
I’m a Netflix Junkie. I’ll never be satisfied with a TV series again in which I have to wait one week for the next episode. I’m not proud of this, but it is a fact of my life. If my phone is slow (despite the latest update) or if my office computer takes…
Read More3 “Fireworks” to Brighten up your Business this Summer
Smart business protocol often stagnates in Summer. Invest a little time in these areas over the 4th of July to insure that you end quarter three of 2013 with a bang. A surge in productivity, creativity, efficiency and profitability is achievable. Don’t be tempted to cut expenses but rather focus on the basics that will…
Read MoreWhat's in a Name?
My mom used to tell me that you are nothing if you don’t have a “good name.” “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” as quoted in William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, in which Juliet argues that the names of things do not matter, only what things “are.” This year, more…
Read MoreFeeling Tipsy?
When I worked at Sonic as a carhop, I once got a “tip” (more like a snarky quip) on a tea stained napkin. The “tip” stated “get a real job.” What a mean gesture that made me feel rotten. Any job is a “real job,” and that one in particular set the strategic path and business foundation…
Read MoreGut Feeling
You’ve heard time and time again that success in business decision making requires that we are forward looking and insightful in measurement and analysis in order to make key decisions. We are, in what we call, a measurement culture – where business decisions are driven by measuring, reporting, and managing key strategic and operational metrics. In…
Read MoreCaught on Fire
Recently, I was interviewed by a higher education publication about our plans for and the purpose of Headcrack, our website offering free online courses. Our purpose, although less formidable, is no different than the mission of our three colleges…to provide students with the knowledge required for successful employment. Workforce development. But going a little deeper;…
Read MoreUnder the Influence
Everyone has influence—the ability to drive action. Can you quantify influence considering “influence” is qualitative? Klout says you can. When I first looked up my Klout score, I was both excited and anxious about seeing what my score would be. I would be lying if I said that I didn’t care if it was…
Read MoreCollege Student Value Proposition
Editor at Large of the Chronicle of Higher Education, Jeffrey Selingo, suggests in his recent article, “Colleges Must Prepare for a Buyer’s Market,” several questions that parents and potential students should (will?) be asking when shopping for college, from…”What is the return on investment?” to “How tech-savvy is the institution?” Because of the endless number of substitutes…
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