iFive » Newsletter DEC2009 http://theifive.com Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:09:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 All Access Exec: a 5-Question Speed Interview: Angela Brav http://theifive.com/newsletters/all-access-exec-a-5-question-speed-interview-brav/ http://theifive.com/newsletters/all-access-exec-a-5-question-speed-interview-brav/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:11:20 +0000 margaret http://theifive.com/?p=811 Brav photoAngela is COO, North America for IHG, the world’s largest hotel company as measured by number of rooms. She is a founding board member of iFIVE.

1. Best career move you ever made?

Accepting an international assignment earlier in my career.

2. What is fun about you?

Well, I enjoy my work, so I find the humor in it.  I can laugh at myself.  My team and I enjoy the give and take of picking on each other.

3. Who, or what company do you think gets it right today?

Nike, Patagonia, Google all come to mind. 

4.  What is the best place you have ever visited?

The Sinai in Egypt. Incredible in its serenity.

5. What is your superpower?

I am good at prioritizing – at rapidly understanding what is most important.  And, I can quickly center myself around what it takes to achieve a goal.

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Resolutions can be daunting. 

I found  the exercise below many years ago and often use it in team building sessions.  Try it yourself before you start your resolutions – it may change how you approach the New Year.

What I need right now

Choose (mark) five things from this list that you think you need more of.   Add your own things if they are not on the list.  But, select no more than five.

Put the 5 choices in order of importance.

What is your first step?

Whom should you share your five things with? 

 I need more……

Vitality Self-esteem Direction
Tenderness Composure Security
Recognition Generosity Balance
Activity Confidence Caring
Awareness Health Motivation
Sharing Solitude Devotion
Contemplation Serenity Trust
Insight Joy Commitment
Forgiveness Purpose Music
Laughter Support Self-expression
Companionship Harmony Romance
Intimacy Patience Sensitivity
Self-awareness Skill Structure
Opportunity Challenges Variety
Accomplishments Imagination Control
Responsibility Education Experience
Freedom Strength Energy
Fitness Relaxation Comfort
Nutrition Sleep Childlikeness
Coordination Flexibility Exercise
Self-control Celebration Play
     

 

Source: Ice-breakers and Heart-warmers, by Steve Sheely

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Your business anniversary is a not-to-be-passed up business opportunity.  

Whether it is your 1st or 21st, the year does not matter.  What matters is that you take the opportunity to celebrate your anniversary by emailing your clients and thanking them.  And share information with them that is important to them – that they can use. 

The anniversary communication will remind them (indirectly) of why they do business with you and are happy to continue to do so. Or, if they are former clients, they are reminded of why they should do business with you again. 

It is your anniversary but be sure and make this communication about them.
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