Part IV of HTWFAIP, was an interesting insight in how to be a good leader. When I was reading it, I tried to find a real case and Zinedin Zidan,a French soccer legend, was the only person that came me to mind.
Since I always liked how Zizu did his thing, I had confidence that I can be successful applying this method. I was driving with my sister down to Virginia and she was distracted and speeding, and I thought this is a good situation for social interaction - part IV. Thus, I started a conversation about the $1000 fee due if Virginia highway patrol charges you with speeding or other offenses. But I covered it up with me using my phone and passively direct the context to drivers on the phone, and emphasized how dangerous it is with all the distraction. She quickly realized that she was lacking concentration on the road and adjusted her driving. I indirectly pointed her attention to her mistake without pointing fingers and calling it out, and she responded positively.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Secret of Socrates
I wasn't sure who the right person would be for this social interaction, so to be prepared I tried it on my uncle that came to visit over the weekend. He is a professor of political science, and I thought that this would be a very good common ground to start on. Thus, I wanted to make him agree with me on topics regarding college and internships. The objective of this interaction was for me to increase confidence when I try this on other people. With the previous interactions it took me couple of failures before I figured how to do it effectively. That is why I just took this opportunity to try it.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Revised - 12 month Marketing Budget
12 month Marketing Budget
I can somehow only post this as a web link, I don't know why. I hope this is ok.
I can somehow only post this as a web link, I don't know why. I hope this is ok.
Revised - Increasing traffic to my blog
First, I was thinking of using AdSense to advertise my blog, but then changed my mind because I would have to pay if somebody clicks on my link. The other alternative I have in order to increase the traffic to my blog was to submit my blog to Google Blog Search. Thus, that people can get a hit when they search for key words that are similar to my blog. For example, if you search for think, tank, or think tank then my blog is suppose to come up.
Revised - Interaction with reporter
As for the interaction with a reporter from the Retriever Weekly, I contacted Saira Khan a writer for the opinion section of the student paper. I didn’t know anybody from the redaction, so I had to get to know somebody from there. I emailed Saira, telling her that I read her article in this week’s paper and that I liked it. I added that I also read the other articles she had written. Unfortunately, it took her about a week to respond to me. And when she did, she appreciated that I did not just read her article but also had enough interest to email her and talk to her about it. I think that the reporter interaction went very well.
Revised - Social Interaction part III
My first interaction was with Jason, the random class-mate I talked to last week. I asked him if he remembers me and engaged in a good conversation with him. We continued the discussion from class and exchanged personal opinions. I paid attention and reflected interest when he talked.
The second interaction was with a customer service operator from Gaico. I applied the principles and Sheila, the operator, was very engaging. She was trying to do her job, but did not try to change the topic. We were laughing and the interaction was going very well. She wasn’t even upset when I didn’t end up buying any auto insurance.
My third interaction was very interesting. I went to the dining hall and didn’t have my card with me. I figured it before I got to the dining hall and thought it is a good opportunity to apply these principles. I called her by her name and asked how she is doing. We chatted for a little while, and I mentioned as a side note that I forgot my ID but she didn’t care and she let me through.
My fourth interaction was with a person from retail. I needed to buy a tie, and the person that assisted me was Andrew. I interacted with him and asked him about his life, which he seemed to be glad to be asked about. I continued showing interest in him but had to interrupt it when it was too much. I believe he didn’t notice that I got annoyed. To keep it positive, I incorporated another sales person to our conversation.
The fifth interaction was Sharron; the other sales person from the fourth interaction. I approached her by saying that a woman’s opinion should be considered. Both were comfortable with the situation, and Sharron was even very open and willing to continue the conversation some other time. (That was an unexpected side effect of the principles.)
The sixth person I talked to was James, a parking valet at Colonial Parking in DC. The situation allowed a conversation and I thought it is probably a good idea to make him a friend. After all he was handling my car. We chatted for a while and he noticed that I drive a stick shift. That gave material for a good conversation. It went so good that he gave me a ticket for an hour only despite my plan to stay there for the day, and I had told him that.
The seventh interaction was with a person from register office. I approached her smiling and introduced myself. As I asked her for her name, I got the feeling that she was distracted. I tried to make her feel good but she was not really into that. So I just finished why I came and left.
The eighth interaction I had was in a Chevy Chase bank in Silver Spring, with one of the bank personnel. She introduced herself before I could ask for her name, and we immediately engaged in a conversation that was personal. I gave her the feeling that she is important and interesting; I laughed and confirmed her throughout the interaction. I completely forgot that I wasn’t done and left. When I noticed it outside and returned, she was already smiling and waiting for me to come back.
The ninth interaction was with a UMBC bus driver. I sometimes take the UNBC shuttle service and I wondered if the drivers get a lot of conversations with the passengers. So, I introduced myself and ask him that question, and one led to the other topic and we ended up talking the whole ride long.
The last interaction I had was with a friend of a friend that I have met once before. I approached her and we got to talk. We interacted for a while, and then I noticed her phone when she picked it up to answer a call. It was a G1 phone; I thought this is a good situation to ask questions about the technology adoption behavior of hers. Monica said that she just got it recently and only because she lost her previous one. She said she had a Blackberry –curve with T-Mobile. She said that she uses her phone for voice, text, email, browsing the internet, music, video, and as an organizer. I would say she is a early adopter, because she uses almost all apps the phone offers. In addition, she had a Blackberry before she got the G1 phone, based on that I would say that she is an early adopter.
The second interaction was with a customer service operator from Gaico. I applied the principles and Sheila, the operator, was very engaging. She was trying to do her job, but did not try to change the topic. We were laughing and the interaction was going very well. She wasn’t even upset when I didn’t end up buying any auto insurance.
My third interaction was very interesting. I went to the dining hall and didn’t have my card with me. I figured it before I got to the dining hall and thought it is a good opportunity to apply these principles. I called her by her name and asked how she is doing. We chatted for a little while, and I mentioned as a side note that I forgot my ID but she didn’t care and she let me through.
My fourth interaction was with a person from retail. I needed to buy a tie, and the person that assisted me was Andrew. I interacted with him and asked him about his life, which he seemed to be glad to be asked about. I continued showing interest in him but had to interrupt it when it was too much. I believe he didn’t notice that I got annoyed. To keep it positive, I incorporated another sales person to our conversation.
The fifth interaction was Sharron; the other sales person from the fourth interaction. I approached her by saying that a woman’s opinion should be considered. Both were comfortable with the situation, and Sharron was even very open and willing to continue the conversation some other time. (That was an unexpected side effect of the principles.)
The sixth person I talked to was James, a parking valet at Colonial Parking in DC. The situation allowed a conversation and I thought it is probably a good idea to make him a friend. After all he was handling my car. We chatted for a while and he noticed that I drive a stick shift. That gave material for a good conversation. It went so good that he gave me a ticket for an hour only despite my plan to stay there for the day, and I had told him that.
The seventh interaction was with a person from register office. I approached her smiling and introduced myself. As I asked her for her name, I got the feeling that she was distracted. I tried to make her feel good but she was not really into that. So I just finished why I came and left.
The eighth interaction I had was in a Chevy Chase bank in Silver Spring, with one of the bank personnel. She introduced herself before I could ask for her name, and we immediately engaged in a conversation that was personal. I gave her the feeling that she is important and interesting; I laughed and confirmed her throughout the interaction. I completely forgot that I wasn’t done and left. When I noticed it outside and returned, she was already smiling and waiting for me to come back.
The ninth interaction was with a UMBC bus driver. I sometimes take the UNBC shuttle service and I wondered if the drivers get a lot of conversations with the passengers. So, I introduced myself and ask him that question, and one led to the other topic and we ended up talking the whole ride long.
The last interaction I had was with a friend of a friend that I have met once before. I approached her and we got to talk. We interacted for a while, and then I noticed her phone when she picked it up to answer a call. It was a G1 phone; I thought this is a good situation to ask questions about the technology adoption behavior of hers. Monica said that she just got it recently and only because she lost her previous one. She said she had a Blackberry –curve with T-Mobile. She said that she uses her phone for voice, text, email, browsing the internet, music, video, and as an organizer. I would say she is a early adopter, because she uses almost all apps the phone offers. In addition, she had a Blackberry before she got the G1 phone, based on that I would say that she is an early adopter.
Monday, March 2, 2009
12 month Marketing Budget
Marketing Budget Spreadsheet
The Marketing Budget spreadsheet is under that link. I couldn't post it on my blog otherwise. I will figure it out and correct it, but until then this has to do it.
The Marketing Budget spreadsheet is under that link. I couldn't post it on my blog otherwise. I will figure it out and correct it, but until then this has to do it.
Social Interaction part III
The seventh interaction was with a person from register office. I approached her smiling and introduced myself. As I asked her for her name, I got the feeling that she was distracted. I tried to make her feel good but she was not really into that. So I just finished why I came and left.
The eighth interaction went very good. I had that interaction in a Chevy Chase bank in Silver Spring with one of the bank personnel. She introduced herself before I could ask for her name, and we immediately engaged in a conversation that was personal. I gave her the feeling that she is important and interesting, I laughed and confirmed her throughout the interaction. I completely forgot that I wasn’t done and left. When I noticed it outside and returned, she was already smiling and waiting for me to come back.
The ninth interaction was with a UMBC bus driver. I sometimes take the UNBC shuttle service and I wondered if the drivers get a lot of conversations with the passengers. So, I introduced myself and ask him that question, and one led to the other topic and we ended up talking the whole ride long.
The last interaction I had was with a friend of a friend that I have met once before. I approached her and we got to talk. We interacted for a while, and then I noticed her phone when she picked it up to answer a call. It was a G1 phone; I thought this is a good situation to ask questions about the technology adoption behavior of hers. Monica said that she just got it recently and only because she lost her previous one. She said she had a Blackberry –curve with T-Mobile. She said that she uses her phone for voice, text, email, browsing the internet, music, video, and as an organizer. I would say she is a early adopter, because she uses almost all apps the phone offers. In addition, she had a Blackberry before she got the G1 phone, based on that I would say that she is an early adopter.
The sixth person I talked to was James, a parking valley at Colonial Parking in DC. The situation allowed a conversation and I thought it is probably a good idea to make him a friend. After all he was handling my car. We chatted for a while and he noticed that I drive a stick shift. That gave material for a good conversation. It went so good that he gave me a ticket for an hour only despite my plan to stay there for the day, and I had told him that.
My fourth interaction was with a person from retail. I needed to buy a tie, and the person that assisted me was Andrew. I interacted with him and asked him about his life, which he seemed to be glad to be asked about. I continued showing interest in him but had to interrupt it when it was too much. I believe he didn’t notice that I got annoyed. To keep it positive, I incorporated another sales person to our conversation.
The fifth interaction was Sharron; the other sales person from the fourth interaction. I approached her by saying that a woman’s opinion should be considered. Both were comfortable with the situation, and Sharron was even very open and willing to continue the conversation some other time. (That was an unexpected side effect of the principles.)
The second interaction was with a customer service operator from Gaico. I applied the principles and Sheila, the operator, was very engaging. She was trying to do her job, but did not try to change the topic. We were laughing and the interaction was going very well. She wasn’t even upset when I didn’t end up buying any auto insurance.
My third interaction was very interesting. I went to the dining hall and didn’t have my card with me. I figured it before I got to the dining hall and thought it is a good opportunity to apply these principles. I called her by her name and asked how she is doing. We chatted for a little while, and I mentioned as a side note that I forgot my ID but she didn’t care and she let me through.
My first interaction was with Jason, the random class-mate I talked to last week. I asked him if he remembers me and engaged in a good conversation with him. We continued the discussion from class and exchanged personal opinions. I paid attention and reflected interest when he talked.
The eighth interaction went very good. I had that interaction in a Chevy Chase bank in Silver Spring with one of the bank personnel. She introduced herself before I could ask for her name, and we immediately engaged in a conversation that was personal. I gave her the feeling that she is important and interesting, I laughed and confirmed her throughout the interaction. I completely forgot that I wasn’t done and left. When I noticed it outside and returned, she was already smiling and waiting for me to come back.
The ninth interaction was with a UMBC bus driver. I sometimes take the UNBC shuttle service and I wondered if the drivers get a lot of conversations with the passengers. So, I introduced myself and ask him that question, and one led to the other topic and we ended up talking the whole ride long.
The last interaction I had was with a friend of a friend that I have met once before. I approached her and we got to talk. We interacted for a while, and then I noticed her phone when she picked it up to answer a call. It was a G1 phone; I thought this is a good situation to ask questions about the technology adoption behavior of hers. Monica said that she just got it recently and only because she lost her previous one. She said she had a Blackberry –curve with T-Mobile. She said that she uses her phone for voice, text, email, browsing the internet, music, video, and as an organizer. I would say she is a early adopter, because she uses almost all apps the phone offers. In addition, she had a Blackberry before she got the G1 phone, based on that I would say that she is an early adopter.
The sixth person I talked to was James, a parking valley at Colonial Parking in DC. The situation allowed a conversation and I thought it is probably a good idea to make him a friend. After all he was handling my car. We chatted for a while and he noticed that I drive a stick shift. That gave material for a good conversation. It went so good that he gave me a ticket for an hour only despite my plan to stay there for the day, and I had told him that.
My fourth interaction was with a person from retail. I needed to buy a tie, and the person that assisted me was Andrew. I interacted with him and asked him about his life, which he seemed to be glad to be asked about. I continued showing interest in him but had to interrupt it when it was too much. I believe he didn’t notice that I got annoyed. To keep it positive, I incorporated another sales person to our conversation.
The fifth interaction was Sharron; the other sales person from the fourth interaction. I approached her by saying that a woman’s opinion should be considered. Both were comfortable with the situation, and Sharron was even very open and willing to continue the conversation some other time. (That was an unexpected side effect of the principles.)
The second interaction was with a customer service operator from Gaico. I applied the principles and Sheila, the operator, was very engaging. She was trying to do her job, but did not try to change the topic. We were laughing and the interaction was going very well. She wasn’t even upset when I didn’t end up buying any auto insurance.
My third interaction was very interesting. I went to the dining hall and didn’t have my card with me. I figured it before I got to the dining hall and thought it is a good opportunity to apply these principles. I called her by her name and asked how she is doing. We chatted for a little while, and I mentioned as a side note that I forgot my ID but she didn’t care and she let me through.
My first interaction was with Jason, the random class-mate I talked to last week. I asked him if he remembers me and engaged in a good conversation with him. We continued the discussion from class and exchanged personal opinions. I paid attention and reflected interest when he talked.
Interaction with reporter
As for the interaction with a reporter from the Retriever Weekly, I contacted Saira Khan a writer for the opinion section of the student paper. I didn’t know anybody from the redaction, so I had to get to know somebody from there. I emailed Saira, telling her that I read her article in this week’s paper and that I liked it. I added that I also read the other articles she had written. Unfortunately, I haven’t heard from her since then.
Increasing traffic to my blog
In order to increase the traffic to my blog, I submitted my blog to Google Blog Search so that people can get a hit when they search for key words that are similar to my blog.
I also want to post links on other sites. I was thinking of using AdSense, but changed my mind because I would have to pay if somebody clicks on my link.
I also want to post links on other sites. I was thinking of using AdSense, but changed my mind because I would have to pay if somebody clicks on my link.
Microsoft vs. Apple Inc.
Microsoft: Current enterprise value: $172,800,000,000
Amount of outstanding shares – 8,890,562,873
Value of single share - $19.44
• Amount of increase in Microsoft's value: $121,000,000,000.
Apple Inc.: Current enterprise value: $69,640,000,000
Amount of outstanding shares – 890,553,729
Value of single share - $78.20
• Amount of increase in Apple's value: $68,447,000,000.
The current enterprise value of Microsoft's is greater than Apple's by 176.78%.
Source: www.sec.gov.
Amount of outstanding shares – 8,890,562,873
Value of single share - $19.44
• Amount of increase in Microsoft's value: $121,000,000,000.
Apple Inc.: Current enterprise value: $69,640,000,000
Amount of outstanding shares – 890,553,729
Value of single share - $78.20
• Amount of increase in Apple's value: $68,447,000,000.
The current enterprise value of Microsoft's is greater than Apple's by 176.78%.
Source: www.sec.gov.
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