Think Much? Make the Time to Think!

At last, I finally have some time to think! Over the last little while I have been so busy executing several new initiatives at work, that I forgot to think… Well not really, but certainly not the kind of thinking that gets the juices flowing, generates innovative ideas and develops creative plans and solutions.

As things begin to slow down ever-so-little, I’ve been reminded of the powerful things that come of taking, wait… MAKING the time to think.

For many of us, ‘Think Time’ is one of our most productive times in the work week. The quiet minutes you have to yourself looking blankly at the computer or out of the window. Even though it doesn’t look pretty (or should I say smart) it’s incredibly valuable.  These uncommon moments when you take a step away from from the day to day chaos and look at things from a different perspective, make all the difference! Not only do you feel slightly refreshed, but the days and weeks that follow have more clearly defined goals and objectives, go more smoothly and deliver better results.

In today’s world we schedule everything important back-to-back, with each getting the allotted time and attention it needs, yet we don’t schedule one of the most critical activities to our success – thinking!  Even if you don’t/can’t/won’t schedule it in, leave a little room…in case you need it.

I’ve been thinking…it’s time to start thinking!

- Aleya Suleman

Where is Your Finger?

As I delve further into this world of social media, I can’t help but think how so many businesses are out of touch. They just don’t have their finger on the pulse!

So where are their fingers anyway? Seems all too many have their thumbs (in this case), up their you know what and are just not doing anything to figure it out.  Others have their fingers up their nose, staring into space waiting for someone to tell them what to do.  There are a few with their fingers on the pulse, sort of aware of what is going on and trying what they can to keep up…but these days, that’s just not enough! So where’s the right place for your finger?  I think probably sticking right up at your competition while you blow by them at full speed.

In today’s world it’s the businesses that are willing to take risks and lead the way with innovative strategies that are going to build the brands of the future. The ones that are not worried about what the competition is doing, but what the consumer is doing.

So, where is your finger?

- Aleya Suleman