Chris King has released the latest issue of ‘Random Tips and Productive Resources’ Newsletter Volume VI Issue 71. The featured article is “Tips from Two Often Requested Special Reports and Topics ” [Random Tips and Productive Resources Newsletter]


Chris King’s ‘Random Tips and Productive Resources’ newsletter is reprinted here.

Chris King, Editor, mailto:chris@creativekeys.net

By subscription* only! This BONUS to PORTFOLIO POTPOURRI will arrive in your e-mail box on the off-Wednesdays. It will be short and sweet, will answer your burning questions, and share fun and useful tips and resources.

*Or complimentary if you have taken an assessment, test or sent in a question and/or questions from http://www.creativekeys.net/askquestions.htm

ONE-ON-ONE COACHING PROGRAMS BY CHRIS KING FOR YOU!

I have been asked so many times if I offer coaching, I have decided to make my workshops global and custom designed to work one-on-one.

There are six programs in all. I plan to highlight each in an issue of both Portfolio Potpourri and Random Tips and Productive Resources.

How to Create a Dynamic and Effective Newsletter (print and/or electronic): Whether you are creating a newsletter to market yourself or your group, to inform and share information, or to further the appreciation for your passion, you will learn how to capture your audience using practical techniques.

We will learn, examine and discuss the necessary elements of a successful newsletter and the differences between print and electronic newsletters. We will also explore the techniques (including content, writing, style, layout, design, printing/e-mailing and public relations) that work together to produce a winning publication.

To find out all about the other programs, visit http://www.creativekeys.net/programs.htm To find out more about what is included, e-mail Chris at chris@creativekeys.net

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IN THIS ISSUE
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(1) Tips from Two Often Requested Special Reports and Topics

(2) Interesting, Humorous and Helpful Links

(3) Excerpt from “SICK of Ideas that Don’t Work? Invest Only 20 Minutes a Week for SUCCESS”

(4) Ask Your Questions and/or Share Your Feedback and Resources

(5) Subscribe/Unsubscribe Information

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(1) Tips from Two Often Requested Special Reports and Topics
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On my information website, http://www.creativekeys.net, include a site SEARCH box. This lets me know weekly
exactly what you, my visitor, is looking for on this website.

Two of the keywords often searched are storytelling and handouts. Therefore, I have written a Special Report on each and am including a tip from each.

Everyone loves and listens to a good story! In this Special Report we will explore the power of using story and storytelling in presentations and also in our businesses. When we use this powerful tool, employees, clients and potential clients will listen. In the words of Annette
Simmons, “We will rediscover the oldest tool of influence in human history – telling a good story. Storytelling is not limited to fairy tales or traditional folktales. Telling a good story is like giving a mini-documentary of what you have seen so others can see it, too.”

Personal stories can be true-life stories about you or someone in your family. Humor and/or drama help a great deal, so it is OK to embellish – but, not out and out prevaricate. I am part of a storytelling list where we recently had a lively discussion about tellers making up first person stories or telling someone else’s story as if it were theirs. The sad part is that if the listeners learn that it wasn’t true at all for you, they will lose trust in you. So, my advice is if you are going to be autobiographical, make sure that it actually happened to you.

This Special Report will answer all of your questions about using Handouts – the good, the bad and the ugly! Recently, one of the discussion lists of which I am a member held a lively discussion about giving and receiving handouts when presenting a workshop. In this report I distill some of their ideas – both pros and cons – along with including my opinions and practices culled from many years of leading or attending workshops, seminars, keynotes and/or presentations of all kinds.

Avoid running out of having enough handouts for everyone. I know it is wasteful to have too many handouts left over, but those who don’t receive them are disappointed and wonder why
you are not prepared properly. If you do use the same handouts for different groups, you can set up the masters, so that you only need a few changes on the cover and first pages. (Note: if you do run out, have those who don’t receive a handout, give you their address, and do mail them a copy the minute you get back to your office).

You will find out all about these Special Reports and many more at http://www.creativekeys.net/SpecialReports.htm

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(2) Interesting and Helpful Links
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I have been updating my Squidoo page and have added several
articles. Visit http://www.squidoo.com/relationalmarketingAnd do let me know if you have suggestions. One can create
as many Squidoo pages as one wants. Try it, you’ll like it.

I promised humorous, and I think everyone will get a laugh out of the YouTube video called, “Patches the Coolest Horse” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teHfyby_veU

The helpful link is at http://stumbleupon.com My advice
is to take the tour, download the toolbar and pick your interests. A mentor suggested it to me for a good source of blog and/or e-newsletter topics. I love it!

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(3) Excerpt from “SICK of Ideas that Don’t Work?
Invest Only 20 Minutes a Week for SUCCESS
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Theme: RECOGNITION
In 1959, Frederick Herzberg developed a list of factors which are closely based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, except it more closely related to work. Under “Motivators or satisfiers” he listed RECOGNITION right at the top. started thinking about how important RECOGNITION is – both the giving and receiving of it.

Oftentimes, we are not RECOGNIZED for doing a good job, but are for making a mistake – and that is not very rewarding. I am sure that you feel as I do – I love having someone compliment me on an accomplishment. I am also delighted when out of the blue, someone from the past recognizes me and, even better, remembers my name.

Now, let’s talk about giving RECOGNITION. Notice how others’ faces light up when you compliment them on a well done project. Or, remember their name. In my fitness classes,
students share their victories – weight loss, lower blood pressure, being the star hiker on an outing. Besides congratulating them, I always ask if I can share what they’ve told me with the rest of the class. The RECOGNITION brings applause from everyone, and talk about a
motivator!

We must not only give sincere RECOGNITION to others, but also RECOGNIZE our own victories and accomplishments. Give yourself a pat on the back for all of your good work and
deeds.

“There are two things people want more than sex and money… RECOGNITION and praise.” – Mary Kay Ash, American business woman.

Note: You will find out all about this e-book at: http://www.creativekeys.net/portfoliopotpourribook.htm

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(4) Ask Your Questions and/or Share Your Feedback and Resources
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I want this off-Wednesdays’ BONUS to be helpful and full of enlightening information that is useful to you. So, send me your questions. You can do this through e-mail or at http://www.creativekeys.net/askquestions.htm

A repeated question from many readers: How do I craft my signature story?

I now have a solution for you.

I have set up a new service where I will work with you over the telephone on your story. We will meet twice for forty five minutes each time. I will send you a form to guide you in creating your story before the first meeting to give us a start.

By the end of the second “story session” you will have your own unique signature story to use and WOW them in your presentations – whether spoken or written.

The total cost for the helpful questionnaire, the Storytelling Special Report and the two telephone sessions is only $97.

Questions? E-mail me at chris@creativekeys.net with “Signature Story” in the subject line or visit my Coaching Programs page and sign up there. You will find it at

And, do check out the free articles on my http://www.powerfulpresentations.net website.

For additional, no hype recommendations, do visit my http://www.ChrisRecommends.com website. You will be glad you did!

Also, if you have some great resources you would recommend, let me know.

Chris King of Creative Keys is a professional website creator / designer, storyteller, writer, free agent, and fitness instructor. You will find her business website at http://www.creativekeys.biz, her information website at http://www.creativekeys.net and her blog at http://www.curiositycubed.blogspot.com

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