PRESS RELEASE June 22, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ann Latham 617-939-9654 Uncommon Clarity, Inc. EASTHAMPTON, MA – Latham joins International “Strategy Masterminds” group. Organizational performance expert Ann Latham, president of Uncommon Clarity, Inc., is one of the founding members of The Strategy Masterminds, an international network of management consultants from the USA, the UK, Canada, and Germany.
I am a consultant so you may think this posting is all about how to hire me. You’d be wrong. I only want you to hire me if the fit is right. As a matter of fact, I will not even encourage you to hire me unless: I believe I understand your objectives I believe I can help you achieve your objectives I believe you are serious about taking action and investing in your future Your objectives are all-important. And they should be business objectives – outcomes that positively impact your business. They should not be touchy-feely ideas. For example, “improved teamwork” is not a business objective. However, fewer decisions landing on your desk so you can focus on other matters, is a business outcome. Reduced attrition is also a business outcome. Without a focus on results, something like teamwork is just a nice idea.
Moan if you like, but many are thriving. It is true in this economy as well as every other. It is your choice. If you choose to thrive, you can. If you choose to wait and hope, you probably won’t. For those who wish to thrive, here is a list of some of the companies and industries that are doing well. crafts cooking equipment and instruction Walmart McDonald’s yoga consultants alcohol Hyundai
PRESS RELEASE June 10, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ann Latham 617-939-9654 Uncommon Clarity, Inc. EASTHAMPTON, MA – Latham Provides Workshop for Vistage CEO Group A Vistage CEO Group in central Connecticut hosted Ann Latham of Uncommon Clarity yesterday. Ann lead a workshop entitled “Better, Faster, Cheaper.” The assembled CEOs left with several tips that they could begin applying immediately to get better results faster.
I sent an email to my account representative in an effort to prevent a problem with an order. I got no response. Three possibilities came to mind: She took care of my concern but didn’t bother to tell me She was out of the office and did not have her email forwarded to someone who could ensure prompt attention She did not understand my concern and simply dismissed the email without following up None of these left me with a good feeling. I felt like I had dropped one more well-intentioned email into the abyss. Are you leaving your customers suspended in uncertainty?
PRESS RELEASE June 1, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ann Latham 617-939-9654 Uncommon Clarity, Inc. EASTHAMPTON, MA – Latham’s book, Clear Thoughts, now available Organizational performance expert Ann Latham’s new book, Clear Thoughts – Pragmatic Gems of Better Business Thinking, contains thirty-two concise articles that will provoke, motivate and provide immediately applicable advice for getting better results. Learn how you can: Accelerate progress Boost productivity, and Capitalize on talent Readers will come back to these thoughts and tips again and again. Each is a quick read. Each provides great value.
A lesson from my new book, Clear Thoughts – Pragmatic Gems of Better Business Thinking, available in June 2009: Show, don’t tell. Demonstrate your mission and values with every action. As a customer, I want good value, not grandiose talk.
PRESS RELEASE May 21, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ann Latham 617-939-9654 Uncommon Clarity, Inc. EASTHAMPTON, MA – Latham featured in Online Impact Event Social media sites like Twitter and Facebook are exploding and your customers and prospects are on them. Want to join in?
A Wall Street Journal story on May 19th echoed a familiar conclusion: “Nobody is spending money right now” Based on what? One man, whose values were altered by a brush with cancer, tried to sell his entire ocean-front estate and most of his belongings in a single-day auction. Those belongings included a room full of hunting trophies, 8 rare parrots, antique road signs, pricey cars and more.