{"id":53,"date":"2015-03-31T17:43:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-31T17:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/Blog\/index.php\/2015\/03\/31\/three-years-of-blogging-in-memorable-quotes-part-2\/"},"modified":"2023-01-08T10:33:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-08T09:33:05","slug":"three-years-of-blogging-in-memorable-quotes-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/31\/three-years-of-blogging-in-memorable-quotes-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Years Of Blogging&#8230;In Memorable Quotes (PART 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x4McgkT-FiU\/VRrPwk_PrpI\/AAAAAAAACz0\/joLiWg3LyuI\/s1600\/3rd%2Bbirthday%2Bpresent%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BStuart%2BMiles.jpg?resize=640%2C588\" alt=\"\" width=\"821\" height=\"755\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">And the second segment in this celebratory series takes off\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6) \u201cHappy workers increase productivity, go the \u2018extra mile\u2019 and become willing cheerleaders\u2026of companies\u2019 brands, thereby boosting their reputations<\/strong><strong>\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Discussion Forum #2 \u2013 What Would Make You Happy At Work?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br>September 2014\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cBhlwOjsS5I\/VRrQuzWwgjI\/AAAAAAAACz8\/SnmHbe5g8A0\/s1600\/Man%2Bworking%2Bwith%2Bidea%2Bbulb%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BBplanet.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cBhlwOjsS5I\/VRrQuzWwgjI\/AAAAAAAACz8\/SnmHbe5g8A0\/s1600\/Man%2Bworking%2Bwith%2Bidea%2Bbulb%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BBplanet.jpg?resize=640%2C424\" alt=\"\" width=\"823\" height=\"547\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/27\/discussion-forum-2-what-would-make-you-happy-at-work\/\">https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/27\/discussion-forum-2-what-would-make-you-happy-at-work\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Description:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Job satisfaction and employees\u2019 happiness at work favourably impact the organisation. Although this discussion was time-limited, candid statements from professionals who posted comments makes this post an interesting read.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7) \u201c<\/strong><strong>Even the most modest effort made by Management to really listen to its staff and to provide what is desired, within reason, communicates a proactive, caring culture\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Management 101: Creating A \u2018Listening\u2019 Culture.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br>October 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-a_ufgcp8D9E\/VRrRozhI4GI\/AAAAAAAAC0E\/PN2vZNYwoEo\/s1600\/Man%2Bthinking%2Babout%2Bopinions%2Bhe%2Breceives%2B%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BStuart%2BMiles.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-a_ufgcp8D9E\/VRrRozhI4GI\/AAAAAAAAC0E\/PN2vZNYwoEo\/s1600\/Man%2Bthinking%2Babout%2Bopinions%2Bhe%2Breceives%2B%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BStuart%2BMiles.jpg?resize=640%2C480\" alt=\"\" width=\"815\" height=\"611\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/30\/management-101-creating-a-listening-culture\/\">https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/30\/management-101-creating-a-listening-culture\/<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Description:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br>A \u2018listening\u2019 culture at the workplace is required for effective management and improved performance. Go back to the basics and get it right!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8) \u201cA good corporate reputation leads to trust in the brand, which leads to increased \u00a0patronage \u00a0of \u00a0the company\u2019s products\/services, \u00a0resulting \u00a0\u00a0in \u00a0higher profits for the business\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><\/strong>Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Boosting Corporate Reputations With Effective Communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X7fotk0sW1Q\/VRrSQA06f-I\/AAAAAAAAC0M\/Kt6G5WbbMy0\/s1600\/Reputation%2Bin%2Ba%2Bthermometer%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BStuart%2BMiles.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X7fotk0sW1Q\/VRrSQA06f-I\/AAAAAAAAC0M\/Kt6G5WbbMy0\/s1600\/Reputation%2Bin%2Ba%2Bthermometer%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BStuart%2BMiles.jpg?resize=640%2C640\" alt=\"\" width=\"815\" height=\"815\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>November\u00a0 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/29\/boosting-corporate-reputations-with-effective-communications\/\">https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/29\/boosting-corporate-reputations-with-effective-communications\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Description:<br><a href=\"http:\/\/lucille-ossai.blogspot.com\/2014\/11\/boosting-corporate-reputations-with.html#axzz3KSiOh8Sd\"><br><\/a>Maintaining a good corporate reputation is essential for the profitability and longevity of your brand. Learn how to leverage strategic communications for the competitive edge. This is a must-read article for Management and communications\/PR professionals. It also captures the essence of this blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9) \u201cWithout good content, your brand is dead. Or dying. Or on its way to its imminent demise\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Leveraging Business Content For Brand Dominance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>January 2015\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/29\/leveraging-business-content-for-brand-dominance\/\">https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/29\/leveraging-business-content-for-brand-dominance\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Description:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Corporate &nbsp;storytelling &nbsp;is now &nbsp;indispensable to &nbsp;your &nbsp;business goals. Learn how to use business content to strengthen your brand and get results. Useful tips from content experts such as Copyblogger and Visual.ly are given.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10) \u201c<\/strong><strong>Unless the content adds value to my work, or addresses specific issues, or clarifies some ambiguity about your policies or strategies, I wouldn\u2019t care about it\u2026It wouldn\u2019t matter what bells and whistles you use or how often you harp on about your plans\u201d.<br><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Dear Management: Your Communications Suck!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>February 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/28\/dear-management-your-communications-suck\/\">https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/28\/dear-management-your-communications-suck\/<\/a><br><br>Description:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The Employee bluntly reveals why Management\u2019s communications fail and gives tips for more effective collaboration with staff. This is another eye-opener of an article for those in C-suite positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZexHcDaZkEc\/VRrX0vH5yFI\/AAAAAAAAC0c\/Q8ZaWrbq2ds\/s1600\/Man%2Bholding%2Blaptop%2Bwith%2Bblog%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BStuart%2BMiles.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZexHcDaZkEc\/VRrX0vH5yFI\/AAAAAAAAC0c\/Q8ZaWrbq2ds\/s1600\/Man%2Bholding%2Blaptop%2Bwith%2Bblog%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BStuart%2BMiles.jpg?resize=640%2C600\" alt=\"\" width=\"807\" height=\"757\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Thus concludes our third anniversary celebration. Thank you all for supporting this blog since its inception in March 2012.\u00a0<br><br>If you have been a regular reader, let us know your opinions about the blog over the years: Has it grown? How would you rate its articles and the layout\/design?<br><br>Have you \u2018stumbled\u2019 upon this blog? Let us know what you think and how we can improve your experience here.\u00a0<br><br>Keep your suggestions coming because we really appreciate feedback from you.<br><br>Expect changes to the blog this year but don\u2019t fret; we will remain committed to providing great content.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Cheers!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br><br><strong><em>Recommended reading<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/28\/three-years-of-blogging-in-memorable-quotes-part-1\/\">Three Years Of Blogging\u2026In Memorable Quotes (PART 1)<\/a><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Be kind. Please remember to:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">1) Share this article in your social networks by clicking on the icons below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br>2) Follow this blog via email so that you are notified\u00a0<strong>immediately<\/strong>\u00a0a new post is published. You would find details in the blog\u2019s right sidebar the homepage.\u00a0<strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><em><br><br><br>Need help in writing?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><em><br><\/em><\/strong>Hire me for a writing assignment, some consulting work and\/or coaching sessions in formal writing and communications. There are 2 ways to do this:\u00a0\u00a0<br><br><br>A) Send a\u00a0<strong>direct email<\/strong> to:\u00a0Lucilleossai@gmail.com.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">B) Call for advice and a\u00a0<em><strong>free<\/strong><\/em> consultation<strong>:<\/strong><br><strong><br>Nigeria: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a00704 631 0592\u00a0<\/strong><br><strong>International:\u00a0\u00a0 +234 704 631 0592<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br><br>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>N.B-<\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;First, third, fourth and fifth images&nbsp;courtesy of Stuart Miles; via&nbsp;freedigitalphotos.net. 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