{"id":67,"date":"2014-03-17T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-03-17T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/Blog\/index.php\/2014\/03\/17\/two-years-of-blogging-in-memorable-quotes-part-1\/"},"modified":"2022-12-28T16:06:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-28T15:06:39","slug":"two-years-of-blogging-in-memorable-quotes-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/17\/two-years-of-blogging-in-memorable-quotes-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Years Of Blogging&#8230;In Memorable Quotes (PART 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-67YsB8UIjUA\/UybPrlKiLuI\/AAAAAAAABFk\/htm_4Ctw33I\/s1600\/Second+birthday+-freedigitalphotos.net+Stuart+Miles.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"834\" height=\"657\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rethinking Business Communications Blog&nbsp;turns two this month!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Now&nbsp; I realise that this blog is still in its infancy but it has&nbsp;been a truly rewarding experience thus far. There is also&nbsp;room for growth and innovation.<br><br>As a celebration of its second anniversary, let us review&nbsp;memorable&nbsp;quotes taken from articles posted throughout the year. Hopefully, these quotes would convince you to read those interesting articles you missed because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">a)&nbsp;You were trekking in the Amazon rainforest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">b) You were undertaking several expeditions to Mount&nbsp;&nbsp;Everest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">c)&nbsp;&nbsp;You were in space.<br><br>d) You were otherwise unavailable when they were posted.&nbsp;&nbsp;&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>Memorable quotes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-heading\"><strong>1) \u201cAlthough not \u2018visible\u2019 in a written speech, the tone of your voice, your body language and facial expressions, all impact your delivery to the public\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Post:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The Boston Bombings \u2013 What We Can Learn From President Obama\u2019s Speech<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">April&nbsp;&nbsp;2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/20\/the-boston-bombings-what-we-can-learn-from-president-obamas-speech\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/20\/the-boston-bombings-what-we-can-learn-from-president-obamas-speech\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Description:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Written the week the tragic Boston marathon bombings of April 2013 took place, this article highlights key points to note from President Obama\u2019s first speech delivered after the event. All professionals should take cues for this analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">A highly recommended post, it received several comments from viewers and ranked in first place in the Google search engine for months. It is still visible on the first page in the Google search engine a year later, under the search description: \u201cWhat can we learn from Boston bombings?&#8221; Even though it no longer retains top spots in the Bing and Yahoo search engines, the article can still be found when the same search term is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2) \u201cConsistently accurate and well-scripted communications\u2026help boost the organisation\u2019s external reputation when used wisely\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The Impact Of Communications On Business Relationships<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Date:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">May&nbsp; 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2013\/05\/25\/the-impact-of-communications-on-business-relationships\/\">https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2013\/05\/25\/the-impact-of-communications-on-business-relationships\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Description:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Find out two surprising ways communications influence business relationships:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">a)&nbsp;&nbsp;By fostering positive attitudinal and behavioural&nbsp;tendencies in the &nbsp;organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By boosting corporate reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">&nbsp;<br>This article will persuade Management that effective communications favourably shapes the organisation. All those in executive functions would find the article useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--BBJ235gqJA\/UybQ9F2oY4I\/AAAAAAAABFw\/h7SbqEes1Z0\/s1600\/Blog+letters+on+balls+-freedigitalphotos.net+Stuart+Miles.jpg?resize=640%2C480\" alt=\"\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--BBJ235gqJA\/UybQ9F2oY4I\/AAAAAAAABFw\/h7SbqEes1Z0\/s1600\/Blog+letters+on+balls+-freedigitalphotos.net+Stuart+Miles.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3) \u201cWrite great content; take certain actions recommended by the experts \u2026and watch your visibility (and credibility) increase online. And you do not need to be technically astute to do so.\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">How To Rank Highly On Google: The Non-Technical Version<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">June 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2013\/06\/16\/how-to-rank-high-on-google-the-non-technical-version\/\">https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2013\/06\/16\/how-to-rank-high-on-google-the-non-technical-version\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Description:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">This account explains in simple, non-technical language, how one of the blog\u2019s articles became visible on the first page on Google, Yahoo and Bing search engines for months. While some may disagree with some of the reasons given, the author is convinced that the six specific actions taken were instrumental to the high ranking, which has been sustained for a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Search engine optimisation (SEO) experts &nbsp;and Google technical buffs &nbsp;\u2013 &nbsp;have &nbsp;an open mind.<\/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>4) \u201cI know you had once stated, with the confidence of the cat guaranteed its daily cream, that we could all be replaced. But good luck with trying to attract, (and retain), top talents when word gets out about how you treat your employees. And I would of course sing like a canary when I get out\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Inside The Complicated Mind Of The Employee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">July 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/18\/inside-the-complicated-mind-of-the-employee\/\">https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/18\/inside-the-complicated-mind-of-the-employee\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Description:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Mr CEO \u2013 delve into the mind of the employee and discover just what he thinks about your inconsequential meetings, your bad leadership style and your unprofessional managers. Brace yourself for the tirade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5) \u201cRemember \u2013 you have worked very hard in your career and you shouldn\u2019t allow a bad boss\/manager\/supervisor to derail you from professional advancement\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">How To Deal With A Difficult Boss\u2026And Keep Your Job<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">August 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2013\/08\/28\/how-to-deal-with-a-difficult-boss-and-keep-your-job\/\">https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2013\/08\/28\/how-to-deal-with-a-difficult-boss-and-keep-your-job\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Description:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">At some point in your career, you would get a difficult boss. This post explains rather controversial methods of dealing with a mean boss and keeping your sanity when exiting the company is not an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6) \u201cWe need to re-examine the prevailing culture of non-existent or unduly delayed feedback in virtually every aspect of our careers\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Feedback \u2013 The Most Important Facet In Communications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">September 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/28\/feedback-the-most-important-facet-in-communications\/\">https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/28\/feedback-the-most-important-facet-in-communications\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Description<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Revealed in this article is the importance of timely and factual feedback to both the organisation and the employees. Two undesirable categories of professionals who do not give feedback, are revealed. If we are desirous of career advancement, we should ensure we are not labelled members of those groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7) \u201c<\/strong><strong>At the workplace, organisational-wide trust can be cultivated if the&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;is credible and if practical, tested and consistent&nbsp;actions&nbsp;are taken to build upon a foundation of transparency\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Trust At The Workplace \u2013 How To Get It&nbsp;<em>AND<\/em>&nbsp;Keep It<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Date<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">October 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2013\/10\/30\/trust-at-the-workplace-how-to-get-it-and-keep-it\/\">https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2013\/10\/30\/trust-at-the-workplace-how-to-get-it-and-keep-it\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Description:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">This crucial organisational theme is tackled. The&nbsp;&nbsp;two \u2018pillars\u2019 of&nbsp;&nbsp;trust&nbsp;&nbsp;are unveiled.&nbsp;Sound advice is also given about cultivating trust and sustaining it for better organisational effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XKbPokFvVj4\/UybSIAZJswI\/AAAAAAAABF8\/_DU2t5tdZ1Y\/s1600\/Stock+man+relaxing+on+beach+with+suitcase+-+freedigitalphotos.net+Cool+design.jpg?resize=640%2C424\" alt=\"\" width=\"815\" height=\"542\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XKbPokFvVj4\/UybSIAZJswI\/AAAAAAAABF8\/_DU2t5tdZ1Y\/s1600\/Stock+man+relaxing+on+beach+with+suitcase+-+freedigitalphotos.net+Cool+design.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Take a breather. Rest a while.<br><br>We don\u2019t want your eyes to glaze over! Come back soon because we will conclude this segment in a few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Thus far, which is your favourite quote?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Be kind. Please remember to:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">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\">2) Follow this blog via email&nbsp; so that you are notified immediately a new post is published. You would find details also in the blog\u2019s right sidebar.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong><em>Need help in writing?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Hire me for a writing assignment, some consulting work and\/or coaching sessions in formal writing and communications. There are two ways to do this:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">A) Send a direct email to &nbsp;Lucilleossai@gmail.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>B) Call for advice and a&nbsp; free consultation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Nigeria:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0704 631 0592<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">International:&nbsp; &nbsp;+234 704 631 0592<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong><u><br><\/u><\/strong><strong><u>N.B<\/u><\/strong><strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong>First and second images courtesy of&nbsp;<em>Stuart Miles<\/em>, via freedigitalphotos.net. Third image courtesy of&nbsp;<em>Cool Design<\/em>, via freedigitalphotos.net<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rethinking Business Communications Blog&nbsp;turns two this month! Now&nbsp; I realise that this blog is still in its infancy but it has&nbsp;been a truly rewarding experience thus far. There is also&nbsp;room for growth and innovation. 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Memorable quotes from articles have been compiled in a two-part segment as part of its celebrations. 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