“Our secret weapon is

no alternative.”





–Golda Meir (1898–1978)

Russian-born former Prime Minister of Israel

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Meir on Crossing The Line

“Our secret weapon is no alternative.”

–Golda Meir (1898–1978) Russian-born former Prime Minister of Israel

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Sales inspiration…

What if…

John and Abigail Adams had been more concerned with themselves and work/life balance than creating a democracy (if you’ve not seen the HBO miniseries – great stuff)?

What if… Abraham Lincoln (born on 2/12… coincidence? maybe) had quit trying after having a business go under and losing his first local legislative race (and then 3 congressional races and 2 senatorial races)?

What if… Martin Luther King didn’t have a dream and played it safe (and didn’t travel over 6 million miles giving more than 2500 speeches). What if he thought he was too young to have an impact (he did everything he did in a life of only 39 years)?

What if… Gandhi, Teresa, Roosevelt, Ford, Disney, Walton, Gates, Winfrey, Jobs, Stewart, and Ash hadn’t stepped up and worked hard. (What if the thousands of people who supported them hadn’t?) What if your police, military, firefighters didn’t?

What if… No one pushed it, risked it, and pushed it again (and again)?

Be obligated to your world (your customers, your people). Be SalesTough.

(28 salesdays remain in the quarter. Get your 2011 printable SalesDays.) _____

Think more and fear less… Be inspired with this favorite clip from the film Defending Your Life. Read more at www.justsell.com

 

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If you want management news, ideas, debate and updates quickly and at your fingertips, then you might rely on Twitter to deliver. If you follow any one of the top management gurus worth following on Twitter from our list below, you can tap into the best individual gurus, organizations, institutions, news and tools immediately.

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“One of the great tragedies of life is that men seldom bridge the gulf between practice and profession, between doing and saying.”



–Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929–1968)

American civil rights leader

Nobel Peace Prize winner

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King on The Greatest Challenge

“One of the great tragedies of life is that men seldom bridge the gulf between practice and profession, between doing and saying.”

–Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929–1968) American civil rights leader Nobel Peace Prize winner

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Sales evaluation…

Do your actions…

create a positive buzz about you and your work? make others want you as a part of their team? make your employer cringe at the thought of losing you to a competitor? make your customers excited about referring you to their colleagues?

You want your actions to scream value without the need for you to say a word. This is where you want to be – with those in your company and industry – and with those to whom you’re selling.

This is what creates true economic and job security – the value you and your team create for others.

This is care (what it’s all about).

When you have the opportunity over the next few days, set a reminder to review these four questions at the end of each month. Then, give yourself a little (objective) attention by reviewing them and creating an action plan to improve in each area where you feel you should.

Easier said than done… still needs to be done.

Dig deeper and learn the 6 fundamentals of sales value (SalesTough #8). _____ Read more at www.justsell.com

 

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Video: Create a Windows password reset disk on a USB Flash Drive

URL:  http://www.staged.com/video?v=6xe

Takeaway: Bill Detwiler shows you how to create a Windows password reset disk using a USB flash drive instead of an optical disc or floppy.



For years, IT pros and end users have created Windows password reset disks using CDs, DVDs, and even old-school floppies. But, it’s the 21st century and these days there’s another option. During this week’s TR Dojo episode, I show you how to make a password reset disk on a USB Flash Drive.

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A little and a little, collected together, become a great deal; the heap in the barn consists of single grains, and drop and drop make the inundation.

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“We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down.”





–Eleanor Roosevelt (1884 – 1962)

U.N. diplomat, humanitarian, U.S. first lady

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Roosevelt on Becoming Heroes

“We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down.”

–Eleanor Roosevelt (1884 – 1962) U.N. diplomat, humanitarian, U.S. first lady

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Sales luck…

"Diligence is the mother of good luck."

- Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) American statesman, scientist, and printer

luck: noun: a force that makes things happen

You want more luck? Be the force that makes it happen…

Prepare. Work hard to be ready for the opportunities that are important to you. Research. Practice. Perfect. Be awake. Pay attention to the people, events, and things around you. Evaluate logically and trust your gut instinct. Take action. Put yourself out there. Explore. Be vulnerable. Make contact with people. Take risks. Expect positive results. Optimism improves your chances. If (when) you fail, embrace the lesson and continue on, smarter.

That’s it. Now go be lucky (and sell something).

(inspire someone with the Push Your Luck card or wristband) _____

Have you seen Viktor Frankl’s (Holocaust survivor and author of the classic, A Man’s Search for Meaning – a JustSell favorite) talk on inspiring others and ourselves (4.5 minutes)? The concluding thought on sparks and presupposing is great. Read more at www.justsell.com

 

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Takeaway: Find out why the Samsung Series 5 and Acer Chromebooks are thin-client netbooks, not ultra-portable notebook replacements.

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Samsung and Acer Chromebooks: More netbook than notebook

By Bill Detwiler

May 17, 2011, 7:30 AM PDT

Takeaway: Find out why the Samsung Series 5 and Acer Chromebooks are thin-client netbooks, not ultra-portable notebook replacements.

In December 2010, Google launched the Cr-48 Chrome notebook as part of a pilot program to test and promote its Chrome OS. I cracked open the Cr-48 and discovered hardware from Intel, Qualcomm, Azurewave, SanDisk, and Samsung. Five months later, Google is taking the project mainstream and has dubbed these new Chrome OS notebooks–”Chromebooks”.

At Google I/O 2011, the company unveiled the first two commercially available Chromebooks– the Samsung Series 5 and a machine from Acer. Starting June 15, consumers and businesses can purchase a Chromebook for under $500. Businesses can also rent them for $28/month per user through Google’s Chromebooks for Business program.

Google touts its program as a way for businesses to significantly reduce the total cost of ownership for their computers. And, TechRepublic’s Jason Hiner believes it may “entice a lot of organizations to consider ditching Windows for Chrome OS”.

This is probably true, but consumers and businesses need to understand exactly what they’re getting with the Samsung and Acer Chromebooks–netbooks, not notebooks.

Could the majority of the users you support work from a Google Chromebook right now? Yes No

Samsung Series 5 Chromebook

The Samsung Series 5 will be available in two flavors–a Wi-Fi + 3G model for $499.99 (US) and a Wi-Fi-only model for $429.99 (US). You’ll be able to purchase the Series 5 from Amazon.com and BestBuy.com.

Hardware Specifications:

Processor: 1.66 GHz Intel Atom dual-core N570 Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 Storage: 16GB mSATA SSD RAM: 2 GB Communications: Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and optional 3G (requires Verizon Wireless subscription) Display: 12.1″ LED (WXGA, 1280×800 resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio) Video out: VGA (via optional dongle) Battery: 6-cell Li-ion battery (up to 8.5 hours of life) Ports: Two USB 2.0 ports, 4-in-1 memory card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC) Camera: 1Mp HD Webcam Audio: Built-in digital microphone and stereo speakers Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches Weight: 3.3 pounds Keyboard: Full-size Chrome keyboard Input device: Oversized multi-touch trackpad

Acer Chromebook

Like its Samsung counterpart, the Acer Chromebook will be available in Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi + 3G models. The Wi-Fi version is expected to cost $349 (US). The W-Fi + 3G model will undoubtedly cost more. You’ll be able to purchase the Acer Chromebook from Amazon.com and likely other retailers.

Hardware Specifications:

Processor: 1.66 GHz Intel Atom dual-core (likely the N570 used in Samsung’s Series 5) Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 Storage: 16GB SSD RAM: 2GB DDR3 Communications: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and optional world-mode 3G capability Display: 11.6-Inch LED-Backlit LCD (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio) Video out: HDMI Battery: 6-cell Li-ion battery (up to 8 hours of life) Ports: Two USB 2.0 ports Camera: 1.3Mp HD Webcam (1280 x 1024) Audio: HD audio support with two built-in speakers Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches Weight: 2.95 pounds Keyboard: Chrome OS keyboard Input device: Touchpad

Bottom line: More netbook than notebook

Basically, the Samsung Series 5 and Acer Chromebooks are well-equipped netbooks. The N570 Atom processor and integrated graphics accelerator provide enough power to create and edit most business documents and browse the Web. But, I wouldn’t try watching HD video or running CPU-intensive applications on them. The tiny 16GB SSDs will also limit the machines’ usefulness when not connected to the network or an external storage device.

In all fairness however, Google doesn’t intend the Samsung Series 5 and Acer Chromebooks to be stand-alone computers. Chrome OS is getting a file manager and offline access for applications, but Chromebooks aren’t low-cost notebooks. They aren’t dumb terminals either. Chromebooks are thin-clients with the ability to function, albeit in a limited way, without a network connection.

The success of Chromebooks will depend on how deeply consumers and businesses buy into the resurgent thin-client computing model–where machines are always connected and the cloud handles the heavy lifting and storage.

About Bill Detwiler Bill Detwiler is Head Technology Editor of TechRepublic. Previously, he worked as a Support Tech and IT Manager in the social research and energy industries. Full Bio Disclosure Contact Follow on Twitter Read more at www.techrepublic.com

 

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“Shun idleness. It is the rust that attaches itself to the most brilliant metals.”

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Voltaire on Being Brilliant

“Shun idleness. It is the rust that attaches itself to the most brilliant metals.”

–Voltaire (1694–1778) French writer, essayist and philosopher

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Sales brilliance…

Are you sitting on brilliance (waiting for a better day, week, month, year, time to make the call)?

Be careful to invest your money hours wisely. Time is the only thing you can never get back.

Sure… There are lottery winners. But that’s not the way to bet.

Here’s 3 minutes with Malcolm Gladwell – author of "Outliers: The Story of Success" – talking about the work that goes into the "overnight success".

(If you’re not earning the income you’d like to earn, consider this thought on your money hours.) Read more at www.justsell.com

 

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In 2007 a small, dedicated team set out to do something that had never been done before.



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19 Common Sales Errors and How to Avoid Them

URL:  http://www.bnet.com/blog/salesmachine/19-common-sales-e...

According to management consultants, success is often the result of avoiding errors rather than merely making the smart moves. That’s certainly true in Sales, where these 19 common errors keep cropping up, even among experienced sales reps.



This post not only describes each error, but also explains why each error is made, how it affects the customer and (most importantly) how to avoid making the error in the first place.



I honestly believe that this may be the most useful post I’ve ever added to this blog, so enjoy.

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Let the memory card do the work for you - The Eye-Fi card is the 1st wireless memory card.

This will change the way a few of us work. Simply brilliant.



the memory card does the work for you



The Eye-Fi card is the 1st wireless memory card. It looks, stores media, and fits into cameras just like a regular SDHC card. On top of that, the Eye-Fi card has built-in Wi-Fi that effortlessly transfers photos and videos to your iPhone, iPad, Android device or computer.



SDHC memory card + WiFi = Eye-Fi uses your home Wi-Fi network

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the memory card does the work for you

The Eye-Fi card is the 1st wireless memory card. It looks, stores media, and fits into cameras just like a regular SDHC card. On top of that, the Eye-Fi card has built-in Wi-Fi that effortlessly transfers photos and videos to your iPhone, iPad, Android device or computer.

It all started with a very simple idea: what if photos could just fly to where you want them to be? That’s how a memory card with antenna and magical superpowers was born.

uses your home Wi-Fi network

Upon setup, specify which networks the Eye-Fi card uses to transfer your media. Add up to 32 networks for your card to use. The next time your camera is on within range of a specified network, your photos and videos will fly to your computer and to your favorite sharing site.

instant uploads anywhere

If you are away from home, you can simply set up Direct Mode. Whether you are at the beach, on top of Yosemite, or visiting the Golden Gate Bridge, your Eye-Fi card can directly transfer photos and videos from your camera to your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Read more about Direct Mode »

gets media where you want it

During the quick set-up, you customize where you want your memories sent. The Eye-Fi card will only send them to the computer and to the sharing site you choose. Pick from one of over 25 popular sites »

See more at www.eye.fi

 

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Find yourself collecting eBooks, but not sure how to manage them all? “Open Book: Managing Your eBooks With Calibre” is the free download you’ve been looking for. This guide, from author Lachlan Roy, outlines the best tools on the market for managing your (non-DRM) eBook collection. Easily manage, convert and transfer your books using Calibre, the swiss army knife of eBook software, and a variety of related programs.

From music to movies, various products previously sold in brick and mortar stores are shifting to digital distribution. Books, it seems, are not immune to the trend. The sheer number of eReaders on the market points that out. This guide focuses mainly on the open sorts of eBooks, not those protected with DRM.

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10 things end users do that drive me crazy

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Takeaway: Annoying users come with the support tech territory, but sometimes a little venting can help. See if these scenarios sound familiar.



As a member of a local consultancy firm, my primary jobs are remote support and backups. Because of this, I deal directly with our clients a lot. Although I am fond of many of those clients, most of them still display behaviors that drive me, as a consultant, crazy. And maybe it’s the excessive rain and storms we’ve been having, but these behaviors have escalated lately. So I thought I would share some of these things with you to see whether you’ve run into them — and whether you’ve encountered other behaviors you want to share with your fellow readers.



Please understand, I do this to lay down a bit of humor so we can all commiserate, cope, and (I hope) laugh at the follies we deal with day in and day out. I do not, in any way, mean to suggest that I think people are horrible or that I don’t like to deal with them.



Note: This article is also available as a PDF download.

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Mac users hit with fake anti-virus when using Google image search

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Mac users hit with fake anti-virus when using Google image search

A massive SEO poisoning attack has hit Google, targeting Windows and Mac users alike. From rather innocuous terms related to global warming, to hot topics like Osama bin Laden's death, users are being hit with fake anti-virus programs, this time delivering payloads to users of Apple's Mac OS X.

Strangely when surfing to the compromised URLs you are first prompted with a JavaScript-based fake scanner that appears to show an infected Windows XP computer, even when surfing from a Mac.

When you click or close the fake scanner page you are prompted to download a .zip file onto your Mac with a filename like "BestMacAntivirus2011.mpkg.zip".

Some of the downloads are a package installer that installs the fake software; others simply a contain ready-to-run Mac application.

In a similar social engineering trick as we have seen in Windows fake scanners it pretends to be a legitimate Mac anti-virus program called MacDefender.

The scanner doesn't actually touch the hard disk while "scanning", although on a Mac it can be hard to know without a hard disk light.

It pretends to find some very important things that may have been compromised, such as the Terminal application and the standard Unix utility test, also known to Unix shell programmers as [.

It uses a lot of social engineering including redirecting your browser to rather offensive porn sites, although it does not appear they are doing this to make money, simply to imply that you are infected.

It also uses scare tactics like your credit card data being at risk. The reality is that your credit card is only at risk if you actually try to purchase the fake software.

Sophos customers using the Sophos Web Security Appliance and Sophos Live protection are protected against these threats.

Mac users with Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac are protected by the identities OSX/FakeAVZp-B and OSX/FakeAV-DMP. Windows users are protected against the Windows version known as Mal/FakeAV-FS.

Are you a Mac user? Why not download our free anti-virus for Mac OS X?

About the author Chester Wisniewski is a Senior Security Advisor at Sophos Canada. He provides advice and insight into the latest threats for security and IT professionals with the goal of providing clear guidance on complex topics. You can follow Chester on Twitter as @chetwisniewski or send him an email at chesterw@sophos.com. View all posts by Chester Wisniewski

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Mother's Day search terms lead to Mac rogue security software

Mac fake anti-virus attack adopts new disguise

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10 curses of the analytical thinker

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Takeaway: Being a left-brain thinker can be an asset in the IT field. But as Alan Norton observes, it’s not without its shortcomings.

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Thinking of Chopin (Composed by Diego Budicin)

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This young man has incredible talent. He has a great technique as well. Is this a case of move over Carlos Santana? Breathtakingly beautiful. Well done Diego

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10 hottest tablets of 2011 | TechRepublic

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Takeaway: Because tablets are the hot new thing, there is suddenly a deluge of choices and more coming. See which tablets are worth your attention.

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Accused of Cybercrime: Are you at risk?

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Are you at risk for being accused of a cybercrime?

Takeaway: IT pros have access to sensitive information and systems that can make them the target in cybercrime investigations. Make sure you know the laws and how to protect yourself if you are implicated. Deb Shinder details the risks and offers some tips.

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Thinking of Chopin-(by Diego Budicin)

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Thinking of Chopin-(Composed by Diego Budicin). Listen to this incredible young talent.



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