Tuesday, July 13, 2010

2 books to read

I just finished 2 books that were very eye-opening. In fact, they deliberately give a whole new meaning to the phrase "outside the box." If you're interested in being the best you can be, in personal accountability, and in learning how to be successful in your business, personal, and family interactions, then these books are for you: Leadership and Self Deception and The Anatomy of Peace are both quick reads. The key points are actually told in story form.

People at the Arbinger Institute wrote both books. I downloaded each of them to my Kindle for less than $5.00. Happy reading this summer!

Steve

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Hi Everyone!

Today's post will be short. For those of you like me who have several phone numbers, I've found a way to simplify. Google Voice allows you to pick a new number, and then you can have that number ring to any of your other numbers.

You can also receive text messages when someone leaves a voice message for you, and you can view the text message and listen to voice mail both on your phone and on your computer. The text messages are nice when you can look at your phone but can't make a call.

Also, when I log in to Google Voice and add a contact, that information automatically shows up on my cell phone. You can set it up so that unrecognized callers have to identify themselves before you answer; otherwise, their call goes to voice mail. There are many other features--you can Google "Google Voice" to find out more!

By the way, after about 4+ years of using a Palm Treo, I recently got a new Motorola Droid cell phone. It's very nice. The Google maps allow you to use the phone as a navigation system that will talk you through the turns you need to make to reach your destination. There are 1000's of other cool "apps."

If you'd like to know more about Google Voice or the Droid, send me an email or give me a call.

Until next time,
Steve