Business Coaching

What they say about the Internet is true – you never know who’s reading, because the Internet is everywhere, forever (unless you delete a blog post) and unless you don’t care who you offend, watch what you say.

It’s easier said than done, especially for those who are the faces of a brand (CEOs or ambassadors of companies). There are certain topics that, if talked about, might cause more trouble than you’re looking for.

But hey – some people love controversy. If that’s you, check out the top 10 hot-button topics you should never discuss online.

Fall is approaching.

With the change in weather, often this is the time of year when most people get sick. And even worse this year, in addition to viruses running rampant, a pandemic is going around, too.There have been about 70 deaths from swine flu in the U.S. so far this year, and people are taking precautions against the pandemic. Sometimes it takes a pandemic like the swine flu to force people to really take care of themselves; 40,000 deaths per year in the U.S. are from seasonal flu.

This can actually be compared to business. Let’s say an aspect of your business gets a “fever” – maybe you’ve never kept track of your numbers and it’s catching up to you – your business is at risk of getting sick.

Just like not getting enough sleep will eventually catch up to you and cause your immune system to weaken, not keeping all departments and business systems in top health will eventually catch up with your business.

Your company will be “sick” until you work to make it better. And that’s never good – sickness can slow any business down, and even cost it in sales, marketing or budget.

If your business gets a cold, treat it. Because if you let it go, before you know it, it could develop into something worse – like the swine flu.

And even worse this year, in addition to viruses running rampant, a pandemic is going around, too.

There have been about 70 deaths from swine flu in the U.S. so far this year, and people are taking precautions against the pandemic. Sometimes it takes a pandemic like the swine flu to force people to really take care of themselves; 40,000 deaths per year in the U.S. are from seasonal flu.

This can actually be compared to business. Let’s say an aspect of your business gets a “fever” – maybe you’ve never kept track of your numbers and it’s catching up to you – your business is at risk of getting sick.

Just like not getting enough sleep will eventually catch up to you and cause your immune system to weaken, not keeping all departments and business systems in top health will eventually catch up with your business.

Your company will be “sick” until you work to make it better. And that’s never good – sickness can slow any business down, and even cost it in sales, marketing or budget.

If your business gets a cold, treat it. Because if you let it go, before you know it, it could develop into something worse – like the swine flu.