[bksvol-discuss] Re: Tips For Getting Your Book Wishes Filled

  • From: Lisa Friendly <lisaf@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2007 08:24:16 -0700

I suggested to the Jake and John that they review them for inclusion in the
volunteer manual (the ones that aren¹t already covered), so I think you
should bring it up in Tuesday night¹s FOB chat.

Lisa


On 9/9/07 12:12 AM, "Monica Willyard" <rhyami@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi, Cindy. Thanks for your encouragement. It really means a lot to me. (smile)
> As for my career, I've worked in tech support and customer service for most of
> my life. That isn't where I developed my approach to getting things done
> though. I'll share it here in case it might help someone else. My parents
> raised me on a series of questions that when asked and answered honestly would
> help me move toward my goal. My dad's  favorite question to ask me when I
> wanted to accomplish something important was: "What action could you take that
> if done now will move you closer to where you want to be?" Being asked this
> question since I was barely able to speak has taught me that I can do
> something to make things happen and to look for opportunities that might be
> right under my nose. With the wish list, I saw a lot of people making requests
> and started asking myself why some people get their requests filled often
> while others don't. After talking with people in email and in the Bookshare
> community room, several reasons seemed to come up over and over again. That's
> what prompted me to write the tips. You and Jamie Yates seem to have used the
> same thought process to solve our wish list maintenance issue. I'd be willing
> to bet good money that there are other people on this list who have good ideas
> too. I'd be thrilled if someone reads this and borrows this question to make
> it their own. (smile)
> 
> Monica Willyard
> 
> Grandma Cindy wrote:
>>  
>> I think those tips are wonderful!! And clearly put!!
>> 
>> Monica, what was or is your career? You spot a need
>> for information or action and fill it concisely and
>> clearly. I'm not expressing what I mean very well, but
>> I hope you understand what I'm trying to say.
>> 
>> Cindy
>>   
>>  
> 


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