People Like You

How many people do you know who are similar to you?

It seems like there are a number of People Like You.  We connect with others to create ideas and move them forward.  We lead our Teams in the right direction.  We are the "busy" ones getting things done.

What does your Circle of People Like You look like?

I am blessed to have many in my Circles both personally and professionally.  Family, friends, the AlphaKORians, CCD, the WindsorEssex Circle, WEtech ....just to name a few People Like You making a difference.

Every day we are making new connections and connecting people together.   It is self-rewarding when the connections you make say thank-you and tell their story of the success from the connection you created.

We have had discussions to build a team to facilitate all the great organizations in this Region with true collaboration and one vision.  This is a very tall order to say the least!   This team will have to push aside the existing ego's, drama, silo's and politics found all around us.  It's People Like You who can make ideas like this happen.

Top 9 Qualities of People We Enjoy Working With

1.  They make us feel even smarter than we are.  What a great quality to have on your Team.   They are the genius maker and not the genius in the room.

2.  They never find something to take personally.  As Donald Trump always says "It's business, not personal".  Find this one very challenging!

3.  They always find a silver lining.  Yes we all "love" Optimist people like us.

4.  They never fail to share or give away the credit.  Sometimes good on this one and other times seek the credit.   Working on this one.

5.  They always think before they speak and act.   Guilty of not always following this one.

6.  They listen ten times more than they talk.  Some days are better than others.  Good reminder is we have two ears and one mouth.

7.  They never actively seek validation.  We do like the praise and recognition so another work in progress.

8.  They never talk out of school.  Biting your tongue helps with this one.

9.  They never jump on their soapbox.   Keep your feet on the ground and be humble.

What other qualities do people we enjoy working with have?



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Leadership and Team working together as AlphaKOR acquires CCD

The news of the acquisition has been well received by both teams and clients.   Very exciting times as we move forward together and plan our new location to accommodate our growth.  Thanks to Scott, Tim, Rob, Ramsey and Roman for their dedication and commitment.   Thanks to Ali, Mazen and Shawn for our strong partnership.   Thanks to the AlphaKORians, our clients, our associates and families as we move together on this next part of our journey. 

 

We would like to share with you a copy of our Press Release:

AlphaKOR Group today announced it has completed the acquisition of Canadian Computer Distributors (CCD).   Operated  by Scott Merryfield, CCD has been selling, servicing  and supporting IT Infrastructure solutions in the WindsorEssex Region for over 27 years.   “AlphaKOR’s culture will be a good fit for my staff and I know they will experience a smooth transition with the acquisition which is  important” says Merryfield.   “Our clients will continue to be in very good hands with AlphaKOR.  They are a  very professional and qualified group, and together with our employees will continue to maintain the highest levels of satisfaction in the region.  This is a very proud moment for me, my wife Ruth and our Family.”

With the completion of the transaction, CCD employees join the AlphaKOR Group making the Team over 40 strong and solidifying their position as the leading full Technology Partner in the Region.   Principals Ali Jaber, Director of Design, Frank Abbruzzese, President, Mazen Jaber, Director of Operations and Shawn O’Rourke, Director or Technical Services are very thrilled to welcome the CCD Team and CCD Clients to the AlphaKOR family. 

Frank Abbruzzese states “This acquisition is part of our overall growth path and vision as we continue to build our successful Team!”

About AlphaKOR

AlphaKOR is the Region’s only full Technology provider offering IT infrastructure solutions, 24x7 managed services & support, website design & hosting, cloud services, social media strategy, mobile applications and custom software.   Winners of three Chamber Business Excellence Awards over their 19-year journey:  2009 Service Company, 2012 Entrepreneur and 2014 Mid-size Company.

AlphaKOR recently announced their move to their new Headquarters located at 7800 Twin Oaks in a 12 000 square foot campus on 2 acres of property slated for early 2015.

Taking Time to Say Thanks

Do we only take time to say thanks around Thanksgiving?

It is very easy to keep going each and every day without recognizing those around us that are making a difference.   How many times do we actually appreciate what others do for us and acknowledge it?

Sometimes we take our relationships for granted.   It is important to let them know we do care and we do know what a difference they make.  Yes we feel they should know how we care.   Tell them!

Make it part of your daily routine to thank those around you and to show them how grateful you are.  Stopping yourself and focus on having a conversation face-to-face or over the phone to communicate your gratitude will go a long way.   

Lately I have found myself patting people on the back or a soft tap on the shoulder to express my thanks.  It is genuine and the other person feels like you do really care.
  
None of us can go along our journey completely alone.   Recognize everyone around you who has made a difference and simply say "Thank you"

Wishing you a very wonderful, safe and Happy Thanksgiving and really appreciate all your support and everything you do.

Making New Connections

How do you make new connections?

As a business professional, this is one of the most self-rewarding activities I really enjoy.    Meeting people for the first time and interacting with them on a regular basis provides the opportunity to get to know each person' story.

There are many ways to make new connections.   You can attend networking events, charity events, client appreciation open houses, introductions through tools such as LinkedIn or say hello to someone at the grocery store.   There are many people around us every day who are potential new connections.

Connecting people together to spark a good discussion leads to creative ideas and opportunities for everyone.   It is called the "triad relationship".  You are the third person who connects the other two and once the conversation flows between them, you move on to the next triad connection.  

Watching the energy level between the like-minded people you just connected is the reward.  The icing on the cake is when both go out of their way to thank you for making the connection! 

We attend many events for business, for the community and for networking purposes.   What is your focus at these events?  Keep making your own connections and focus on connecting people together.   Watch your "circle" of connections grow.

Looking forward to making connections today.