Pigs, Pigeons and Penguins
I spent the weekend reading about pigs, pigeons and penguins of all things.
The first book I read was Swine Not! by Jimmy Buffet. Buffet being my favorite musical artist is also quite the writer. Who else could write a story about a pig that leaves the farm and moves to New York and lives atop a luxury hotel? The pig, Rumpy, at first scares the residents of Manhattan but soon enough, with the help of pigeons, becomes the hero by saving the Mayor’s mother. A truly fun summer read.
The other book I read was Our Iceberg is Melting by John Kotter (thanks Jen!). This 30-minute read business book is about change and the cute story line is about penguins living on an iceberg. One astute penguin does some research and finds that the iceberg could break at any time and suggests to the Head Penguin that everyone moves before disaster.
Most penguins don’t want to move (change) and love their comfort zone. But readers learn that change is necessary for survival and growth. The penguins do move and all is well in penguin land!
Today at the Kemon Academy we have 25 Kemon Coach’s learning new techniques with hair color that have yet to be introduced in the U.S. The excitement level with Kemon is amazing as we get ready to launch Kemon in other major markets later this year.
However, the Kemon story wouldn’t have unfolded if we were complacent and comfortable. Our iceberg was melting and luckily, I was astute enough to change before it did melt.
The author John Kotter came up with The Eight Step Process of Successful Change. You can visit ouricebergismelting.com for the outline and learn other great info about change and how you can incorporate into your business.
If "Wall-E" by Pixar can gross over $62 Million over the weekend, who knows what the future can bring for pigs, pigeons and penguins!
Happy Monday!
June 30th, 2008 at 11:59 am
I really wish I were at The Academy today, learning those exciting new techniques! I live in the land of Meijer, vanilla ice cream, and Redkin, and I love seeing every new and innovative thing that Kemon brings us.
June 30th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
I had my hair done with Kemon color yesterday, and it is amazing! I have gotten so many compliments already. I can’t wait to buy some of the Hair Manya products. I don’t remember the last time my hair looked this good!
PS…. I saw WALL-E over the weekend with my two year old son, my fiance and his friend, and it was enjoyed by everyone. Great movie!
June 30th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
I was also here yesterday. I love the Kemon product. I have some highlights again. Love, Love, Love the color. There was over 4 styling products that were used in my hair. My favorite was the Volume Hidro, usually when I use a mousse my hair is sticky and crunchy. This product gives me the volume and curl, but not crunchy feeling. My hair feels amazingly soft.
June 30th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
I just had my hair and lowlights done in Kemon last week. I absolutely love the color. To top it off, I went to Salon Posh and had a cut over lunch. They were fabulous. Everyone one so nice and friendly and even better…I have a fabulous cut. I’ve already been told its the best cut I’ve ever had. Karin really took the time to find out what I wanted and suggest some changes to update my look. After only one visit, I am totally engaged with Salon Posh!
I was one of those people who helped Wall-E gross over $62 million this weekend. I took my 6-year old son…fun movie.
June 30th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
I’ve had my hair highlighted with Kemon. Over 9 weeks ago now, and you can barely tell that’s it’s been that long. It still looks amazing! Very vibrant and blonde still…it hasn’t faded almost at all! Looks awesome! I can’t wait to get it done again, and I really need a new hair cut, when is Kemon coming back…I want a Kemon stylist to give me a great hair cut!
June 30th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
I was at the acadamy yesturday and got my hair colored. I love it!!!!
It was a fun experience the stylist’s were amazing.
Jesse from Posh worked my hair, along with another stylist who’s name escapes me (forgive me).The color is really sharp and my hair is very shiny. I have received many compliments as well.
June 30th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
At first glance I thought that was Britney with the pink wig on! lol