Three Practical Tips to Plan Ahead for 2016
So it’s December … holidays are in full swing. You might be wading through the aisles, trying to pick out the perfect gift of your spouse or children or coworkers. …
Help for a Help-A-Holic
Leila was a great new employee. Everyone who worked with her loved her. Well … they loved to ask her for help. Leila never said, “I’m busy,” or “Now is …
Winners Never Quit
Do you ever feel like the events of your life are controlling you, instead of the other way around? There was someone in history who made a statement to that …
Three Sales Tips for Slow Days
So it’s a slow day. In sales, a slow day can seem like death, because no one likes to be rejected. Salespeople are no exception. Rejection stings, and it is …
Five Pointers for Planning Ahead
Planning. It’s one of those vital talents in the arena of business. Unfortunately, it seem to be one of those things that you either “got” or “don’t got.” And if …
Good Advice! “Speak softly…”
Giving advice is a skill. And it is vital at every level of society, at every age. A kid on the playground who tells another kid, “You’re stupid,” needs to …
Wise Investment Choices (Part 2) – Invest in Your Team
Whether you are new to a position of leadership, or have been in management for decades, there are always ways to invest in the areas of team building and strengthening …
Wise Investment Choices (Part 1) – Invest in Education
Ask most kids and they will tell you that the best thing about the summer is “No school!” But by the time we grow up and (hopefully) wise up, we …
Communication: The Core of Great Companies
Good communication is at the core of every great company. Communication is not only being able to get a point across when you speak. It also includes listening, writing, and …
Referrals Rock! Are You Leveraging Referrals to Grow?
Your current clients are your biggest fans…are you asking for referrals on a consistent basis? If not, it’s time to get busy! The advantages of working by referral are obvious, …