Recognize Greatness
Has anyone ever taken the time to recognize something you have done? What did that feel like? Would you want that feeling to happen again and again? Even if you are shy I think the answer is yes.
The same is also true for others.
Recognition mattersHave you noticed someone doing something that should …
You Manage Your Online Reputation
With current technology, information can be accessed by a majority of online world in split seconds. The internet spreads information faster than word of mouth. You never know who gets to read about you. For entrepreneurs, how you are perceived by your connections can have tremendous effect on your business. As one who posts (sometimes …
Why Didn’t I Get the Sale?
Once it is recognized where you may have erred, it is very easy to move forward on a positive path for future sales. Reviewing past experiences is the best way to learn how to improve. Recall conversations, client requests, and delivery follow-up as these will lend insight for future improvement.
Here are some additional tips …
Your Brand Is Being Built For You
I think it’s time for a reality check: If you’re on the internet today, you are building your brand. Whether you like it or not, you are building your brand. It is time to think about and take control of your most valuable asset, you.
Do you use Facebook? You are building your brand. What …
Basic Articles Mean Mediocre Articles
Rescue me from beginners’ secrets!
Everywhere I turn, I’m inundated by yet another article about “social media secrets” or “blogging secrets” that don’t contain any actual secrets. They’re such beginning-level articles that, if they had any secrets, have the worst-kept secrets anyone has ever known.
“Psst, hey buddy. Edison invented the light bulb. Don’t tell …
Develop a Personal Brand Mindset in the Workplace
In a struggling economy, there are no guarantees when it comes to keeping a job. Employers can and do let workers go for a variety of reasons, not all of which are fair. In this atmosphere, many employees want to play it safe by towing the line to protect their job. However, the safe route …
The Story Behind the Personal Brand
This is the era of social networking: It doesn’t only facilitate communication amongst people but also has become one of the primary windows through which businesses can connect with their customers. Whether it’s a large business or a smaller one, it can prosper greatly by harnessing the power of social media appropriately.
Therein lies the …
Keeping Confidences – Your Secret Weapon for Success
Have you ever heard something that you just couldn’t keep to yourself? Assuming you are older than 5… I hope you were able to resist the urge.
Sure, there are times when we are bursting at the seams to tell someone something we just heard. What if the person that told you said… please keep …
Role PLAY versus Real Conversation
Admittedly, I’m the lone ranger when it comes to sales trainers believing role-play is a great way to teach others to sell best. In my opinion, role-play is just that – play, or playing a game.
Typically, salespeople seek the way to win approval, a sale, or the game. Accordingly, they try to formulate their …
Knowing When Your Career Tank is on Empty
Your career tank can be similar to your automobile gas tank in that you have to fill it up from time to time. You have to make sure you have enough motivation, energy and positive relations with your current employer that if you want to make a change, you can do so relatively painlessly. If …