Ride the Wave of Poor Experience to New Possibility
The attitude of forging past obstacles is what sets the successful apart. It is the rare individual who never makes a poor choice or who enjoys good experiences 100% of the time. For the rest of us, we need an improved mindset for moving forward and getting past those events that bring us down.
Time …
Remember Connect and Grow Possibilities
Frequently, when you are relaxed and away from the computer, the names of people will come to mind. A great habit to acquire is to jot down those names in a safe place for easy recall when you return to your desk. With a list in place, reach out one by one, to extend a …
6 Tips for Connecting Well Online
As time passes, and comfort increases with being online, it’s good to expand your expertise by attempting new strategy. Upon willing to take a risk “to see what happens” you just might be pleasantly surprised. And in the process the reward is likely to be meeting remarkable people. Even better, as confidence increase, you may …
Travel Observations to Ponder for Business
A long awaited two-day outing, away from the computer, finally arrived. I had the opportunity to observe life in New York in its many forms.
1. Your personal brand remains with you for the long-term
All of your unique traits including how you serve others defines you and your personal brand. The question is how …
When curve balls are thrown at you seize control
Almost always there exists a way around troublesome situations, and it’s up to us to take action. But before hasty actions are taken, pause to consider the options.
Confer with your better friends as to how they might handle similar situations. Over time, make it a habit to take the time to frequently update one …
Are People Talking About You?
In the every day social scene, poor connotations arise when we heard of “people talking about us”. However, in today’s highly networked society, it has become a good thing. When people talk about us in the right regard, it becomes a gold star in terms of having developed a strong personal brand.
In terms of …
Critique pinpoints where you need to next head
Hearing criticism of your proud moment is the worst critique of all, and it is also embarrassing to be reprimanded for an error in front of an entire group. But, with a positive mindset, it is wise to reflect upon those very remarks to truly hear what is being said.
Sometimes it is the most …
Adapt Sales Strategy to Your Style to Improve Results
The luckier salespeople are provided with decent sales training, but there is always room for improvement. Many trainers insist on memorizing scripts and practicing role-play. The problem with this is that the salespeople who excel are anything but average, but this type of training is for the average person. So it only serves to frustrate …
Recover from Error with Sales Strategy
Sadly, awkward attempts to recover from errors made usually lead to embarrassment, and many times, loss of the sale.
It is how you respond to the errors that make the biggest difference for saving the day. And, it is your reaction to the incident that defines your personal brand in the moment. Prospective clients will …
Transform Wasteful Meetings into Effective Gatherings
Experiencing one boring meeting will encourage people to avoid similar events in the future. No one likes to have precious time wasted. Worse yet, are the types of meetings where one person does all of the speaking while showing little interest or concern for others in the room. Instead, the person doing all of the …