Admit It… You NEED Help
For some the very idea of asking for help is tantamount to admitting failure.
Hint: It’s NOT!
There is no shame in asking for help.
Whether it’s asking for directions or asking for clarification.
Just Ask!
When you ask for help you will stand out in your career. People will know you take the time …
Change Actions Change Results
Are you concerned about not getting their desired results or are you uncertain as to how to proceed? Most people find themselves at a literal standstill without a clue of how to get past the turmoil, so they continue to do the same.
The worst approach to improving results is not to change a thing. …
Why You Still Need Business Cards
Business cards may seem old fashioned especially for Generation Y and Z. However, it is still essential to actually carry a business card because it provides an easy way of letting other people get in touch with you and is more personal compared to a digital contact exchange. Therefore, it looks like business cards will …
How Would You Rate the Boundaries You Set?
Throughout our childhood, we are taught boundaries for what is acceptable and what is not. We learn to accept the rules set by others, but it is an unknown as to why we are afraid to speak up when our boundaries are over-stepped. The give and take of adhering to rules and procedures apply to …
An Easy Strategy for Handling Errors
Our schedules are busier than ever, and technology is more complex taking many out of their comfort zones. The likelihood of making errors has substantially increased over time. But the worst error is in how one responds to someone else pointing out a mistake. Suggestions are made below for implementing improved strategies for overcoming errors …
Tweak Your Response to Improve Business
One of the more critical areas for getting to ‘yes’ is in our response style. A response may be an answer to a question, providing insight, or getting to the closing stage of pending business. Our communication affects all stages of the sales cycle and also includes the final stage for getting hired.
Communication Reminders:…
Encourage or Detract Clients: How You Solve Problems
Salespeople are invariably the ‘fall’ person for taking the blame when it comes to errors. The blame game is rampant inside the company and clientele hold the representative responsible. The very best approach is to quickly apologize and avoid all excuses. Your immediate apology indicates upfront you are to be trusted and maintains a reputable …
Take A Timeout to Rethink Strategy
Updated October 16, 2019
Small children are given a timeout to rethink what they just did, and athletes take a time-out to regroup and restrategize. The rest of us can also benefit by rethinking what is currently in play.
Make it a habit to frequently leave the computer behind and to take the time to …
OMG I just made a HUGE error
What do you do when you make a huge mistake at work?
Well, just like in your personal life, there are a few tips and tricks and best practices for dealing with errors. But, it really comes down to one thing.
Some errors are simple:
Calling somebody by the wrong name in front of others.…
How to Continue Moving Business Forward
For most people new to a business, the knowledge of how to keep business moving forward is an unknown. The other side of it is a complete lack of understanding as to the importance the individual and their personal brand plays when it comes to achieving success. The same may be said for advancing one’s …