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Keep it real
My simple advice in business communications is to keep it simple, relaxed, and conversational and you will never go wrong. People are people, regardless of their title, stature...and they respond best to a natural approach. Save the fancy language for your...
Are you a winner?
Keep pushing... Brick
Harvard MBA or the Real World?
I like this post a lot...it reflects my thoughts, of course, but my experience tells me it's spot on so enjoy. Some Thoughts about Selling at Startups by Mark Suster on March 31, 2012 If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed, follow me on Twitter,...
Carrot or Stick?
Every manager out there wants to find a way to motivate their team to hit set targets. And for every manager, there is probably a different approach. The approaches, while different, probably fall into two buckets: 1) Carrot 2) Stick The perennial question remains -...
Simply put…
I won't waste any words this evening. Brick
Sales is the lifeblood of any business
This is from @seanblack, CEO of SalesCrunch. This is so true. Most of us still don't really understand or appreciate the art and science of sales and difference between an effective and excellent sales professional and the lingering "cliché" back slapping...
Hard versus Soft Skills
I love this post and wanted to share because I have always believed this and have watched only those with soft skills soar. One can have the very best technical and functionally specific expertise but cannot be considered a leader without engaging followers, and that...
So, tell me how you are better?
This is a common question we are all asked in the sales process. How do you answer this question in a way that elevates your position but doesn't bash the competition? No one likes when you talk disparaging about another provider. I was asked this question this...
All work and no play..
They say all work and no play makes a very dull day... So, I am reading this book "The Happiness Project" and it's interesting on many levels but points out clearly the benefits of play, doing things you love, having fun...and the impact on productivity. Makes sense...
A must read!
I forgot to mention this on my reading list, but this is a real good one Management is the key to building a great and lasting company. Throughout the story, Lencioni reveals the five dysfunctions which go to the very heart of why teams even the best ones-often...
More on failure from an interesting voice
If it's good enough for Harvard, it's probably worth listening to so enjoy. https://mirceavorona.blogspot.com/2012/02/jk-rowling-at-harvard.html Brick
There is nothing new under the sun
This was one of my grandfather's favorite expressions...there aren't so many original ideas. I posted this a couple of days ago and apparently someone else heard me too...so I will repurpose this to reinforce some good solid business and relationship principles and...
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