Some people can sell anything. As a sales professional, you might be wondering what the secret is to their success. Speaking in only the broadest terms, I’ll tell you: they understand the needs of their customers and know how to effectively communicate their products and services as solutions. On the surface, it sounds simple. But […]
You Can’t Win An Argument
“A man convinced against his will Is of the same opinion still” ― Dale Carnegie One of my favorite books is Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People. One chapter that made an enormous impact on how I do business and how I live was titled “You Can’t Win an Argument,” in which […]
The MEMEing of Life: Think Like a Millionaire
Memes seem to be taking over our lives, with their positive messages and distilled life tips. But many see memes as trite and dismiss their power, assuming they are overly simplistic directives that don’t actually help at all. In this series, I want to look at several memes that perfectly exhibit just how powerful these […]
Steve Jobs’ Amazing Marketing Strategy
Steve Jobs’ unique look at a marketing strategy
Commitment – A Trait of Great Leadership
The dictionary defines commitment as a pledge or promise; engagement; involvement. Whichever variation of the definition you prefer each illustrates a trait which is required in a great leader. It does not matter if an individual is leading a group of employees, colleagues or another group of people, the leader must display commitment to helping […]
Motivate Millennials in the Workplace
Explain the Vision: Millennials want to understand the big picture so they can really dive into their work and get excited and passionate about it. Unlike other generations they are not afraid to ask why if they don’t understand the vision. Even though we may feel like it, this isn’t to be annoying they […]