Sales AdviceBy Jeffrey Gitomer     I’ve been attending networking clubs and networking meetings for the better part of 25 years. A couple of weeks ago, I attended a Business…

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By Brian Maynor     Everyone wants to get ahead and forge a successful career, but can being too ambitious hurt your chances? We’ve talked about the importance of balancing…

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By Jerry BelluneGrand larceny can get you a vacation . . . in prison. Stealing from brilliant people can make you a fortune. Walt Disney is as good an example…

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By Jerry BelluneGrand larceny can get you a vacation . . . in prison. Stealing from brilliant people can make you a fortune. Walt Disney is as good an example…

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By Deborah O’Connor    As a society, we are becoming more self-absorbed and self-centered and fail to consider how our behavior affects those around us. It’s not surprising that every…

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Sales Advice By Jeffrey Gitomer     I went to a networking meeting last week hosted by a formal networking organization called Business Network International. Many of you know this…

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Sales Advice By Jeffrey Gitomer     I went to a networking meeting last week hosted by a formal networking organization called Business Network International. Many of you know this…

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By Brian Maynor   Continuing our theme of celebrating ourselves, few things have the ability to work wonders instantly like a smile. Happy, authentic, friendly and credible are just some…

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By Brian Maynor   Continuing our theme of celebrating ourselves, few things have the ability to work wonders instantly like a smile. Happy, authentic, friendly and credible are just some…

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By Diane Gottsman   When you are asked to introduce a keynote speaker at an event, you don’t want to pull a “John Travolta”. If you think there is no…

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By Diane Gottsman   When you are asked to introduce a keynote speaker at an event, you don’t want to pull a “John Travolta”. If you think there is no…

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By Deborah O’Connor    How important is social strategy to your business? In today’s economic climate, it’s more important than ever. There are several key aspects of a social strategy…

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By Deborah O’Connor    How important is social strategy to your business? In today’s economic climate, it’s more important than ever. There are several key aspects of a social strategy…

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By Jerry Bellune   Keep your eyes open for ideas Everywhere I go, I see marketing ideas. Some are excellent and worth stealing. Many are not but there’s a lesson…

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By Jerry Bellune   Keep your eyes open for ideas Everywhere I go, I see marketing ideas. Some are excellent and worth stealing. Many are not but there’s a lesson…

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By Brian Maynor We all know exercise is important for our health, but we also know how hard it is to find or make time for it with an over-packed…

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By Brian Maynor We all know exercise is important for our health, but we also know how hard it is to find or make time for it with an over-packed…

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Sales AdviceBy Jeffrey Gitomer   “Return on Investment” (ROI) in business is predicated on the ability of the company to deliver as promised in product, profit, and its accompanying service.…

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By Deborah O’Connor   Last week I was teaching etiquette to a group and was asked the question, “Why do we need etiquette anyway, and how did it start?” Here…

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By Jerry Bellune   Mastering the Nod Factor My first real sales job was selling life insurance. At least the first one I thought of as “paid sales.” My father…

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By Brian Maynor     If you don’t own a piece of wearable technology yet chances are you will before the end of the year.  With Apple presenting their Apple…

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Sales Advice By Jeffrey Gitomer   Ever leave a tip? Sure you have. And most of the time, the amount of the tip is based on the perceived service or…

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Seven tactics for over-achievers. These helped me double my own productivity.   1. Take the initiative. Need uninterrupted time for a big project? Close and lock your office door. Post…

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By Deborah O’Connor   Drones, SlideShare, Pinterest, Bandwatch, Foursquare, LinkedIn, You Tube, Vimeo, FuelBand, Boom to Bust, these are just a very few social media tools available out there. Our…

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By Brian Maynor   We are creatures of habit, no doubt about it and sometimes that’s a good thing, but it can also be exhausting and demanding. I recently read…

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By Deborah O’Connor   I received a letter this week from a young man interested in learning how to invest when starting a new job. I think you will find…

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By Jerry Bellune   These have helped me over the years.   1. Set up a big project goal plan. This is for projects that take more than a day.…

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Sales Advice By Jeffrey Gitomer   Are you being forced to sell someone else’s way? Are you uncomfortable using a “system” of selling? I read a report yesterday stating that…

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Femininity And Negotiations – A Match Not Made In Heaven By Brian Maynor   A recent study published in the journal Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes states that men…

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By Jerry Bellune   Get smart about email and your in box. Productive people don’t let email suck them in. It’s lethal as quick sand. It kills your time. Set…

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By Deborah O’Connor   Sweden is a beautiful country, but doing business there can be a challenge if you do not know the customs and traditions. One of the primary…

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Sales Advice By Jeffrey Gitomer   I’m spending the day at Marché aux Puces, the antique flea markets of Paris. Also known as the “Puces” or “MAP,” it hosts 14 named…

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By Brian Maynor   FORBES recently ran an article by Kristi Hedges, How Important Is Your First Impression Really?, evaluating the significance of first impressions and if research supports their…

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By Brian Maynor   FORBES recently ran an article by Kristi Hedges, How Important Is Your First Impression Really?, evaluating the significance of first impressions and if research supports their…

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By Jerry Bellune   Are you willing to practice self-discipline? Most of us struggle with managing our time. But time management is not the issue. Misguided people talk about managing…

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[row] [col col=8] By Deborah O’Connor We’ve all applied for jobs throughout our lives, but how do you really ensure that you will get the job you want and the…

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[row] [col col=8]   By Jeffrey Gitomer   Here are a few questions to get your social sales juices flowing: Why are big companies interested in big data? Why are…

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By Brian Maynor   Obviously Mother Nature didn’t get the memo that summer should be coming to a close.  How are we supposed to pack away last season’s wears and…

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By Jerry Bellune   It’s not about time. It’s what we do with it. As kids, time seemed elastic and elusive. It seemed to stretch forever if we were: •…

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By Deborah O’Connor   Doing business in Canada is not very different than doing business in the US. The French province of Quebec has a different value system than the…

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By Brian Maynor   Small talk is a social construct that people either embrace or abhor, but there are significant benefits to engaging in the practice, especially before negotiations if…

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By Jeffrey Gitomer    I see, therefore I learn. I see, therefore I think. I learn and I think, therefore I reason and respond. THE POWER: That is the power…

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By Jerry Bellune   Visionaries attract skeptics and detractors. Walt Disney’s family said a theme park was stupid. But look what he did with Disneyland. Nido Qubein has had his…

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By Deborah O’Connor   Whether it be a full-size office or a cubicle, how you decorate it can speak volumes about you and your career. Think about walking into a…

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By Brian Maynor   Recently the following question came across my email: “I work in a casual office that currently doesn’t have a dress code or fragrances policy.  Is it…

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By Deborah O’Connor   France is a very popular destination for travelers, but we do not often hear about doing business in the City of Lights. It is not uncommon…

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