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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By Jerry Bellune   Jeff Bezos’ daring leap is the stuff of legend. There was never much question about his smarts. As a toddler, he tried dismantling his crib. He…

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By Jerry Bellune   Jeff Bezos’ daring leap is the stuff of legend. There was never much question about his smarts. As a toddler, he tried dismantling his crib. He…

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By Brian Maynor   Having just celebrated a birthday I found a recent article both poignant and relatable, because it captured this moment in my life exactly. In ‘You’re More…

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By Brian Maynor   Having just celebrated a birthday I found a recent article both poignant and relatable, because it captured this moment in my life exactly. In ‘You’re More…

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By Deborah O’Connor   Due to the excellent response last week regarding my article on working in Japan, I have decided to include an article on doing business in Mexico.…

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By Jerry Bellune     Nikki Haley has an amazing American success story. We’ve watched her do things others may think stupid. After you read this, decide for yourself if…

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By Jeffrey Gitomer    I sat in a Jim Rohn seminar one day in 1995 and heard him say, “Formal education will earn you a living. Self-education will earn you…

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By Jeffrey Gitomer    I sat in a Jim Rohn seminar one day in 1995 and heard him say, “Formal education will earn you a living. Self-education will earn you…

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By Jeffrey Gitomer    Everyone tells you to meet with the decision maker. Everyone tells you to meet with the CEO.   However, it seems no one offers any advice…

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By Jeffrey Gitomer    Everyone tells you to meet with the decision maker. Everyone tells you to meet with the CEO.   However, it seems no one offers any advice…

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By Brian Maynor   Age is a tricky topic, because it is emotionally charged and typically used either positively or negatively, but never neutrally, though it is something we do…

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By Brian Maynor   Age is a tricky topic, because it is emotionally charged and typically used either positively or negatively, but never neutrally, though it is something we do…

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By Jerry Bellune   Just do something stupid   Forrest Gump had it right. Stupid is as stupid does. Most Gump fans misunderstood Forrest. Forrest was an innocent. He didn’t…

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By Jerry Bellune   Just do something stupid   Forrest Gump had it right. Stupid is as stupid does. Most Gump fans misunderstood Forrest. Forrest was an innocent. He didn’t…

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By Deborah O’Connor   Working overseas can be interesting and cultural, but mastering the business etiquette in a foreign country can be especially difficult. Though you will never know everything,…

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By Deborah O’Connor   Working overseas can be interesting and cultural, but mastering the business etiquette in a foreign country can be especially difficult. Though you will never know everything,…

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By Jeffrey Gitomer    If you’ve never been to the Guggenheim Museum in New York City you’re missing an exceptional experience and an incredible lesson in sales. When you enter…

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By Jeffrey Gitomer    If you’ve never been to the Guggenheim Museum in New York City you’re missing an exceptional experience and an incredible lesson in sales. When you enter…

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By Brian Maynor    A proponent for everyone looking their best, my goal is always to boost confidence, courage and self-esteem, but what happens when those attributes go a bit…

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By Brian Maynor    A proponent for everyone looking their best, my goal is always to boost confidence, courage and self-esteem, but what happens when those attributes go a bit…

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By Deborah O’Connor   Improper use of email can endanger jobs, friendships, and wreak havoc on everyone. There is protocol to follow and your errors can ruin lives. Read on:…

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By Deborah O’Connor   Improper use of email can endanger jobs, friendships, and wreak havoc on everyone. There is protocol to follow and your errors can ruin lives. Read on:…

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By Jerry Bellune   The communities we serve are not just cash cows. We need to return part of what they give us. Management guru Tom Peters has this to…

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By Jerry Bellune   The communities we serve are not just cash cows. We need to return part of what they give us. Management guru Tom Peters has this to…

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By Brian Maynor   Last week I had the great pleasure of meeting and presenting a professional image workshop with the Midland’s Chapter of Women in Lodging.  These ladies were…

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By Brian Maynor   Last week I had the great pleasure of meeting and presenting a professional image workshop with the Midland’s Chapter of Women in Lodging.  These ladies were…

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  By Frances Kweller  Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Kweller Prep   A new business venture is like a new marriage: it’s really exciting and fun; then it’s a lot of work…

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  By Frances Kweller  Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Kweller Prep   A new business venture is like a new marriage: it’s really exciting and fun; then it’s a lot of work…

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By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose   New employees represent not only a huge investment of time and money, but they can also significantly add to or detract from an…

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By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose   New employees represent not only a huge investment of time and money, but they can also significantly add to or detract from an…

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By Jeffrey Gitomer   Have you ever thought about the way you think?  How do thoughts just pop into your head? How do you create an idea?   Most people take…

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By Jeffrey Gitomer   Have you ever thought about the way you think?  How do thoughts just pop into your head? How do you create an idea?   Most people take…

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By Jerry Bellune   Community relations can make or break you. Dodging the media is a major mistake. Don’t even think about doing it. As an owner, answer the media…

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By Jerry Bellune   Community relations can make or break you. Dodging the media is a major mistake. Don’t even think about doing it. As an owner, answer the media…

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By Deborah O’Connor   Tattoo sleeves, ink on your neck, the infamous tramp stamp, odd body piercings, the list  goes on. ‘What were they thinking’ is a common response because…

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By Deborah O’Connor   Tattoo sleeves, ink on your neck, the infamous tramp stamp, odd body piercings, the list  goes on. ‘What were they thinking’ is a common response because…

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Jeffrey, As you suggest, my company is going to start filming client video testimonials. There will be some clients we would not invite to give a testimonial due to their less…

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Jeffrey, As you suggest, my company is going to start filming client video testimonials. There will be some clients we would not invite to give a testimonial due to their less…

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When a customer says “I want to think about it” or “I need some time to think it over” it’s one of the most frustrating expressions a salesperson can hear.…

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When a customer says “I want to think about it” or “I need some time to think it over” it’s one of the most frustrating expressions a salesperson can hear.…

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By Brian Maynor While some of the country may be experiencing temperatures 10-20 degrees cooler than normal, we have not been so lucky here in South Carolina.  Heat and humidity…

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By Brian Maynor While some of the country may be experiencing temperatures 10-20 degrees cooler than normal, we have not been so lucky here in South Carolina.  Heat and humidity…

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By Deborah O’Connor   Every office has gossip and everyone knows who the perpetrators are.  They seem to revel in spreading rumors, causing trouble, and can be very intimidating. The…

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By Deborah O’Connor   Every office has gossip and everyone knows who the perpetrators are.  They seem to revel in spreading rumors, causing trouble, and can be very intimidating. The…

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By Jerry Bellune   Make time for your VIP clients Here’s more free advice for business owners. It’s worth exactly what you’re paying for it . . . . .…

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By Jerry Bellune   Make time for your VIP clients Here’s more free advice for business owners. It’s worth exactly what you’re paying for it . . . . .…

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By Brian Maynor Last week I received this excellent question from a reader: Q:  Dear Brian, I love bright colors, but my office is very conservative.  I often layer colors…

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By Brian Maynor Last week I received this excellent question from a reader: Q:  Dear Brian, I love bright colors, but my office is very conservative.  I often layer colors…

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