Jeffrey Gitomer October 8, 2013

  October 7, 2013

By Jeffrey GitomerOctober 8, 2013  As you may know, I’m a regular flyer. About 200 flights a year. Mostly onmajor airlines, but because I’m more interested in flying non-stop thangetting travel…

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Deborah OConnor October 8, 2013

  October 7, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorOctober 8, 2013  We have all found ourselves in unusual or unsettling situations. While Icannot address every one of them, let’s go over a few more common areas.…

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Deborah OConnor October 8, 2013

  October 7, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorOctober 8, 2013  We have all found ourselves in unusual or unsettling situations. While I cannot address every one of them, let’s go over a few more common…

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Brian Maynor October 3, 2013

  October 2, 2013

By Brian MaynorOctober 3, 2013   Black is slimming.  Prints make great camouflage.  Short people shouldn’t wear long skirts. We have all heard and blindly followed blanket statements about fashion and…

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Brian Maynor October 3, 2013

  October 2, 2013

By Brian MaynorOctober 3, 2013  Black is slimming.  Prints make great camouflage.  Short people shouldn’t wear long skirts.We have all heard and blindly followed blanket statements about fashion and clothes that…

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L. Paul Cline Oct 1, 2013

  October 1, 2013

By L. Paul Cline October 1, 2013  Casual clothing that doesn’t drape over the body with proper fit doesn’t portray the air of professionalism needed in most business settings.  So…

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Deborah OConnor September 30, 2013

  September 30, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 30, 2013   Is it really that important that your business correspondence is letter-perfect? Does anyone care anymore that punctuation and grammar are perfect? Do emails have…

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Jerry Bellune September 30, 2013

  September 30, 2013

By Jerry BelluneSeptember 30, 2013 Two friends are considering opening a small cafe.Their market is crowded with cafes and restaurants.They want to make theirs unique and appealing.This husband-wife team are gourmet…

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Jerry Bellune September 30, 2013

  September 30, 2013

By Jerry BelluneSeptember 30, 2013 Two friends are considering opening a small cafe.Their market is crowded with cafes and restaurants.They want to make theirs unique and appealing.This husband-wife team are gourmet…

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Deborah OConnor September 30, 2013

  September 30, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 30, 2013   Is it really that important that your business correspondence isletter-perfect? Does anyone care anymore that punctuation and grammarare perfect? Do emails have to be…

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Gitomer September 25, 2013

  September 25, 2013

By Jeffrey GitomerSeptember 25, 2013  In early August I got a call from a guy named Martin Rooney who had justmoved to Charlotte from New Jersey. Turns out we had a…

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Brian Maynor September 26, 2013

  September 25, 2013

By Brian MaynorSeptember 26, 2013   Fall has officially begun, and with the layers and deep rich colors it is no wonder why it is the favorite season for most people. …

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Brian Maynor September 26, 2013

  September 25, 2013

By Brian MaynorSeptember 26, 2013   Fall has officially begun, and with the layers and deep rich colors it is no wonder why it is the favorite season for most people. …

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Deborah OConnor September 23, 2013

  September 23, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 23, 2013   Many of us work in cubicles and it can be a challenge. The biggest issue is a lack of privacy, but with some well-directed…

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Deborah OConnor September 23, 2013

  September 23, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 23, 2013   Many of us work in cubicles and it can be a challenge. The biggest issue is a lack of privacy, but with some well-directed…

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Every ad needs a call for action.

  September 22, 2013

By Jerry BelluneSeptember 23, 2013You’ve heard, read and seen ads without one.The ads just sit there and don’t do anything.Remember: Ads have one job and one job only.If they don’t…

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Jerry Bellune September 23, 2013

  September 22, 2013

By Jerry BelluneSeptember 23, 2013You’ve heard, read and seen ads without one.The ads just sit there and don’t do anything.Remember: Ads have one job and one job only.If they don’t…

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Kathleen Parker September 20, 2013

  September 22, 2013

By Kathleen ParkerSeptember 20, 2013     News consumers by now have absorbed the message that Republicans are going to defund Obamacare, shut down the government, ruin the economy and…

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Jerry Bellune September 23, 2013

  September 22, 2013

By Jerry BelluneSeptember 23, 2013You’ve heard, read and seen ads without one.The ads just sit there and don’t do anything.Remember: Ads have one job and one job only.If they don’t…

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Brian Maynor September 19, 2013

  September 19, 2013

By Brian MaynorSeptember 19, 2013   Do you ever look at someone and think, ‘of all the items in your closet why did you choose to wear those together’?  I do…

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Brian Maynor September 19, 2013

  September 19, 2013

By Brian MaynorSeptember 19, 2013  Do you ever look at someone and think, ‘of all the items in your closet why did you choose to wear those together’?  I do frequently,…

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Jeffrey Gitomer September 18, 2013

  September 18, 2013

By Jeffrey GitomerSeptember 18, 2013 I’m at a corporate conference about to give my 90-minute, customized, personalized talk. I spent hours preparing it – as I do all my talks –…

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Jerry Bellune September 17, 2013

  September 16, 2013

By Jerry BelluneSeptember 17, 2013 The formula isn’t rocket science.Anyo ne can write them. Million dollar headlines should:1. Address the ideal client, customer or patient.2. Identify their needs and wants.3.…

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Ken Gasque: Is your advertising branding?

  September 16, 2013

By Ken Gasque September 16, 2013   On April 1, 1976 in a garage in Cupertino California three young nerds created Apple Computer and on August 10, 2011 Apple became…

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Jerry Bellune September 17, 2013

  September 16, 2013

By Jerry BelluneSeptember 17, 2013 The formula isn’t rocket science.Anyo ne can write them. Million dollar headlines should:1. Address the ideal client, customer or patient.2. Identify their needs and wants.3.…

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Deborah OConnor September 17, 2013

  September 16, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 17, 2013   There are many companies and industries where business casual is the everyday dress. Whether you wear casual clothing, a uniform, or a mix of…

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Deborah OConnor September 17, 2013

  September 16, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 17, 2013   There are many companies and industries where business casual is the everyday dress. Whether you wear casual clothing, a uniform, or a mix of…

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Brian Maynor September 11, 2013

  September 11, 2013

By Brian MaynorSeptember 11, 2013   New York Fashion Week may have just come to an end but the ideas andinspiration generated by the shows will fuel designers and merchandisers for…

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Brian Maynor September 11, 2013

  September 11, 2013

By Brian MaynorSeptember 11, 2013   New York Fashion Week may have just come to an end but the ideas andinspiration generated by the shows will fuel designers and merchandisers for…

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Jeffrey Gitomer September 11, 2013

  September 10, 2013

By Jeffrey GitomerSeptember 11, 2013     Hi Jeffrey, I just purchased your new book on the 21.5 Unbreakable Laws of Selling. As usual, it’s full of amazing content. But…

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Deborah OConnor September 10, 2013

  September 9, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 10, 2013   We all dine out at one time or another, for business as well as pleasure.There is a wealth of information on how to do…

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Jerry Bellune September 10, 2013

  September 9, 2013

By Jerry BelluneSeptember 10, 2013 How to make your brand memorable All of us want memorable brands.Brands our ideal customers value and talk about.It’s easy to share with you the…

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Jerry Bellune September 10, 2013

  September 9, 2013

By Jerry BelluneSeptember 10, 2013 How to make your brand memorable All of us want memorable brands.Brands our ideal customers value and talk about.It’s easy to share with you the…

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Deborah OConnor September 10, 2013

  September 9, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 10, 2013   We all dine out at one time or another, for business as well as pleasure. There is a wealth of information on how to…

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Betty Parker: The Leadership Minute, Tip #2

  September 9, 2013

By Betty ParkerSeptember 9, 2013   For the executive on the go, learn to lead in a minute with helpful tips from “The Leadership Minute”.  Get practical advice bi-monthly from…

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L. Paul Cline September 5, 2013

  September 5, 2013

L. Paul ClineSeptember 5, 2013   Oh happy day!  The healthy life changes are bringing good results but now you’re being swallowed by your clothes!  A great change, but somewhat…

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Brian Maynor September 5, 2013

  September 4, 2013

By Brian MaynorSeptember 5, 2013   Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at the ProfessionalWomen’s Networking of the Midlands luncheon.  These women were amazing,engaged, passionate and real about their…

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Jeffrey Gitomer September 5, 2013

  September 4, 2013

By Jeffrey GitomerSeptember 5, 2013   Leadership actions that are not an option for leaders. “Where’s the action? Where’s the game?” is a line in the song “OldestEstablished” from the immortal…

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Brian Maynor September 5, 2013

  September 4, 2013

By Brian MaynorSeptember 5, 2013   Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at the Professional Women’s Networking of the Midlands luncheon.  These women were amazing, engaged, passionate and real…

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Jerry Bellune September 3, 2013

  September 2, 2013

By Jerry BelluneSeptember 3, 2013 How valuable is your brand?Sergio Zyman had problems with Coca Cola.He wanted to do direct response advertising.He knew it would give Coke an edge against…

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Deborah OConnor September 3, 2013

  September 2, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 3, 2013 Conflict occurs all the time in business, in fact it is surprising that it doesn’t occur more often. The key is keeping the conflict professional…

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Deborah OConnor September 3, 2013

  September 2, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 3, 2013 Conflict occurs all the time in business, in fact it is surprising thatit doesn’t occur more often. The key is keeping the conflictprofessional instead of…

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Jerry Bellune September 3, 2013

  September 2, 2013

By Jerry BelluneSeptember 3, 2013 How valuable is your brand?Sergio Zyman had problems with Coca Cola.He wanted to do direct response advertising.He knew it would give Coke an edge against…

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Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose August 29, 2013

  August 29, 2013

By Mike DuBose with Debra DuBose and Blake DuBose August 29, 2013 To most people, retirement sounds like a dream. After decades of work, they look forward to spending unlimited…

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Brian Maynor August 28, 2013

  August 28, 2013

By Brian MaynorAugust 28, 2013 As we wind down summer and prepare for the first day of fall, September 22, it is time to start planning your wardrobe transitions.  If you…

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Brian Maynor August 28, 2013

  August 28, 2013

By Brian MaynorAugust 28, 2013 As we wind down summer and prepare for the first day of fall, September 22, it is time to start planning your wardrobe transitions.  If you…

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Jeffrey Gitomer August 28, 2013

  August 28, 2013

By Jeffrey GitomerAugust 28, 2013   Pabulum leadership words really bug me – but not as bad as they may bug you if they’re uttered by your leader. Leaders are known…

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Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose

  August 27, 2013

By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBoseAugust 26, 2013 From 1946 to 1964, America’s birthrate soared, earning this time period its nickname: the Baby Boom. Now, these babies are all grown…

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L. Paul Cline August 27, 2013

  August 27, 2013

L. Paul ClineAugust 27, 2013   Weight gain – usually not a welcome event, but it happens in almost everyone’s life.  So what can you do about your wardrobe when…

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