Brian Maynor September 26, 2013
September 25, 2013By 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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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L Paul Cline – Upgrading Your Business Casual
September 19, 2013By L. Paul Cline September 19, 2013 Dressing for work used to be like an easy uniform – suit or sport coat with a dress shirt and tie. However, times…
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Brian Maynor September 19, 2013
September 19, 2013By 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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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Ken Gasque: Is your advertising branding?
September 16, 2013By 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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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Jerry Bellune September 17, 2013
September 16, 2013By 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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Brian Maynor September 11, 2013
September 11, 2013By 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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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Jerry Bellune September 10, 2013
September 9, 2013By 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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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Deborah OConnor September 10, 2013
September 9, 2013By 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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L. Paul Cline September 5, 2013
September 5, 2013L. 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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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Deborah OConnor September 3, 2013
September 2, 2013By 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, 2013By 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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Jerry Bellune September 3, 2013
September 2, 2013By 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, 2013By 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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Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose August 29, 2013
August 29, 2013By 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, 2013By 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, 2013By 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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Brian Maynor August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013By 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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Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose
August 27, 2013By 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, 2013L. 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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Betty Parker: The Leadership Minute
August 27, 2013By Betty Parker August 22, 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…
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Jerry Bellune August 26, 2013
August 26, 2013By Jerry BelluneAugust 26, 2013Are you riding a dead horse?Those are the ones that once were profitable.You loved them when they were profitable.Why ride them now when they aren’t profitable?Isn’t…
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Deborah OConnor August 27, 2013
August 26, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorAugust 27, 2013 Business gifting can convey many meanings. You might want to thank someone for a job well-done, congratulate someone on a promotion, offer condolences on a…
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Deborah OConnor August 27, 2013
August 26, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorAugust 27, 2013 Business gifting can convey many meanings. You might want to thank someone for a job well-done, congratulate someone on a promotion, offer condolenceson a death…
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Jerry Bellune August 26, 2013
August 26, 2013By Jerry BelluneAugust 26, 2013Are you riding a dead horse?Those are the ones that once were profitable.You loved them when they were profitable.Why ride them now when they aren’t profitable?Isn’t…
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Brian Maynor August 22, 2013
August 22, 2013By Brian MaynorAugust 22, 2013 To say the summer has been rainy would be an understatement, and it looks like the trend is going to continue as we move into fall…
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Betty Parker: The Leadership Minute, Tip #1
August 22, 2013By Betty ParkerAugust 22, 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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Brian Maynor August 22, 2013
August 22, 2013By Brian MaynorAugust 22, 2013 To say the summer has been rainy would be an understatement, and it looks like the trend is going to continue as we move into fall…
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Jeffrey Gitomer August 22, 2013
August 22, 2013By Jeffrey GitomerAugust 22, 2013 Summer’s over. Back to school. Boy, there are some memories. High school. College. Subjects you loved,subjects you hated. Teachers you loved, teachers you hated. THE QUESTION…
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Ken Gasque: How is your image? What do your customers really think?
August 21, 2013By Ken Gasque August 21, 2013 Is your image what you want it to be? Is it accurate? Do you even know what it is? I am speaking about businesses, services and…
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L. Paul Cline August 20, 2013
August 20, 2013L. Paul Cline August 20, 2013 What do you do when you gain or lose a lot of weight and your clothing doesn’t fit? Dealing with your wardrobe when…
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