Why Empathic Listening Skills Are What We All Need Right Now

February 22, 2021 | Comments Off on Why Empathic Listening Skills Are What We All Need Right Now

I doubt that I have to tell you that our culture has a problem with listening. Turn on the news and it’s abundantly clear. Even at family gatherings, lack of listening and understanding can grow into hostility and resentment. And in the business world, not listening closely leads to conflict, dissatisfied customers, and missed opportunities.…

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Telling vs. Selling – And Why It Makes All the Difference

February 15, 2021 | Comments Off on Telling vs. Selling – And Why It Makes All the Difference

You know the four words most dreaded at the end of a sales presentation? “I’ll think about it…” Every sales professional hears this from time to time, and there are smart strategies to respond to “I’ll think about it” that turn it into “Yes!” With that said, if your prospects are regularly telling you that…

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Valentine’s Day Is a Chance to Appreciate All Your Loves

February 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Is a Chance to Appreciate All Your Loves

This Sunday is February 14th, and while some people think of Valentine’s Day as a “Hallmark holiday” invented to sell greeting cards, I encourage you to think beyond this cynical label. As you make plans with your loved one, buy treats for the children in your life, and pick out chocolates and flowers, it’s worth…

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Stuck in a Rut? Here Are the Keys to Reaching Your Potential

February 2, 2021 | Comments Off on Stuck in a Rut? Here Are the Keys to Reaching Your Potential

Sales is something I’ve always had a natural knack for. That doesn’t mean I didn’t work at it, and it doesn’t mean I’ve never stumbled, but sales and networking are strengths of mine. That’s why I do what I do. Every entrepreneur has strong points. Some of us excel at strategic planning, while others are…

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Servant Leadership

Shift What You’re Focused on to Succeed in 2021

January 27, 2021 | Comments Off on Shift What You’re Focused on to Succeed in 2021

Today, I want to challenge you to change the way you think about leadership, whether you are a CEO, a volunteer leader, or a leader within your own home or community. Leadership lessons apply to everyone smart enough to learn from them. You see, as we start our careers, many of us start out on…

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