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Authentic Recognition Improves Culture
In recent years I’ve learned a lot about the importance culture plays in an overall business. Throughout a 20+ year career in business leadership, I’ve had the opportunity to experience firsthand varying cultures and observe those cultures’ impact on the business as a whole. As a result of those experiences, I now believe that culture…
Why is Self-Development Important?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the potential lifetime earnings of an individual with a bachelor’s degree versus someone without is over $1M higher. If we break that down over a 40-year career, that $1M translates to an annual income difference of $25,000 or an extra $12.00 per hour (based on a 40-hour workweek). For…
7 Tips to Leverage the Power of LinkedIn
LinkedIn now commands a staggering 800+ million users in more than 200 countries. It is arguably the top destination for professionals worldwide to network with other professionals for multiple different business needs. LinkedIn also offers a wide range of additional services that come with paid subscriptions, such as LinkedIn Learning, Job Seeker, Sales Navigator, and…
How To Turn Conflict into Cooperation
I feel anxiety building deep within my gut. Matzie is talking again. She repeats herself as an unrelenting barrage of words flows from her mouth. Glancing at Aaron, he appears to be checking his notes. My eyes shift to Josey, and she looks bored. The one-hour meeting is half over. It should be a 30-minute…
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Far too often, we do not “filter” what we say, and in turn, what we mean can get jumbled. This can sometimes be a sign that we need to work on our Emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability of someone to identify and manage their own emotions, as well as the emotions of…
How Sales Training Can Lower Customer Retention Cost
Sales revenue is the lifeblood of any business. So it only stands to reason you want to do everything you can to ensure your sales revenue grows year-over-year, driving your profit margins and customer loyalty up. But to grow your business, you have to grow the people in it. That’s why sales presentation training is…