I work with many great students from a number of schools and programs. When looking at our future, it’s critical to remember where our careers started and how challenging it was to get our first professional position. I’ve asked my resident Millennial, Erin to share her thoughts.
For many of us who sell professional services, we do much of our business development through partners and referrals. I spend over half my time talking with Centers of Influence (COI) in business development activities. I thought it might be helpful to share what I’ve learned in developing relationships with…
How do you become a more innovative leader? What skills are required to help you build an organization that focuses on your client’s needs and increases the opportunity to create breakthrough products and services?
Does your work place vision statement incorporate the word ‘innovation’ yet the company is far from being innovative. In fact, most ideas are the same old ideas that have been recycled year after year? If you said yes to the above you are caught in the ‘innovation’ trap that lots…
I’ve received several notes from former clients who run startup businesses asking how to hire the right sales professionals for their businesses. They found that hiring the best resume often times leads to failure for the startup sales professionals.
I’ve had several interesting conversations with clients over the last two weeks about getting involved in coaching a new CEO who is struggling with their new role and responsibilities. Two of these clients are privately held businesses and both have been in business over 20 years. In both cases, the CEOs…
Monday we talked about building stronger relationships with your best potential clients. Today I will discuss why you should invest your time in clients that you want to work with. Here’s why it’s the best way to build your business.
Can you can learn a few valuable business lessons from the futuristic new cop drama show on Fox: Almost Human? What I can share with you is that you can learn a few valuable business lessons from the futuristic new cop drama show on Fox: Almost Human.
I’d like to introduce you to our newest guest blogger. His name is Dion Shealey and he’s someone I think you will enjoy hearing from. He’s a successful entrepreneur and leader and he’s committed to helping you become more successful.
How do you stand out from the crowd when marketing your products and services? With all the marketing messages you see and hear every day, what stands out for you, what gets you to take action on something you hear today? I bet if you’re like me, you respond to…