“Isms” ensure you are remembered and quotedWe all have our favorite sayings. I have a friend, Doug, who says: “Even a blind squirrel can find an acorn sometimes” when talking about someone who just got lucky. It wasn’t skill or ambition – just dumb luck. I have come to know this saying as a Doug’ism. I always quote him when I use it. Read more
Don’t ignore Facebook for authentic business networking with people who “have your back”Over and over again, we hear that Facebook is for personal topics and LinkedIn is the social media hub for business. This is true in most cases. But, segmenting these networks is like saying you would never take a job lead from someone at church or from your buddy who you play softball with on Wednesday nights. Networking for business should not stop at the Facebook login page. Read more
Rich descriptions really bring the point home in business communicationWhere can you learn to be a better business presenter? Maybe at a music concert?
Madeleine Peyroux, the French American singer/ song writer could teach us a few things about business communication. From a structural standpoint, Peyroux’s aim as a writer involves: Read more
5 rules for storytelling that apply to any business presentationHas it been a while since you went to the library to personally hear a fairy tale read? Probably, that’s kids stuff isn’t it? Albert Einstein said: “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales.” This could also apply to adults Read more
10 ways to improve your observation skills (and your career), part IIIHow did you do on the observation test? If you found your observation skills lacking, it may be something to consider working on, as…
For people who plan to become the leaders of tomorrow, developing a keen sense of observation is a must. Read more
7 questions to consider to help solve a problem, part IRemember back in grade school, when you first learned about the scientific method?
Scientific method refers to a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. Read more
Listen to your customers – a skit helps a presentation have maximum impactHigh impact presentations are the ones people are still talking about weeks later. At a recent sales conference, I witnessed such a presentation. The success secret: use a skit to capture the audience and improve your powers of persuasion. Read more
How to write a presentation – where to begin?You need to write a presentation – the logical question? Where to start? Even the most experienced presenter runs up against this. Is it writer’s block? Probably not. You just need a new way to start. Getting the creative juices flowing today may be completely different than it was yesterday. Read more
Ken Revenaugh to speak about opportunity management and sales force communicationMarch 23 – Ken Revenaugh, VP, Sales Operations Oakwood Temporary Housing, James LiVigni, Vice President, Sales Operations, Kronos and Douglas A. Ferreira, Senior Training Specialist, Oakwood Temporary Housing Read more
What the “roach coach” has to do with YOUR brand – how to listen to your customersThe industrial strength “roach coach” is a mini restaurant on wheels. Previously confined to construction sites and garages, now the roach coach prowls office parks offering office personnel a fried breakfast and lunch. Read more