The first thing is to realize that YOU cannot force it. This is not about your product, or your price, or you. This is a response to a situation the client is encountering.
There are surveys that suggest that not enough people say “Thanks” in the office. Research says that only 10% of adults say “Thanks” to a colleague every day, and just 7% express gratitude daily to a boss.
Read MoreAs a Sales Leader, a question when it comes to communication is: how do I approach a conversation with a team member? What do I say? And what do I avoid? This is my list of best practices for the leadership conversation.
Read MoreI was reading an article recently on six phrases managers need to stop using in team meetings, and one phrase, in particular, struck a chord with me: “In my opinion…” As a leader, stating an opinion carries grave dangers!
Read MoreVery early in my career, I learned that if you ask questions you are leading the conversation. And to this day I find that this holds true every time. Asking questions is powerful. In addition to leading a conversation, it has many other positive effects.
Read MoreEvery leader knows the importance of communication. And a surprising number fails in this vital skill. Whether it is verbal, non-verbal, written, visual, in-person, email, text, phone, ... all you have to remember is: JUST DO IT. If you want to be a leader, there is no excuse.
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