Many people would describe listening and hearing as synonymous. Merriam Webster defines hearing as “the process, function or power of perceiving sound.” They also define listening as “the ability to hear something with thoughtful attention.” Out of these two definitions, there is a winner when it comes to a business setting. Listening is the better... Read More
Just last week, I was awarded $15 million from the United Nations Secretary General. Apparently, the African government was supposed to pay me my long overdue funds, but because of corruption and busy schedules, the Secretary General was unable to take action sooner. All I need to do to get my money now is provide... Read More
Just last week, I was awarded $15 million from the United Nations Secretary General. Apparently, the African government was supposed to pay me my long overdue funds, but because of corruption and busy schedules, the Secretary General was unable to take action sooner. All I need to do to get my money now is provide... Read More
Memorial Day is here again. As is always the case, the holiday of remembrance heralds in the familiar sights, smells, and sounds of the beginning of Summer. Everywhere hangs colorful flags; suburban fathers wheel out the backyard barbecues, fighting and cursing at the long-disused apparatus as it refuses to light; firecrackers are soon to be... Read More
Memorial Day is here again. As is always the case, the holiday of remembrance heralds in the familiar sights, smells, and sounds of the beginning of Summer. Everywhere hangs colorful flags; suburban fathers wheel out the backyard barbecues, fighting and cursing at the long-disused apparatus as it refuses to light; firecrackers are soon to be... Read More
When I was in high school I was a total nerd. And I mean a really big nerd, for reference I was literally captain of the speech and debate team and I enjoyed waking up at 6:00 am every Saturday to compete in academic competitions. Yeah, I was that caliber of a nerd. But, despite... Read More
Coming into the corporate world is similar to dating. When you meet someone for a first date you dress your best, have a few interesting facts in your head ready to share and clean out your car. Soon you start dating exclusively, you go out on dates, surprise each other, and enjoy getting dressed up... Read More
In tandem with fostering customer loyalty, a company must also cultivate employee loyalty through a culture that motivates and rewards staffers for superior performance. Such rewards and incentives can be in the form of promotional incentive products to deepen an employee’s commitment to the organization. While some might prefer to allocate their promotional products budget... Read More
We’ve all heard the definition of insanity: Repeating the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. May I ask if this describes your typical day? Repeating the same thing over and over again and getting the same results? I have had the opportunity to speak with thousands of distributors and reps in... Read More
Like many of you I have a daily routine when I get to work every morning. After putting my laptop in the dock, turning it on and getting caught up on any urgent e-mails or voice mail messages that might have come in overnight, I usually like to accomplish one or two things before heading... Read More
