Sales, Effectiveness, and Communication.
In what is undoubtedly one of the oddest juxtapositions, concurrent with all the “political correctness,” has been the growing acceptance of profanity in everyday conversation. Swearing is Everywhere TV and Radio, with subscription services pushing the boundaries of what is “acceptable,” has wrought greater latitude for informal language in the public networks. This past year…
Conversation Skills are Hard to Master Having good business conversations matters more than ever. Regardless of where you sit functionally in an organization (Sales, Finance, IT, HR, etc.), communicating the broader business values of what you’re working on to each other is essential for cross-functional success. “Elevating the conversation” to common business goals everyone can…
The workplace, in my experience, boils down to focusing on two things: attitude and execution. Generally, these walk hand in hand. Having the right attitude can help you execute better. If you perform well, you’re succeeding at your job. But what exactly is a great work attitude? Are there beliefs/actions that are transportable across different organizations…
There was a time many years ago when, more than anything, I wanted a job that would give me “most evenings and weekends off.” That, I told myself, would be my perfect job! At the time, I was reaping the rewards of some horrible choices I had made early in my life. I was working…
Sooner or later, you will be googled. Maybe by an employer, customer, or neighbor. When that happens, what will they find? What you hope for is that everything that turns up is positive and indicative of your kind of person. This article will provide some personal branding basics to get you toward a positive and…