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Five Self-Deceptions That Hold Us Back
As human beings, we’re experts at deceiving ourselves, all because it’s so easy for us to think we know more than we do. As a
What Customers Want to Know About Salespeople Before They Buy
They may not say anything, but don’t be fooled. You’re not home free, no matter how long you’ve been in the business or how good
Contrarian thinking can put us on the right track
It makes business more interesting when there are a few contrarians around. For example, a Jeff Bezos, a Steve Jobs, or an Elon Musk, those
Without Customer Trust, Nothing Else Matters
When the contractor didn’t deliver the proposal as promised, the homeowner called to find out when to expect it. “Sorry about that,” was the reply,
Why Salespeople Don’t Make More Sales
Things don’t go well for some salespeople. Simply put, they say they want to sell, but their numbers tell a different story. What’s missing? What
How to Avoid Becoming Obsolete on the Job
Millions of us wake up one morning to the haunting realization that we’re losing the battle to avoid becoming obsolete on the job. It affects
19 Nudges to Move Your Career in the Right Direction
When you’re asked to explain why you should be promoted, get a raise, or have a new job, it can make you feel uncomfortable. Why?
17 Ways to Keep Your Sales from Running Out of Gas
Too many salespeople find themselves running on fumes when it comes to prospects. “I get up every morning and ask myself the same question: Who
If You Don’t Fix It, You Can’t Succeed
Hard skills and soft skills aren’t enough The job world is changing so rapidly that it’s next to impossible to know what to do even
Think Like a Customer or Lose the Sale
Changing the sales narrative “Don’t fall into the trap of thinking like a customer. If you do, you’re done.” This warning has been pounded into