Caring More Is Quite The Competitive Edge!

Posted May 11, 2011

I was reminiscing with my mother the other day about a Diner we used to go to after mass on Sundays. We talked about how we’d always request one of Terry’s tables. Why? Because Terry cared more than the others! Terry cared  to remember that I liked to order the Turkey and Gravy even though … continue reading »

You Better Get Over Not “Getting It”

Posted May 10, 2011

You don’t have to search very far these days to find someone who tells you straight up. . . “I don’t get Twitter” “I don’t get all this Social Media stuff” “I don’t get sales people who feel the need to blog.” And just to be fair gang, it’s not just the anti Sales 2.0 … continue reading »

The “Little Voice”

Posted May 8, 2011

I was listening to an interview with Sara Bareilles from back in 2006 where she was asked a rather direct question about the title of her upcoming album “Little Voice”. She was asked why she would call the album that when she certainly didn’t have a “little voice” She explained that the phrase “little voice” … continue reading »

Do You Interrogate Your Network?

Posted May 5, 2011

I’m seeing a trend in the social networking circles that I believe is quite limiting. Interrogating people! Someone wants to connect with you and you ask them “Why?” Or “How do I know you?” I know of people who ask people who follow them on Twitter why those chose to follow them. I’ve invited people … continue reading »

How to Edit Your Way to Your Best Life

Posted May 4, 2011

This is a guest post from my friend Diane Roodvoets My earliest recollection of being attracted to the notion of “self-improvement” was when I was off at summer camp at the tender age of  nine.  How many kids do you know who have come home from camp with anything other than dirty clothes and candy … continue reading »

How To Cut To The Chase With Your Prospects

Posted May 3, 2011

Did you ever feel like your appointment was turning into a game of 20 questions and you are like one question away from asking “So is it animal or mineral already dude?” I never really understood the guessing game dynamic that many meetings take on. Our prospects are busier than ever and simply don’t have … continue reading »

How To Give To Your Network Without Going Broke!

Posted May 2, 2011

Quite frankly, I think people get downright nervous when they keep reading about how they should give to their network. I would imagine that it conjures up images of giving away your business and conditioning your network not to pay you for your services. Well it certainly doesn’t have to be that way, in fact, … continue reading »

Something To Do Before You Fire A Prospect

Posted May 1, 2011

When it comes to pursuing a prospect, I see lots people who give up way too early and you know what . . . I also see lots of people hanging on way too long. Truth be told, I see both sides of this one because on one hand we don’t want to just give … continue reading »

6 Strategies For A Better Day!

Posted April 30, 2011

In this week’s podcast we focus on the 6 daily strategies that can help you be more effective 1)    Begin and End Your Day More Intentionally 2)    A Daily System You Can Apply That Helped Chicken Soup For The Soul Become A Best Seller. 3)    Relentless Focus On Your Success Drivers! 4)    Understanding The 4 … continue reading »

3 States You Need To Access Next Week

Posted April 29, 2011

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that I’m a big advocate of the use of music to help you access peak performance states! There are 3 key states that I’d like for you to think about: 1)    Your “Go Get ‘Em” State: This is that state you access when its … continue reading »

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