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I ask you to climb mountain A in two hours
You climb mountain B in 90 minutes
You are happy about being efficient, you did it quicker than I had estimated
However, are you effective?
Note, you climbed the wrong mountain.
Can you relate this to your workplace?
How many meetings would be ... Views: 1223
“Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinion of others, for those voices.
Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth.”
—KATHERINE MANSFIELD, British short-story writer
I invite you to watch this three-minute video on YouTube: ... Views: 1220
Graduating medical school is a significant accomplishment. It took consistent and persistent focused attention and action to reach that milestone. It demonstrates that doctors have the framework to create the success they desire for their lives. They already possess the foundation upon which ... Views: 1219
When visiting my parents one bright sunny weekend, I noticed that my mother had a beautiful plant with purple flowers resting on her window sill. As I was admiring her plant, a hummingbird approached the window desperately trying to reach these flowers. He must have tried three or four times ... Views: 1213
Wow. It’s amazing the impact that one person can have. It’s easy to forget how powerful we all are. Single-handedly, we can take an entire team down in flames, or inspire thousands worldwide to believe in themselves and make a positive difference in their world. This month I have witnessed both ... Views: 1212
Who's On Your Team?
You DO Have a Team, Right?
I don't have any employees. But I don't work alone, either. I love my independence, and I wouldn't think of going it alone.
I hire professionals to take care of various aspects of my business, but they never go on the payroll.
And for ... Views: 1211
It’s 2020, not just a new year, but a new decade, which means it’s probably a fairly safe bet that a lot of people will be thinking about topics such as organization and productivity. These often go hand in hand. It’s not just about superficial neatness.
A tidy desk does not necessarily equal ... Views: 1207
Daimler Trucks has uncovered the DD15 motor. It's the first in a four-dislodging family that in the long run force all Daimler Group trucks worldwide. The fresh start plan DD15 power all Daimler, Freightliner and Mitsubishi Fuso HD trucks the world over. It's gotten too costly to even think ... Views: 1203
When you send sales literature in the post your job is only just starting not ending. Make sure you know how to develop this to make the sale.
All too frequently sales people spend an inordinate amount of time posting out literature to prospective clients and customers. Generally it is ... Views: 1203
This is not an argument against the use of time management techniques but rather a point to be made about the common misuse of otherwise sound and strategic tactics. Many interpret effective time management as a way to unknowingly introduce complacency into their scheduling habits! Whether it is ... Views: 1198
Negotiation and Negotiating Skills are some of the most sought after sales training courses. People seek out negotiation tips, negotiating strategies and scour the web for processes to win against the 'other' person in a negotiation. It may come as a surprise to you but your own worst enemy in a ... Views: 1198
The 80/20 principle is also know as the Pareto principle after the economist who developed it. It is an almost universal principle that can be applied to business and life. It generally shows us that 80% of your return comes from 20% of your effort. We use this principle right throughout our ... Views: 1198
Many sales people, from those with experience to newcomers to the industry, go to sales seminars hoping to learn the tricks to get rid of the many struggles associated with selling.
The more hopeful amongst them are aiming to find the holy grail of selling techniques which will close every ... Views: 1197
Is Your Company The Real McCoy?
One of my favorite Gary Larson cartoons is the one with the cardboard cutouts of a hillbilly family on the lawn of their mountain shack. The caption reads: The Fake McCoys.
The term "Real McCoy" most likely comes from a railway invention by ... Views: 1191
Last week, during one of my complimentary 30-Minute Business Breakthrough Strategy Sessions, a potential client asked: “What is the difference between a customer and a client?”
I told her that some people say there is not much difference, while others say it depends on the industry as to ... Views: 1189
By The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online.
Don’t feel like you’re giving your all at work? Do you feel that you are underperforming and that no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to let the inner potential come out? Tired with mediocre work and mediocre recognition? You can do so ... Views: 1189
If you’ve ever asked yourself the question, “how do I overcome fear”, you’ll be relieved to know you’re in good company. In this article, I’ll provide 3 quick cures to help you live a life free of limitations.
Fear! Just the word alone can send shivers up the spine of some people. It evokes ... Views: 1185
Most people will spend more time planning a two-week vacation than they will planning their life. Of course no one would even dream of building a house without having a plan or even go on a trip without a specific plan however when it comes to designing a life, in many cases, wisdom is thrown ... Views: 1183
Unfortunately, many average salespeople leave the closing of a deal purely to chance. Sure, they make some sales but if you compare their end results with those of a professional you will find there will be a massive gap. Professional and successful sales people always have a plan in place ... Views: 1182
Remember those words from the famous children’s story, “The Little Engine that Could?” Remember that a long train must be carried over a mountain. Several engines are asked to carry the train, and for a variety of reasons they each refuse. Finally, the little engine stops and takes on the ... Views: 1182
There are many points where it is possible for a sale to stall but the main three are as follows
1.After you have made the initial presentation,
2.The initial proposal
3.When the contract has gone to the legal department for verification.
As the last point is really not a matter for ... Views: 1181
The most straightforward way to avoid rejection in your selling activities is to try and make sure that your sales prospects are as qualified and as receptive as it is possible to be.
It is highly recommended that you spend time to research and prepare for your clients before you make the ... Views: 1180
Very often when I run telesales training courses, one of the biggest failures I see is an understanding of why people are calling. Before you ever embark on a campaign of appointment setting and/or telesales you need to understand why you are calling the other person.
Take a few minutes and ... Views: 1179
Building self confidence is something that will DIRECTLY influence the level of success you or anybody else may experience! It all stems from the fact that the more self assurance one may feel the more incline they will be when it comes time for actually taking action! Most people tend to shy ... Views: 1178
”Let’s face it you are amazing! There is no one else in the world like you. It’s almost too hard to believe, but it’s true. You are one-of-a-kind. You have a gift that you were brought into this world to deliver. No one else can do it but you.” – Will Craig.
The fact is that we are all ... Views: 1175
Most people who come to my sales trainings want to know about objection handling and closing. Unless they have had training before or are a little bit more experienced, they think that sales relies on what you say at the end of the process.
This is not true because sales is a process that ... Views: 1175
Three Power Moves for Decision Making
Power Move One: Know When to Disengage
It is of utmost importance to recognize when you’ve entered into a no win situation and have a strategy that allows you to instantly get out and be at choice rather than in reaction. You can consciously step back ... Views: 1173
It is a known fact that sales people hate planning. Let's be brutally honest here, most of us hate planning. Even though most sales people are motivated by actually taking action they wrongly assume that the time it takes them to plan their leads and administration is time that they just cannot ... Views: 1172
The main step you must take for successful sales planning is most definitely preparation. As with anything in life, to be successful you must have a written game plan.
Lets not pretend it's easy, because it is not.
But just because it is not easy does not mean you should put it ... Views: 1171
The process of learning to love life is one which involves the detoxification of elements which hinder your personal growth. Many people believe they are happy and fully content with it all, but when you peel back some the layers of the surface, they hare hoarding feelings deeply seeded in past ... Views: 1168
We all have different motivations for doing things. Sometimes we're motivated by something we're moving toward and other times by something we're moving away from.
One person might start a business because they hate their job and don't want the restrictions imposed upon them by a boss. ... Views: 1167
Do You Feel Alone in Your Business?
I had a great strategy session with one of our members last week.
“Bob” was unclear as to where to focus his efforts. He had a passion for one thing, an interest in another and lots of experience and expertise in yet another area. He was ... Views: 1165
With family finances addressed and closets restocked, Monday's new schedule jump-started the week perfectly.
Now, I have the task of getting the house cleaned within the next two days, while keeping up with all of my other priorities, too.
Using the same basic time blocks as yesterday, I ... Views: 1164
Success always leaves clues. No one around you that has achieved great success has done so in a vacuum. The path they have traveled, to achieve the remarkable success they have achieved, is paved with their own personal recipe or brand for success. One of the easiest ways to invite similar ... Views: 1163
Online Sales Training has been on the verge of breaking through to the mass market for many years. With some of the recent technological advancements and the changing dynamics of the business world due to the global recession, online sales training is set to take a massive increase in adoption ... Views: 1162
With the growing popularity of facebook, privacy of millions of users is at risk as its users are experiencing a number of security issues. Just like a coin has two sides, similarly facebook usage has two facets - Fun and Threat.
Facebook users are an easy target for spammers. Privacy of ... Views: 1160
Do Your Goals Have Enough Gravity?
Big goals are not only more fun and exciting; they carry more weight than small ones. Ambitious, serious, “weighty goals” have attraction power.
They attract others into the process and magnetize ideas and resources. Big goals pull you ... Views: 1159
Table saws are generally the central slice of machinery in the majority of wood shops and normally the very first purchase for the majority of woodworkers when they're assembling the woodworking equipment they're going to want. The table saw is among the most popular woodworking machines in the ... Views: 1159
Are you having trouble closing leads?
If so you are amongst the many sales people who find this most important part of the sales process to be a big problem This really is one of the most tricky things that salespeople face.
It is so important that you learn how to deal with your prospects ... Views: 1158
The Seven Tips of Relationship Building
Every day we meet and interact with hundreds of people but we do not treat these occasions as a means of relation building that will eventually lead to a foundation of our success.
You must understand that all successful outcomes are created by and ... Views: 1156
Angular Javascript is a very popular programming language which offers much by way of development options. It strikes a good balance between logic and syntax which makes development swift easy and effective. This is why you will find Angular developers are always in demand. If you are wondering ... Views: 1156
John McCarthy is a project manager for a large construction company.
He arrives for work earlier than everyone.
He greets staff and clients with friendliness.
He never misses meetings, he listens without interrupting, and he is quick to give credit to those around him.
In the next week, ... Views: 1151
I have watched so many people ponder, contemplate, do, not do, research, analyze, and ultimately not To Do”.
Why do so many find it so hard to do a simple thing like make a list of the things they need “To Do”?
Maybe it is because if they “To Do” they will now have “To Do” it!
Maybe it ... Views: 1151
Why do the Good Ones Quit and Leave &
The Poor Ones Quit and Stay?
Part III
Why Aren’t They Doing What Is Expected?
In the Average and Low performance category we often find that “People do what is Inspected not Expected.” If you are not regularly checking on how things are going it isn’t ... Views: 1149
Article Title: The Principles Of Success : "The Winning Edge" (from 'The Winning Mind' and 'Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons')
Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Peak Performance, Achievement, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, ... Views: 1147
I was at an event recently and one of the scheduled speakers failed to turn up. Never being short of something to say or a desire to help other business owners I volunteered to do a 10 minute 'open floor.' When asked what the most pressing sales challenges in the room were, One of the other ... Views: 1145
Grommets are helpful in electronics applications when a wire or tube needs to pass through metal or other material that might result in damage. Most commonly, they protect cables from sharp corners and borders.
Uses of Grommets
LARGE GROMMETS can be described as hole reinforcements that ... Views: 1144
When I was in my third semester studying for my Doctorate in Human Sexuality, I went to the Florida Sex Therapy Institute to complete a Certificate in Sex Therapy. Dr Susan Lee, my teacher, introduced me to her clients I bumped into and her counterparts as ‘Dr Lee’.
My first reaction was ... Views: 1142
Successful Thinking Tipping Points
By
Bill Cottringer
“Successful people are just those with more successful habits than others.” ~Brian Tracy.
Success today requires more than just raw IQ points in pure brain power. To achieve success today, you must develop and practice ... Views: 1142
Clarity of Purpose
Living a Rich Life
If becoming rich is part of your dream—and there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be—just be careful you don’t confuse being rich with living a rich life. I think we should all become financially rich. If we are, we can give more to our families, our ... Views: 1141