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Balance is a Verb Reminder

One day while meeting with my pastor in a coaching style conversation, although he isn’t a client, I sketched this on the back of a diner placemat.  He kept this and said it really helped.  So, I wanted to share with you.  

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Talk Less. Listen More… A Tip for Conducting Better Interviews.

This is a very quick and very simple salesperson hiring and interviewing tip for you. You probably already know this, so it’s probably not a problem. I’m probably going to say it, and you’re going to say, “Thank you, Captain Obvious. I already know that!” I was working with one of my clients today, and…

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Listen. Suggest. Get a Small Commitment. Follow Up.

I had a participant in a Leadership training class approach me after class to talk…she shared how overwhelmed she was feeling with life and job and going back to college..I Listened. Then, I suggested that she start the day with 15 minutes of quiet time / reflection or reading of a spiritual nature and then…

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Understand Why Employees Are Not Performing

15 Minutes out of the Weeds – Why are People Not Performing? I enjoy being challenged with questions about my business. I find it helpful to take 15 minutes each day to step back from the bushes and weeds and think critically–about my team, my goals, my progress, my direction. I hope that you find…

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Is Your Sales Operation Shrouded in Smoke or Fog?

There is a forest fire burning on a mountain about 10 miles or so from our house today. I looked at the smoke on the mountain and I thought about how difficult it must be to maintain control and make progress on the ground in such conditions. Even with today’s technology it is a very…

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That’s How We Always Do It | How To Change Workplace Mindset

“Because That’s the way we do It!” – Frustrating? Maybe, but… I was speaking with an Efficiency/Productivity Expert this morning and he shared how frustrating it is when you observe people doing something repeatedly that just makes NO SENSE. He said when you ask most people why they are doing what they are doing, they…

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