A good sales pitch is important whether you’re selling a product, service or idea. In fact, anyone who has ever been a salesperson at any point in their life knows that even the smallest mistake can prevent you from closing a sale. Many things can go wrong before, during and after a pitch, so it’s ...
Networking is not one off activity. Many business owners assume is that going to a networking event once or twice is enough. We’ve all heard how important it is to “build your network”, but do most people really put in the time and effort that it takes and utilize this tool to its fullest potential? For ...
Are you a new co-worker? Will you be starting a new job soon? If you are, join the crowd of thousands of new employees who are nervous and excited about new employment. Kat Boogaard proposes four questions that will make your new co-workers appreciate you. Asking one or more of these questions will quickly place you ...
Learn to delegate if you want to be a successful leader. I know that for some this is easier said then done. The ones that have the greatest challenge are individuals who regularly take over a project because “no one else will do it right.” Often these people are described as control freaks. Are you ...
“Work life balance”—at some point in our working lives, we’ve heard this term. To some of us it seems possible to achieve, but to others, not so much. But before you make assumptions about this seemingly elusive and cliché goal it’s important to separate the truth from the lies. The concept of work-life balance is something ...
We’ve all heard of the Golden Rule: “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Matt 7:12). And it’s true, right? We want to surround ourselves with generally pleasant people who are kind, no matter what. As leaders, we should try our best to practice good manners in every situation -- even ...
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