6 Fundamentals That Underpin Engagement – authentic organizations are high-performing organizations.

We began our research by asking people to describe their dream organization—one that feels authentic and within which it is possible for one’s best self to emerge. We’ve synthesized these ideal organizational qualities and have shown how some workplaces are making the elements of the dream real, inspiring the rest of us in the process. […]

It’s that time of year: “Call me back after the holidays.”

Humbug. Salespeople hate holidays. Holidays are an excuse for decision makers to put buying decisions on hold. But the worst of them are the Christmas to New Year. “Call me back after the holidays,” and “Call me after the first of the year,” are two of the most hated phrases in sales. (They still rank […]

4 Services You Need For Your Business To Succeed

It’s nearly 2016 and that could mean a new start for your company. Perhaps this year wasn’t as profitable as you hoped so it’s time to make some changes. If you want your business to be successful, we suggest you invest in the right services. That way you can save on costs as well as […]

Outsource These Tasks For Business Success

Success in the business world relied on many different factors. You need to supply the right products or services at the right price. You also need to place your operation in the best location possible. All company bosses have to seek suitable team members to push their business forward too. However, sometimes it’s better to […]

Leadership Inspiration – Great Projects

“Men despise great projects when they do not feel themselves capable of great success.” Luc de Clapiers de Vauvenargues (1715 – 1747) Minor French writer and moralist

Magnetic: The Art of Attracting Business

Creating exceptional value for customers should be the core of your sales, marketing, and growth strategy. Word of mouth is the most powerful factor in buying decisions today. Whether it’s consumer or business to business, buyers want to know what your existing and past customers think of you. Increasingly, this word of mouth is taking […]

Finding A Prospect vs. Creating A Prospect

You place a call to get through to the decision maker. You call to find someone who needs your product or service. You try to get an appointment. You analyze names to prospect based on demographics, company size, job title. You’re Playing A Numbers Game You’re trying to find those 10 leads out of 100 […]

Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Employee conflict is unavoidable in any office environment, this is a fact. Even the most functional of teams will sometimes disagree or experience infighting, which can be difficult to manage. Example: Hotel Housekeeping Staff Managers are approaching employees on their lunch break to assign tasks, discuss changes and give directions. Workers object to this (“Lunch […]

Leadership Inspiration – Well Hammered

“You don’t hold your own in the world by standing on guard, but by attacking and getting well hammered yourself.” George Bernard Shaw (1856 – 1950) Playwright, critic and passionate socialist

Trait-centred Leadership vs. Servant Leadership

I’m a dancer. When I studied the Argentine Tango there was a foundational rule that I believe is true for all leaders: The leader opens the door for the follower to pass through, and the leader then follows. If anyone notices the leader, he’s not doing his job. The goal is to showcase the follower. […]