Monthly Archives: December 2016

Recalibrate for Year-End

Professionals routinely use map applications to travel between physical locations. When they get off track, the application recalibrates to put them back on the most efficient path. This is similar to what happen with business journeys. As assignments and strategies … Continue reading

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Life’s a Niche

The sales professionals’ life demands skills to secure buyers for products and services. Their livelihood requires successfully connecting with buyers. When that works poorly, the professional needs training, coaching, or a new career. When it works well, the rewards are … Continue reading

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Brand Integrity Equals Business Results

Lagniappe is a French term that translates to a little something extra. The classic example is the thirteenth pastry in a Baker’s Dozen. The logic behind the Baker’s Dozen is that the extra pastry is a courtesy to whoever has … Continue reading

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The Real Monday Morning Quarterback

A Monday morning quarterback is a spectator who makes all the right decisions after the game… once the outcome has been established. This individual has no input on the contest. They have perfect knowledge and zero impact! But consider a … Continue reading

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