Susan is one of the best salespeople in her company. Late last year, she discovered her fourth quarter numbers were short and she needed to nail down one more sale in order to meet her quota and, more importantly, help the company achieve its financial
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Struggling to differentiate themselves in today's crowded and hurried markets, many salespeople and account managers rely too much on products and pricing and too little on what matters most to their customers.
Sales managers are arguably the critical success factor in most sales organizations:
Behavioral economists sometimes draw the distinction between "declared preferences" (what people say or feel) versus "revealed preferences" (what people actually do). They typically refer to this idea when explaining the discrepancies that tend
The 41st annual Banished Words List is out, and it doesn't include my nomination. I nominate the other four lettered F-word: fear. Why? Because fear is so corrosive and yet invisible.
Meetings are simply unavoidable in the corporate and business world. Whether in-office or by conference call, meetings are an inevitable part of the weekly grind for entry-level staff members, management and high-end executives alike.
These days, it seems like organizations are in a contest to see who can offer their employees the most stuff to keep them motivated. Some popular perks include on-site gaming rooms, free food and drinks, napping pods and “Bring Your Pet to Work Day.”
Collaboration in the workplace can help form a group of employees who are relatable, trustworthy and accountable. This is beneficial as a company works to advance its mission and focus.
Despite the current industry boom in training and development tools and services, there is an often-ignored learning avenue widely available—at no cost to an organization—that compliments more formal learning.