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5 rules for turning excuses into profits


January 23, 2012 by Bob Hill

Too many managers pay attention to the wrong goals.

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Why smart execs act dumb


January 16, 2012 by Jim Giuliano

Brains, talent, good work ethic. Put them all together, and sometimes the result is failure.

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10 ways to increase sales to present customers


January 12, 2012 by Ken Dooley

Successful salespeople know the driving principles that build credibility and trust with customers and lead them to buy more from you.

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5 Signs Your Salespeople Don’t Respect You


January 10, 2012 by Bob Hill

The key to great management is creating a situation where salespeople want your leadership and approval. Unfortunately, if reps are exhibiting one – or all – of these five signs, it may be time to adjust your management style:  More…

’11 Rules You Won’t Learn in School’


January 5, 2012 by Bob Hill

You may want to buy a copy of this book for every new hire fresh out of school.

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The warning signals that you hired a loser


January 2, 2012 by Jim Giuliano

How to tell when Mr. Right in the interview turns out to be Mr. Wrong on the job.

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8 management tips from Kim Jong Il


December 23, 2011 by Jim Giuliano

We’re betting no one calls you “Dear Leader.”

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What employees want — and worry about — in 2012


December 21, 2011 by Jim Giuliano

Half the battle in winning over workers is knowing what they value and what scares them. One study addresses both. More…

What business leaders can learn from George Costanza


December 12, 2011 by Bob Hill

A recent Harvard Business Review blog post breaks down all the reasons ambitious execs should always be thinking WWGD (What Would George Do?).  More…

Does being a jerk make you a better boss?


December 7, 2011 by Jim Giuliano

After the death of Steve Jobs, stories leaked out — mainly in a biography — about his genius and his cruelty. Does one go with the other? More…

4 skills that make great managers


November 25, 2011 by Bob Hill

Various studies have proven these four areas separate top-notch managers from their average counterparts:  More…

5 presentation lessons from the master — Steve Jobs


November 23, 2011 by Bob Hill

The late Apple co-founder will be remembered for a number of things, including his ability to attract and captivate audiences and the media. An analysis shows he used the same formula — one that anyone else can employ. More…

Economic Outlook: Not pretty, say CEOs and CFOs alike


November 21, 2011 by Jennifer Azara

Perhaps the only certainty about the current economic situation is the amount of uncertainty that plagues companies of all sizes and industries. And that spells trouble. More…

Giving employees thanks for a job well done


November 18, 2011 by Jennifer Azara

Think fast: When was the last time you thanked your employees? And how often do your supervisors thank their charges? Here’s how to get the grateful up. More…

Are these 3 people ruining your business?


November 16, 2011 by Jim Giuliano

Given the chance, these three types of people will destroy your company. Most times, the only choice is to fire them. More…

The hidden revenue killer


November 14, 2011 by Bob Hill

In a recent New York Times interview, the head of a major pharmaceutical maker reveals one of the most valuable business lessons he’s ever learned about focusing on revenue and results. More…

15 qualities separate the average from the outstanding


November 8, 2011 by Ken Dooley

There are 15 qualities that leading salespeople have in common. They are not inherited qualities but ones that are developed through hard work. More…

Leadership: Have you made these 3 miscues?


November 2, 2011 by Jim Giuliano

Ironically, a manager’s faults can grow out of a good worth ethic and a desire to lead. More…

The ‘Deadly Sins’ of Sales Management


November 1, 2011 by Bob Hill

Sometimes the cause of flat sales is less about the economy and more about what’s going on internally.  More…

Holiday party season: 3 money-saving (good) ideas


October 31, 2011 by Jennifer Azara

Hard to believe the holidays are upon us (again). Which means the inevitable discussion of how to mark the season for your employees.  More…


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