Posts Tagged ‘Motivation’
6 Tips to Creating a Unique Company Culture
Creating and fostering a unique bond within a group has always been a challenge, as different expectations and individuals often go head-to-head against each other and undermine precious efforts to achieve a common goal. It is even more important when this group is the team you hired to conduct a business—your business. No matter what…
Read MoreGood Leadership Includes High Emotional Intelligence
Being a successful leader in any field requires more than just hard work and good luck. For those looking to increase their leadership skills, one of the most important areas they should excel in is upgrading their emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, also known as emotional quotient (EQ), is the power to comprehend, access, and produce…
Read MoreHow to Craft an Inspirational Speech
Inspirational speakers can be the spark that ignites the passion and devotion of employees. Poorly implemented speeches could leave your employees questioning your ability to lead. Due to the fruits that rousing speeches can inspire, business owners should ensure that their public speaking skills are up to par. Now is not the time to bumble…
Read MoreLive and Work Above Your Capacity
In every great time there is some one idea at work which is more powerful than any other, and which shapes the events of the time and determines their ultimate issues. ~Francis Bacon Benjamin Mays, a social activist, said, “The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency; not…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Sales Team More Productive, Part 2
Well-trained sales personnel who are equipped with sound product knowledge, soft skills, and customer-centricity are in the best position to drive sales while maintaining long term relationship with the customers. Part One of this series discussed 5 ways to make your sales team more productive and enhance their performance. Here are 3 more: Customer Relationship…
Read More4 Powerful Ways to Motivate Your Team
Inspiring leaders recognize that money is not the main reason people come to work. Sure, it’s the primary motivator for why we work—but once the concept of comparable pay for comparable work has been addressed, it fails to inspire passion in the work place. Truly understanding the real reasons why most people turn up for work day after day,…
Read MoreDoes What You Do Inspire You?
I’ve spent the last couple of days at Dreamforce. It’s an astounding event, but for me, participating in Dreamforce has taken a big shift. I find myself spending more time meeting with people in one on one’s than attending the sessions in the event. This year, I noticed a shift in the conversations I had with many…
Read MoreTelltale Signs That You Might Need to Move On
You’ve got to know when to hold ’em Know when to fold ’em Know when to walk away Know when to run You never count your money When you’re sittin’ at the table There’ll be time enough for countin’ When the dealin’s done ~Lyrics from Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler” In the song “The Gambler,” Kenny…
Read MoreHow Large Wall Images Create Happier Employees
Employee happiness is one of the most important factors to develop in a small business, because happy employees stay at their jobs. The small business can shrink or grow, depending on how good its employees are at their jobs, and productivity is related to how happy they are in the workplace. A smart employer will…
Read More10 Tips to Keep Your Team Positive and Engaged
Keeping your team positive and engaged can be challenging. There will be times when it’s more difficult than others. Here are ten tips to help keep your team positive and focused on the task at hand: Your sales and customer service team are the primary customer contact for every business. What does their attitude say…
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