Posts Tagged ‘Relationships’
The Single Greatest “People Skill”
People can tell. They know—maybe consciously, perhaps unconsciously—if you are truly interested in them or just fakin’ it in order to manipulate or “get something” from them.
Read More 5 Characteristics of Great Mentors
There are many qualities needed to be a good mentor. However, there are a few that stand out that I would like to share with you. Here are the top 5 characteristics I’ve seen in great mentors:
Read More No More Hidden Agendas in Networking!
Hidden agendas have no place in Face-to-Face (F2F) networking. They’re false and are always found out. They waste people’s time and seriously undermine the whole concept of a reciprocal networking relationship.
Read More When Do You Need a Company Lawyer?
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been up and running for a while, now’s the time to consider having a go-to lawyer for your business. When you actually need an attorney in live-time, you’ll lose valuable time sharing your books, ideas, questions, and issues.
Read More Cultural Sensitivity: How to Approach International Executives
Whether you’re an entrepreneur with international exposure or you’ve merely heard stories about cultural diversity, I’m sure you’re aware of how delicate interactions can be in a foreign environment.
Read More “Is There Anyone Else We Should Be Talking To?”
Sometimes we become so task focused, we lose site of the bigger picture and what we could be doing. And we forget something critical, we forget to ask, “Is there anyone else we should be talking to?”
Read More How to Get the Hard-to-Get Clients, Part 2
Now that you have a better understanding of your prospect’s goals and challenges, the next step is introducing yourself in a way that gets their attention and opens the door to a conversation.
Read More Turn a Toxic Business Relationship into Your Advocate
Every business has a “Joyce,” that customer that is never satisfied. I have learned that my company is only as good as the customer service provided and communication skills engaged. But what shocked me the most is that my Joyce, who is a business owner herself and who was my most toxic customer, ended up being my biggest advocate.
Read More Don’t Make the Wrong Partnership: Assume Nothing
But how do you know whether someone is going to be a good partner or not? It’s not enough to go by someone’s prestige—there are plenty of examples of prominent figures who turned out to be bad partners.
Read More Questions as Weapons
Too often, as business professionals, we use questions as weapons. We ask questions with an agenda. We’re not looking for answers. We’re not looking to learn.
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