Posts Tagged ‘Solving Problems’
Remove the Barriers
I recently spent some time at Walt Disney World and observed how brilliantly they remove barriers for their guests. There’s a free Disney shuttle from the Orlando airport to any Disney hotel and back to the airport at the end of your trip. Once you’re on property, there are free shuttles to all the theme parks and…
Read MoreWhen a Company Closes Down: What Next?
Unfortunately, these days we are constantly reading about failed businesses. When a company closes down in the direct sales industry it can have devastating consequences for fearful consultants both within the company and those with other companies. The news of a direct sales company going out of business puts fear into the hearts of all direct sellers,…
Read MoreThe Question Behind the Question
If you were ever to become an employee at Walt Disney World, you’d go through a class called Traditions. You’d learn all about the vision and legacy of Walt Disney and all the ins and outs of working at your one specific location. If you were slated to work at the Magic Kingdom, one of the…
Read MoreWhat Gets Us Into Trouble
One of the most often asked questions I receive during podcast interviews is, “What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?” This is actually one of the easiest questions for me to answer. There are two pieces of advice. The first is, “listen a lot more…and speak a lot less.” (Both were definitely issues.) But,…
Read More4 Questions Bosses Should Ask Their Employees During One-on-One Meetings
As a boss, you have the responsibility to be a leader. Part of being a leader is checking in with individual members of the team. That is because when individual parts of a whole are strong, the group will be stronger and more cohesive as a result. It is a good idea for you to…
Read More6 Tips for Being Fascinated, Not Frustrated in 2017
2017 is your year—not just for health and productivity, but also for happiness and growth! We’ve got a few resolution ideas to ensure you keep a positive perspective as challenges arise throughout the year. 1. Stay curious. When faced with a difficult situation and a frustrated customer, it will serve you best to stay curious about…
Read MoreAn Unexpected Advertising Strategy That Pays Off in the Long Run
I’m not sure I’d believe any modern entrepreneur who tells me that sharing their work wasn’t part of the reason they succeeded. Most of us could never have gotten this far without the advice, processes and entire working programs that have been released freely by some of this generation’s most charitable pros. I’ve been a longtime reader…
Read MoreI Got a Negative Google Review: Now What?
As a search marketer, one of the most important jobs I have is making sure clients have a positive Google review profile. This not only ensures better ranking power, especially for local businesses, but it’s essential to reputation management. So what happens when an angry customer attacks? Or worse—a spammer or competitor? Here are a…
Read MoreAre Your Sales People Organizationally Savvy?
Clearly we live in worlds of increasing complexity. The issues our customers and our own organizations deal with are increasingly complex. The problems and challenges our customers face are not trivial. Our solutions and products are increasing in breadth and scope. The rate of change, both self-generated and externally imposed, seems to be accelerating. It’s…
Read MoreThe Best Techniques for Tackling the Worst HR Problems
While not every organization has a dedicated, in-house human resources (HR) team, you can bet that every company has problems that need to be addressed from an HR standpoint. Even the smallest startups can have problems that, if not corrected, can have a significant impact on operations, productivity, and the bottom line. Whether you outsource…
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