The Best Way to Look for a Job

March 21

The Best Way to Look for a Job

So many college graduates (and recently, more “seasoned” people) call me and ask if I have any work for them, or if I know of any openings. To put it mildly, I do not think this is the best way to look for a job.

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How is Your Ability to Make the Sale?

March 18

How is Your Ability to Make the Sale?

Today I am pleased to present a post by my good friend, Jeffrey Gitomer. Jeffrey is an accomplished author and speaker on sales and business.

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Should College Athletes Be Paid?

March 14

Should College Athletes Be Paid?

As I watch my beloved Syracuse in their last Big East tournament, and look forward to the Big Dance, I thought it might be a good time to tell you about a couple of things that annoy me about NCAA basketball:

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The Best Sales Skill: Creating the Emotional Connection

March 4

The Best Sales Skill: Creating the Emotional Connection

As I’ve said many times, I love selling. And I love talking about it.

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Yankees' Derek Jeter says TV booth is not for him

February 22

Yankees' Derek Jeter says TV booth is not for him

TAMPA — Derek Jeter may dream of owning a baseball team after his career is finished, but don’t look for the Captain to follow the popular ex-jock path to the...

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Closing Techniques

February 22

Closing Techniques

People are insecure. (Except for anyone reading this blog!)

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Workplace Fun

February 21

Workplace Fun

  Workplace fun: The Steiner Sports Harlem Shake video. People in business love to talk about the question “What’s keeping you up at night?” Is it your sales, some new...

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Skills for Business: Showing Up

February 17

Skills for Business: Showing Up

I don't care how advanced our internet and satellite technology gets. One of the most important skills for business will always be showing up.

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Problem Solving Strategies: Solving vs. "Eliminating"

February 11

Problem Solving Strategies: Solving vs. "Eliminating"

Recently my right shoulder’s been bothering me. It starts aching when I make certain movements. And it’s occurred to me that the way I’ve been dealing with it is symbolic of a mistake we all tend to make.

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