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Perspective on the financial rescue
The Washington Post’s business columnist, Steven Pearlstein, published a worthwhile article today. “Pressure is on for Obama, but this Rescue Relies on All of Us” gives some perspective on the tough job the President-elect faces, as well as the responsibilities US businesspeople must face.
“The election of any new president leads inexorably to heightened expectations [...]
Top 10 Skills of Super Salespeople
For the past 17 years, John Asher has been studying the difference between average and top salespeople.
A TEC speaker and former TEC member, he has discovered the top 10 skills of super salespeople. OneAccord supports these tips for super sellers:
1. Ask questions and listen to the customer.
2. Ask for, and follow up on, [...]
Obama and McCain: A Study in Conflict
Written by: Craig E. Runde and Tim Flanagan
We get it. Presidential debates are organized for the specific purpose of showcasing the differences between the candidates. And it’s a great idea. Our system is built on the premise that voters decide who gets elected. (OK, we know how the electoral college works… but just bear [...]
Elements to Organizational Success
el•e•ment: The situation in which you are happiest and most effective
Would you like to know more about developing momentum towards improving your culture by integrating the “Critical Elements of Organizational Success”? The overriding objective in embracing the following methodology is the creation of a culture where your people live and breathe passion for who [...]
Innovation and Improvement: A Distinction Without a Difference
Written by: David Silverstein for Inc.com
THE PROCESS OF INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ARE MUCH MORE INTERTWINED THAN WE GENERALLY LIKE TO BELIEVE.
My principal business consists of giving commercial value to the brilliant, but misdirected, ideas of others… Accordingly, I never pick up an item without thinking of how I might improve it.” — Thomas Edison
Isn’t [...]
