Great Communicators have an edge. They can get people to pay attention and act on their requests (sometimes even if the action is knowingly illegal or immoral). Communication carries immense responsibility, and as such, we should handle it seriously. If you think...
Recently, I accompanied a director on a client visit where the client mentioned the director’s main competitor.Despite his attempts to remain open and hear what that client had to say about the competitor, his body language and tone changed.The client quickly...
Training resistance is fairly common—and often for the most unexpected or obscure reasons. Employees and even leaders can be sceptical of sales training, often due to past (boring) experiences, misconceptions, or a host of other underlying concerns. Research indicates...
Have you ever considered you might be the one delaying the sale? Think about some different meeting scenarios for a moment. You confirm an appointment with a potential client, Jack. The meeting is scheduled for next Thursday at 2 pm, and you will see three people:...
So how do you “sell” without actually “selling”? Well, the fact is that people who don’t consciously ‘sell’, are the most successful. When you think of a salesperson, what comes to mind? I often ask this question during my programs: I want to get into the...
How Secure are your Key Accounts? What are ‘key accounts’? These are the clients, that if lost, you would mourn. Their loss will have a catastrophic impact on your business. This aligns with the 80/20 rule*, now leaning more towards 90/10, signifying that 90% of...
