Senior leaders have authority to authorize action and provide resources.You’ll go further with buy-in from higher-ups.Source - Read More at: leadershipfreak.blog...
What to Say (and Not Say) When an Employee Is Depressed
Should you step in? Should you step back? Dr. Lori Whatley tells us what to do.Source - Read More at: www.inc.comI have been seeing a lot of posts about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Month, offering a number to call if you or someone you know, are depressed. …...
The Principle of the Skunk: Where Change Really Begins
Dissatisfaction, not dreams, is the first step toward change. Success that’s waiting over the mountain isn’t worth the climb when the valley feels fine. But, don’t beat people with the stick of dissatisfaction.Source - Read More at: leadershipfreak.blog Thought provoking post, well worth the read! ...
When to Give a Second Chance and When to Draw the Line
My closest friends think I’m too quick to rule people out. They’re right.I’m thankful for friends who look me in the eye and confront narrow thinking and small-hearted behaviors.12 reasons to give people a second chance:Source - Read More at: leadershipfreak.blog How often have you struggled over the age-old dilemma of…...
7 Ways to Help Your Boss Be a Better Listener
Listening is the first step back from the abyss of lousy leadership. But what if your boss is a lousy listener?Listening leaders are better leaders. Source - Read More at: leadershipfreak.blog Here are 7 easy ways to encourage your boss/spouse/children be more active listeners. Invaluable information!! …...
Portrait of a Squeaky Wheel
PORTRAIT OF A SQUEAKY WHEELJune 12, 2018Squeaky wheels suck the life out of leaders, teams, and organizations while they claim the high ground for themselves.Squeaky wheels have aspiration for others and exemption for Source - Read More at: leadershipfreak.blog...
Product Over Price: How To Beat “Your Prices Are Too High” | Ian Altman | Sales Gravy Articles
I promise that it is almost NEVER about price. But, if it is, here is what probably went wrong. You jumped to what you were selling instead of focusing on the issue they needed to solve. You failed to engage the customer in a discussion about their past…...
Top 4 Characteristics Of A Competent Paints And Coating Industry Salesperson
Improving customer loyalty, increasing sales, and driving sales gains. These are the top goals within any industry. The million-dollar question is always HOW to attain those goals. The sales skills needed to achieve those goals differ within different industries. Within those industries, there are also different skills required when…...
International Search Consultants is proud to announce we are now certified WBE via WBENC !
After completing an arduous screening process, International Search Consultants is thrilled to announce that we have received national certification as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Council -Southwest (WBCS), a regional certifying partner of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC's national standard of certification, implemented…...
Dear Dan: An Employee Yelled at Me
Dear Dan, I read your blog everyday and need some advice! I believe I am leading a narcissist. She lost it today and called me a name when I provided feedback on a document that was not correct. She accused me and our company of not valuing her opinions and…...
If Your Face Was on Money
Imagine having your face on money while you’re still alive.That’s what happened to Sir Edmund Hillary many years after being the first man along with his Sherpa Tenzin Norgay to reach the summit of Mount Everest.Source - Read More at: leadershipfreak.blog Great story that will guarantee you are the hit at…...
Resumes Open Doors, But Interviews Close the Deal
You pore over job announcements, apply only to the ones that seem written just for you, and tailor your cover letter to include key words that will capture the attention of the screener. You charm the hiring manager, ace the interview, and strike the perfect tone in your thank you…...
The Unexpected Way to Spot a Confident Leader
The ability to listen requires remarkable confidence. Source - Read More at: leadershipfreak.blogExcellent short post, well worth the read! ...
‘Seal the Deal’ After the Interview ….Here’s How!
Job interviews are like marketing campaigns; research shows the consumer (in this case the company) does not make a buying (hiring) decision until she has been exposed to the product (you) multiple times. By increasing the number of times the company decision makers interact with you, the more likely…...
Job Posting Etiquette Shows Respect for Applicants & Saves Time for All Involved
The job-hunting process is all about a candidate’s ability to impress potential employers. In today’s economy, the buyer’s market predominates; it is not unusual for dozens if not hundreds of applicants to vie for a single opening, allowing organizations to demand pristine work records and flawless resumes. Candidates often…...
The Truth About Filling Your Own Cup
Servant leadership is pouring out for the advantage of others. But you can’t serve effectively with an empty cup.Your cup is empty because you poured out more than you poured in.Source - Read More at: leadershipfreak.blog FANTASTIC article about the essence of servant leadership . Read this, let it resonate,…...
