Tagged: Professional Development
5 Things You Can Do to Create Work-Life Balance
Comments Off on 5 Things You Can Do to Create Work-Life BalanceWork-life balance. Is this a real thing, or just a unicorn that so many of us are endlessly searching for? And what exactly does work-life balance even mean anyway? While each of us interprets something a bit different from it, the basic principle is that it means having a satisfying amount of time available outside of work for our personal lives. Some of us may need more time for joyful things ...
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4 Ways We Have Contact With the World
Comments Off on 4 Ways We Have Contact With the WorldWhen communicating with others, we have to remember that perception is reality. How we communicate with others and how they perceive us involves more than just our words. How we carry ourselves through our day and amongst others makes a difference. Dale Carnegie once said, “There are four ways, and only four ways, in which we have contact with the world. We are evaluated and classified by these ...
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3 Ways To Control Your Nerves
Comments Off on 3 Ways To Control Your NervesWhen it comes to presenting, the main culprit in our potentially unsuccessful delivery isn’t our lack of knowledge or curated PowerPoint—it’s our nerves. We often talk faster, stumble, add filler words, and/or blank on what we want to say. All because we’re nervous. Talk about frustrating. Here are a few tips to help you control your nerves so that they don’t control you. Practice, ...
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First, Serve Others
Comments Off on First, Serve OthersWhen it comes to selling, it’s important to remember that it isn’t about your end goal or your sales quota. It’s about others and how you can serve them. It is easy to become blinded by the potential income a sales role can provide. But often, that same driving force can lead to your demise. When you are winning, being in sales can feel great. When you are not winning, being in ...
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First, Serve Others
Comments Off on First, Serve OthersWhen it comes to selling, it’s important to remember that it isn’t about your end goal or your sales quota. It’s about others and how you can serve them. It is easy to become blinded by the potential income a sales role can provide. But often, that same driving force can lead to your demise. When you are winning, being in sales can feel great. When you are not winning, being in ...
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Build That Communication Muscle Back Up
Comments Off on Build That Communication Muscle Back UpWe are at a point in our country where several offices are starting to open their doors back up to their employees. While you may be looking forward to the office, it’s also normal to have some hesitations and concerns, especially when it comes to your communications skills. If you find yourself excited but nervous, here are some tips to help you prepare to interact with an in-person office ...
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Conquering 3 Types of Fear
Comments Off on Conquering 3 Types of FearFear is normal. Everyone deals with fear. But even though to be human is to know fear, it does not mean that we should let it overrun our lives. When it comes to leadership and success, fear is nothing more than something unknown to us. The only way to break through that proverbial wall is to stop thinking about what you fear and instead take action—now. Here are three types of fear you may be ...
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Three Reminders For Working In Sales
Comments Off on Three Reminders For Working In SalesWhether you’re new to sales or more seasoned, here are three tips to remember when you’re making friends and looking to influence people. When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion. When it comes to closing a sale, it’s important to remember most purchasing decisions are not based on logic. In fact, a logical decision made by a ...
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