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Keep Your Pitch Focused on Your Prospect (Not You) in Business and at Work

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I received the worst kind of sales cold-call last week: a cold-call that didn’t even remotely …

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Let’s All Work the Interview (Sale) in Business and at Work

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I love interviewing and hiring sales folks. Okay, perhaps I’m a bit biased with my own …

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Jobs are Earned (Not Owed) in Business and at Work

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When I was 14 years old and legally able to work on a limited basis, my …

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College Grads Looking for a Job: Can I Find You on LinkedIn?

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A colleague in my network reached out to me last week, inquiring about local opportunities for …

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The Bottom-Line Savings of Diversity & Inclusion in Business and at Work

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20 years ago, when I was trained as a Diversity Facilitator at General Electric, a key …

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Think Before You Type (and Hit Submit) in Business and at Work

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As I recounted in a post several years back, one night earlier in my recruiting career, …

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Your Cover Letter is Your Customer Proposal in Business and at Work

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As I shared my LinkedIn experience, strength and hope with attendees at last week’s Times Union …

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Be Prepared to Do the Job to Get the Sale in Business and at Work

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As I pursued my career post-college, my salesman Dad did a great job of coaching me …

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Asking for the Order at the Girl Scout Cookie Table Leads to Success in Business and at Work

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My husband Joel accompanied our 12 year-old son Noah and his friends to see the new …

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Fully Satisfy Needs to Win Customer Loyalty in Business and at Work

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At the age of 12, our son Noah has a loyal customer who consistently delivers repeat …

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