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Visual is a Key to Success

November 28, 2012
Visual is a Key to Success

A picture is worth a thousand words. This is a very powerful statement of both influence and opportunity. In fact, how can we possibly stand out in leadership or sales here in North Dakota without being visual? In the Dale Carnegie Classic, How to Develop Self-Confidence and Influence People by Public Speaking, Chapter 10...
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Six Aspects of Holiday Workplace S.T.R.E.S.S.

November 20, 2012
Six Aspects of Holiday Workplace S.T.R.E.S.S.

It might be the time of year. To paraphrase, “Tis the Season to be Stressed Out: Fa la la la la la la la la!” It could even be all the assignments we need to complete before the year is over. But we all have it in common. Holiday stress here in North Dakota...
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12 Ways to Effective Leadership

November 16, 2012
12 Ways to Effective Leadership

It almost is an unwritten rule. Leadership has its flaws. On the front pages of every newspaper in North Dakota, the mistakes of leadership are center stage. Each story we read has the reoccurring commonality that goes beyond current issues. In virtually every organization or branch of government, we see the situations of invincibility...
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8 Ingredients to Organizational Coaching

November 6, 2012
8 Ingredients to Organizational Coaching

Every autumn weekend here in North Dakota there is action on the gridiron. Teams across Roughrider Country lineup on the sidelines are ready to go or burst out from the tunnel set to win. Standing in the forefront of team and staff along those sidelines are the head and assistant coaches who lead and...
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Are the Client and the Customer Always R.I.G.H.T.?

November 2, 2012
Are the Client and the Customer Always R.I.G.H.T.?

Customer Service is an art here in North Dakota. It is an art for both the client and the company. There are so many choices today for the consumer. The internet savvy clients are just a click or two away from not only product information but customer and service reviews. It makes no difference...
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10 Strategies to Build Sales Success

October 19, 2012
10 Strategies to Build Sales Success

Economic development in sales is a very personal thing. Across North Dakota it is highly personal; each sales professional has a different degree of livelihood because of it. The better ones have a better income. As Dale Carnegie Training suggests it is up to you to grow and be successful. Here are 10 strategies...
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7 Strategies to Increase Informational Listening

October 11, 2012
7 Strategies to Increase Informational Listening

As we quickly head toward the end of the year, leaders and managers across North Dakota all have the same problem. There are a lot of things going on. Everyone is in high gear as we head into the holiday season that always has monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals combined into one challenge after...
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It is All in the (Business) Cards

October 5, 2012
It is All in the (Business) Cards

Business networking is a very powerful tool when living in a smaller state and working and living in even smaller communities. Even in North Dakota, it is not what you know or who you know; it is who knows you. That referral or recommendation goes a long way in connecting for opportunity. Satisfied clients...
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The Business Flavor of the Month

September 24, 2012
The Business Flavor of the Month

We all know some managers and leaders around North Dakota who are always trying something new to generate business and develop employees because it is indeed new. It could involve change, or maybe leadership; it might even involve processes. But sooner rather than later, training and the results are discarded because of the cool...
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Sales, the Growth Profession

August 30, 2012
Sales, the Growth Profession

As we move in careers in this economy, here in North Dakota, the environment is a growing one. It is an exciting time. With this focus, we might consider sales as a great profession opportunity with an unlimited source of income. In sales we, can make as much income as we want or as...
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