Across Alabama and in every organization and business there are individuals working on both goals and objectives. Convincing people with both message and purpose is very important for today’s leadership and without it, nothing happens. Critical skills like persuasion, selling, energizing, and networking are all part of the way individuals present and exchange information...
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In Alabama, businesses are heading in the right direction with increased opportunities for both employees and clients. Strengthened by the growth seen here in the Southern states, there is a growing sense of excitement, especially in our larger cities like Birmingham that also helps leadership create success here in the Yellowhammer State. Back in...
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Are the customer and client always right? This question has been debated for decades or longer and probably will be assessed years from now. It is a powerful and l logical axiom. When we think about it across Alabama and within the circles of Dale Carnegie, we realize that a satisfied customer is the...
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Dale Carnegie always said that “actions speak louder than words,” and a smile says, “I like you. You make me happy. I am glad to see you.” Sincere smiles work wonders, but insincere smiles don’t fool anybody. People know it’s mechanical and resent it. Rather, what Dale Carnegie is referring to is a real...
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You may not get this advice from a job-search coach, but ideally, you should not be looking for a job. Instead, consider looking for problems to solve and letting the jobs come to you. Looking for a problem to solve instead of looking for a job requires you to identify skills you plan to...
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Stepping into a new managerial job doesn’t need to be a rough transition, especially if you sign up for a Dale Carnegie Training leadership development course before you take the reins. But in case your training isn’t scheduled right away, here are some helpful tips that will help you get up and running as...
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It is the middle of the very first month, at the beginning of a brand new year here in chilly Alabama. In sales, this is a good time for customers. For the customer this time of year is perfect. Retail businesses have urgency to move inventory. That is good news for the economy. Sales...
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Integral to both opportunity and success in 2013 is the ability to change and move forward. It could be a focus on mission, core values or guiding principles, but it makes sense to realize we are a little different every day and we must adapt to that change. Doing the same thing each work...
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One of the biggest mistakes business leaders can make is hastily hiring employees. After all, when it comes to job interviews, the person conducting the interview has just as much riding on their shoulders as the candidate they are interviewing. Businesses rely on a leader’s ability to choose candidates that fit seamlessly into their...
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Networking across the economic circles here in Alabama is at the heart of success in both leadership and sales opportunity. Online and through our smartphones we often use Facebook, Twitter, Google + and SMS as we build quality relationships. But it is just as essential to go “off-line” to meet in person and assess...
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