The first thing that pops into most people’s mind when informed of an upcoming meeting is, “Ugh…not another meeting!” Come on…you know you’re guilty of it, too! But let’s face it—meetings are a necessary part of your work life. Meetings shape our professional lives by typically bringing people together for some kind of collaborative...
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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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Before you ask your boss for a managerial level promotion, it’s a good idea to spend some time thinking about whether or not you are management material. The fact that you are an outstanding employee does not mean that you will like being a manager, or that you have the skills necessary to become...
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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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What makes someone an effective leader or manager? The answer to this question is multi-faceted, as an effective leader or manager has many different dimensions. And as all great leaders know, they need to be constantly working at honing their management and leaderships skills while broadening their knowledge about the organization for which they...
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At Dale Carnegie Training Alabama, we say, “Practice makes permanent.” Before an employee or employees take on a new project or task, it is important that they practice. As a leader, it is important that you coach them through the practice sessions. Here are some practice techniques that can help you coach your employees...
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Low morale in the workplace is a common occurrence, but it doesn’t need to be a detriment if it’s handled correctly. If you suspect that you may have a problem with low morale because employees are exhibiting excessive absenteeism or tardiness, poor work quality, lack of enthusiasm, fighting among staff or a higher number...
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Developing and understanding how your attitude relates to your career is a very important first step to increasing your sales success. Once you have an attitude understanding, you can better develop a personal value statement. A personal value statement is absolutely critical to communicating the value you provide to a client. This article from...
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Motivation is a key component for any kind of success, no matter what the venture. In today’s competitive business world it is an enormously effective tool, and its applications are much more obvious than anywhere else, perhaps, because the effects are immediately visible. Motivations enters the picture when it’s necessary to begin something, has...
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One of Dale Carnegie’s students, a Mister H.P. Howell, told him that when he was a member of the board of directors of U.S. Steel, the meetings of the board were often long-drawn-out affairs. Many problems were discussed, but few decisions were made. The result: each member of the board had to carry home...
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