Who do you love more than anyone in the world? While we all have many special people in our lives, most of us would pick our moms among the most important figures in our lives. This year, we’re celebrating Mother’s Day with a mixtape for all the moms out there! We put together 50 of our favorite songs written by …
Do you know how to take care of yourself? We don’t mean just addressing your vital needs – how do you truly treat yourself? All of us need to practice self-care, but sometimes we just don’t know how or can’t fit it into our schedules. What are some of the best ways to exercise self-care? What do you need or …
Summer vacation is right around the corner! Get into the travel mood with some good travel tunes! The four hours of music here will be perfect for your plane ride, road trip, or anything in between. Whether you’re roaming around the US or traveling to Europe, Asia, Africa, or Central or South America, we have nearly all your destinations covered. …
Sales is a tricky business that requires excellent people skills as you build trust with your clients. But no matter how much you’ve mastered the art of sales, you’ll still make mistakes from time to time. What kinds of missteps can occur during the sales process? What about client relationships – are missteps more serious and harder to overcome? Moreover, how …
Regardless of the stage of your career, it’s paramount that you surround yourself with team members that are reliable, supportive, positive, and work well together. How can you choose the right people to work with? How do you find an environment that inspires your best work? Do you recognize the true importance of a village? You know what they say: …
What tools have been liberating for you as a woman? We’re not talking metaphorical tools, here… What have been your physical tools of liberation? Have you ever used a hammer or an electric drill? Have you ever built or fixed something on your own? While there’s the common trope of the “handyman” who can take care of his home with …
In sales, your customer needs should be important to your organization. While this should go without saying, it’s easy to lose sight of your customer focus. How do you improve your customer focus and relevance? How do you talk to your customers and truly listen so you can ensure you’re fulfilling their needs or providing something they lack? Sales experts …
Spring has sprung and the weather is finally getting a little warmer! As we move into April, let’s celebrate with some seasonal songs about our favorite time of year. From April showers to May flowers, from talk of sunshine to spring baby signs, here’s a playlist full of tunes in bloom. Whether you’re doing some spring cleaning or going on …
Oftentimes, the only way to grow is to get outside your comfort zone. Likewise, it’s not surprise that purposeful discomfort goes hand in hand with vigorous career growth. What is purposeful discomfort? It starts with learning a new skill, flexing your work paradigm, and experiencing new concepts or foreign ideas. You may feel a bit out of balance, and it …
Moving out is a huge step in anyone’s life. How do you know when you’re ready? What should you do if you’re not? Once you’ve decided to rent your own home, there will be plenty of logistics to sort out and plan for. On top of this, how will you handle the emotional impact of leaving the nest? Whether you’re …
The future is female, and more and more lately, we’re seeing incredible women pioneers accomplishing great things. Women in work – across a wide range of fields – are earning recognition for their discoveries, advancements, talents, and commitments to excellence. From music to race car driving to chemistry to space travel to economics to politics, women are slaying every industry …
We recently shared an Achievement in Sales webinar on attending conferences. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. What should you do when exhibiting at conferences? How do you find sales success? Along with Marketing Executive Debbie George, we dive into the different types of exhibitions you’ll prepare and the diverse range of events at which you’ll exhibit. From planning …
In sales, demonstrating sincere interest in your clients, or worthy intent, is invaluable. It’s how you build stronger, lasting relationships with your clients. Worthy intent in professional sales is all about building relational capital with your prospects and clients – the practice of making a deeper connection with the individuals you work with. You accomplish this by shifting the focus …
Mark Twain has widely been attributed as saying that “the secret of getting ahead is getting started.” His words ring as true now as they did a hundred years ago: If you want to reach your destination, you have to take that first step in the right direction. While this is true across all aspects of life, it’s especially important …
So many women don’t feel confident in themselves or how they look. In a world that pushes impossible beauty standards, it’s important to take a step back and channel positivity instead. What do you love about yourself? When you look in the mirror, what’s your favorite part about your look? All women deserve to feel beautiful. We all deserve to …
We all make bad decisions from time to time. So why is it so hard to admit our faults and that we need to change course? Why do we sometimes think they have to live with those bad choices? As much as we all hate being wrong, avoid the urge to dig yourself a deeper hole. Here’s how you can …
Attending conferences is an important part of your sales career – but how do you get the most out of it? Whether it’s your first event or your 10th, there’s always more to learn. Along with Marketing Executive Debbie George, we dive into how to develop a strong conference strategy – based on logistics and goals – and then prepare …
What is the difference between solution and relationship selling? Which sales method will be most effective in your approach? Most sales efforts will fall into one of two categories. Knowing your product or service, your clients, and your sales objectives will help you determine whether to offer solution selling or relationship selling. Different skills apply to each method, though. So …
February is Black History Month, and two weeks ago, we shared a playlist highlighting black artists over the last century. While the history and talent run deep, there’s also a lot to look forward to. As important as the past is, it’s also vital that we look to what’s next. So without further ado, here is our playlist for Black …
Relationships in the workplace can be tricky. Should you befriend your co-workers, or is it better to keep the relationship strictly professional? How can you develop strong relationships with your co-workers to build a solid team? How do you determine whether friendships at work are hurting you professionally? On the flip side, you may have to work with people you …