The life cycle includes good and bad days, and the outcomes rely heavily on actions helping to resolve issues. But it isn’t always easy and often fits into categories of nerve-wracking or desiring to quit. To ultimately achieve what matters most, it’s best to realize that the effort we put in to discover where we may have strayed alongside the lessons, we learn to combine to empower ourselves further.

We have all experienced heated ups and downs concerning conversations for business and personal reasons. Avoiding anger is essential for finding a solution to which all parties willingly agree. Accordingly, we need to reflect on whether our actions help to resolve issues or harm business growth and personal connections.

Swami Vivekananda said, “Standup, be bold, be strong.” Although we never met, I have always adhered to those words. My differentiator in corporate sales is to use a polite and inquisitive tone to bring negotiations to a successful conclusion.

Mottos in business include ‘work for a win-win’ and ‘work for the greater good.’ A significant contribution to a company’s win-win and greater good is creating a highly admirable work atmosphere. Accordingly, our collaborative blog asks, ‘Are your employees raving about your company?’ and provides insights for consideration below.

The modern business landscape revolves heavily around digital interactions. However, it serves us well to recall the value of hosting a corporate event. It can be one of the most effective ways to win new customers and secure repeat customers from your VIP clients.

First and foremost, hosting a corporate event lets you connect with clients. In an era where digital communication reigns, guests highly appreciate the opportunity to attend. Besides, many won’t have attended events during the Covid years. So, this is the perfect time to begin hosting.

Face-to-face interactions offer so much more than digital communications. Aside from expressing yourself clearly during presentations, you can dig deeper into the topic. So, the talk will carry more meaning.

It’s essential to remember that we cannot predict our outcomes. Accordingly, when something unusual comes to mind, I try it to see what may happen. Sometimes, the effort appears a waste of time to others, but for me, I strive to reap the lessons from the episode.

The word ‘episode’ can be likened to any television series. The plot begins with innocence, and the characters learn to cope and advance past setbacks. Growing a business or seeking to advance a career is no different; the winning strategy is to seek to learn from every incident. The process enables us to grow personally and professionally.

Advising someone to be fearless is easy. However, with the many obstacles we each face, it becomes necessary to step up to the fact they will not fade away but instead continue. The dilemma begins if we give up; nothing resolves, but if we continue, it may be a highly challenging road ahead. The question becomes, Do you welcome obstacles to overcome?

It was a privilege to be a guest on the podcast, ‘Show Up As A Leader,’ hosted by Rosie Ward and her team, Lisa Rosemeyer and Stephanie Hicks. We shared some of our worst experiences and the lessons we learned to boost our careers and lives forward. Feeling sorry for ourselves accomplishes little, but when we are willing to dig deep to comprehend ‘what just happened fully,’ we can take those learning points and use them to advance.

Sejal Thakksr provides today’s blog content, Are You Ready for A Journey of Purpose and Impact?

While growing up, my father often saw in me the qualities of a future lawyer – a curious nature and a penchant for asking questions. His unfulfilled dream of attending law school in India when we moved to the United States served as a backdrop to my life. Little did I know then that his observations would become the seeds of my journey into the legal world.

My path led me to law school with a deep-seated desire to understand our legal system, advocate for justice, and help others navigate its complexities. I embarked on a career in litigation, specializing in employment law, defending clients, and developing a keen understanding of legal strategies.

The U.S. Labor Day Holiday is an excellent time to reflect on our thoughts. The compelling question is, ‘Will you encourage leadership to contribute to your legacy?’ Reviewing the past and current, plus considering the future, can help us establish better credentials for leadership and create a respectable legacy.

Living in Silicon Valley in the early days was a remarkable learning opportunity by hearing about and witnessing the fantastic, poor, and horrific experiences concerning leadership at varying companies.

For those serious about business, today’s blog question, ‘Do you believe customer care to be the top priority for your business?’ may sound ridiculous. However, recent experiences with several companies representing varying industries should never have occurred.

The better part of experiencing poor service is realizing what not to do regarding our business. Below, I share experiences encountered during our travel that illustrate the lack of customer care concern coupled with seemingly unethical practices.

Success in today’s highly competitive corporate environment depends on a solid marketing strategy. Promotional items are essential for attracting potential clients’ attention and raising brand awareness. These materials, whether printed flyers, electronic brochures, eye-catching banners, or cutting-edge promotional products, can significantly improve your marketing efforts.

Our guest blog offers insights regarding the power of promotional materials. Read about the effectiveness of promotional materials in enhancing your marketing plan alongside a few helpful tips on maximizing their use.

Our guest blog offers insights on how a slow internet connection can impact your company. In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the Internet serves as the lifeblood of every operation.

The first step to planning for year-end growth and beyond is to align our priorities and values with specific far-reaching goals to include the latest applicable technology. No one person, company, or even country has all the answers. We must heed …

Growing up, many of us frequently experience bullying and degradation to begin questioning our existence. The underlying question relates to our meaning of life and what we may bring forward ‘one day.’
I was motivated to snap the photo of the beautiful clouds as we were flying home from overseas travel. Clouds can represent sunshine or storms or barriers vs. possibilities in real life. Our life story is about how we handle our unique clouds.

The anticipation of travel, the journey itself, and the aftermath raise awareness of the good, bad, and the need for improvement upon the trip’s conclusion. Of course, the goal is to walk away with fond everlasting memories. But nothing is safe from imperfection, and for business, we can pick up on instances and nuances to improve our approach upon our return. Travel can open minds to new business strategies.

NOTE: After today, new blog content will publish by the beginning of September. I am ready for a new adventure and will be traveling abroad to Oslo, taking a small ship cruise around Iceland, and ending the trip with a visit to Copenhagen.

The three-year almost isolation period due to COVID increased my desire to explore new countries, meet people of varying cultures, and learn from all the experiences before me. The open mind and willingness to learn daily from everything and everyone we encounter bring us unforeseen insights and new opportunities that can take us to new heights.

The sales profession teaches us that communications of all types and topics naturally include our body language or posturing. The posturing serves to get the point across, negotiate or mediate a solution, and ultimately come to a happy conclusion. Of course, we are describing the best possible situation and outcome.

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An intimate group gathering for dinner and a more profound conversation afterward brings a smile upon recalling one gentleman’s facial expression. The next day, I told him I found his reactions highly entertaining, but discussing them in front of the person speaking would have been insulting!

Early in our careers, many of us tend to get bored, or the markets take a severe drop leaving us to wonder, is it time to journey in a new direction? A recent article in The Washington Post concerns a modern-day establishment in No. Virginia that has a remarkable history and prompts our blog post. The article-provoking reveals an inspiring woman’s career journey, and the thought-provoking article is titled, ‘Wolford Rolls out Round Hill Events Venue.’

Joan Wolford hoped to make it to Broadway at the start of her career, but it wasn’t in the cards. However, she did sing with bands plus other activities to support herself. Her career history includes waiting on tables at dining establishments and other endeavors. Today, she is creating a new Western dining and entertainment destination. The remarkable side to the story is that ‘Joan Wolford, owner of this year’s favorite Catering Company: Savoir Faire, has spent the past three years converting the former Round Hill furniture factory building into a Catering venue.’

Remote work is here to stay, and companies will do their best by enhancing their remote meetings. Enhancement may consist of ease of use, including varying ways for staff to share ideas. Examples include speaking and sharing a whiteboard with pictures or a film clip to add value to their thoughts. The greater the variety of methods for involving the team via video conferencing, productivity will likely increase, adding to business growth.

Our guest blog provides insights on how to boost your video conferencing productivity with their guide. Below you will learn techniques to improve engagement, efficiency, and outcomes in virtual meetings.

In today’s modern business era, remote work has become increasingly prevalent. Companies and employees alike are embracing the convenience and flexibility that video conferencing provides. However, video conferencing can sometimes feel burdensome and unproductive without better optimization efforts.