A familiar theme is recognizing that there are two sides to most situations, and we must stop, look, and listen for possibilities for changing our habits. For example, we frequently suggest that we are to work for the greater good and ensure that everyone feels they have won something. However, what may stand in the way is offering too much, hence the question, are you guilty of over-committing?

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Planning for business and personal matters is easy as I’m an active goal-setter. However, it applies to routine days for the most part. But a small percentage of the time, unusual opportunities present themselves that typically deserve an immediate ‘Yes! However, a quick, positive response is only sometimes in our favor, no matter the opportunity’s attractiveness.

Thinking of a company as a faceless, almost static entity is effortless. That’s because while we may use their services, we are unlikely to feel a personal connection to a brand as if it were an interpersonal relationship. While brand loyalty can be essential to foster for some companies, they are always keenly aware that this loyalty takes years to build and seconds to destroy.

Moreover, as more and more businesses seek to game the algorithm, use AI to become more efficient, integrate the most stringent copywriting practices designed to wow and motivate you, and publish the sleekest, most exciting video content, these efforts can drown amid a sea of every other business doing the same thing. Accordingly, our collaborative blog offers insights into the question, Do you realize the many virtues of humanizing your brand?

Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist, provides insights into the question, ‘Do you dare to be an inclusive leader from the inside out?’

The content below speaks to many as it is about first knowing oneself, understanding issues others are undergoing, and then leading by example and encouraging those to embrace who they are to move forward successfully.

Customer care is in our circle no matter where we are or what we do. How you model leadership to empower your audience becomes your success differentiator. But in the beginning phase, it is necessary to monitor how others proceed, whether in our industry or another. Observations reveal much as they can be the accelerator for sales success.

An individual’s demeanor or the service a company provides can be very telling. Accordingly, one of the better strategies, especially for newbies, is to observe customer care that others offer to improve our sales success.

Growing up, I couldn’t grasp the forever motto, ‘History Repeats Itself.’ As a child, it didn’t make sense to me, as I would wonder why anyone would want to repeat what doesn’t correctly end well, personally, professionally, and within society.
When we realize what isn’t working from any stance, we must figure out the ‘why’ to take the correct action to fix it. Doing the same old never produces the desired results and can sometimes take an organization down the drain. The question becomes, what can history teach us?

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.