Posts Tagged ‘belief systems;’

How Do You Define Success

I was on a sales call and it went well – until the prospect said “I want you to make me successful.” My comment to him was short and to the point. I asked “can you define success for me so I know if I can help?” He answered “No.”

Assumptions Continue to Derail the Best Strategic Business Plans

Assumptions are the thought processes from our belief systems. In business, these assumptions can derail the very best strategic plans. For example, these assumptions interfere with the continued inability to effectively execute the best-laid business plans. Also, assumptions interfere with our decision making and problem solving process.

Using Influence To Get What You Want

The Law of Social Proof. The Law of Authority. The Law of Contrast. Do these terms mean anything to you? They will in a moment! You won’t find these laws in your country’s Constitution or legal writings, but whether you realize it or not they affect your life every day. That’s because these laws are [...]

Manager’s Guide: Key to Productivity

By definition a successful manager is one who gets the most productivity from the people who report to them. No matter what industry you are in, there is one key to getting the very most from your personnel. If you understand the motivation, what really drives each individual toward success, and you know how to [...]

Core Values Are Invaluable

Turnaround managers have to operate under very tough environment. In some instances, he or she has to make bold decisions based on very little information. All decisions will result in consequences, whether these are positive or negative. His decisions are based on his value system that is his personal beliefs, connections and other influences. You [...]