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CRM – Customer Relationship “Management” Is a Myth

Now that Peter F. Drucker has passed on, I feel almost duty bound to share some of his insights with you, little observations, pointers and gems that simply aren’t in his books or popularly known. I had the pleasure of studying with the management sage for two and a half years. Much of the MBA [...]

Sorry, You May NOT Have a List of My References

A few weeks ago there was a substantial article in one of the major business weeklies about a consultant to Fortune 500 CEO’s. Originally from India, this gentleman seems like a genuine “guru.” One or two of his clients’ names were dropped in the article, and they are quite prominent.

The Importance of Achieving “Flow” in Cold Calling

You’ve read bits and pieces about the psychology of cold calling. Most of the popular literature on the subject refers to hurdles that callers face, such as call reluctance, what I refer to as “phone fear.” Rejection is also much discussed.

What Makes A Cold Call a COLD Call?

Most writers toss the phrase “cold call” around without ever defining what it means. I think it is worth our time to consider exactly what makes a cold call a COLD call. After all, terms are important; just ask two people if they “like” each other or are “in love” with each other.

The Latest Wrinkle in Customer Service – Blame the Customer!

Recently, I needed to get a brand new clothes dryer repaired that refused to generate hot air. I phoned the warranty folks and they told me, because it was Christmas time, I’d have to wait about a week and a half before I could dry my clothes.