Accountability Is Not a Bad Thing

I realize that many of us cringe whenever we hear the word accountability. We hear it and think: What does he mean? Is she auditing my work? Does this mean I’m not doing well? Am I about to get a whole lot more work to do? Accountability is not, nor should it be, a bad […]

Sales Training Tip: Tenacity Works

A recent survey among sales executives revealed the following: 80%…

Executive Development: It’s Not Me…It’s Them

Recently, I began coaching a bright, articulate head of M&A…

Executive Development: Great Coaching Moments

From great teachers we're moving to great coaching moments: A…

My Third Lesson in Selling

Having moved on from the insurance world to the world of training…

My Second Lesson in Selling

In my last blog post, I spoke about my first sales manager, the…

Take Two of These and Call Me in the Morning

Often clients request training on their "Pitch Decks," meaning…

Sales Training Tip: Do YOU Know Why You’re Meeting?

We can't manage the outcome of a client meeting, we can manage…

My Fast Company Article on Heroes vs. Champions

Rainmakers, aka Heroes, have been neglected as potential coaches.…

Leadership Tips: Lessons from The Stones and Columbo

Client follow up and persistence are great skills leaders can…