by Dan Rockwell – January 2013 As manager, your job is bringing out the best in others by the way you interact with them. Well timed, well executed conversations change people’s lives. Poorly timed, unprepared conversations damage the individual salesperson and the team who interacts with him or her. First: Determine and affirm aspirations and goals….Continue Reading How to change behaviors of salespeople
Learning how to lead: Helping
by Dan Rockwell – January 2013 How can I help? New leaders find giving help easier than receiving help but receiving is necessary. Supporting others earns promotions. Receiving help expands impact and maximizes the talents of others. Doug Conant, author and former CEO of Campbell’s Soup, has a leadership model that centers around the question,…Continue Reading Learning how to lead: Helping
Part 1: How to interview with the pros
by Jeannette Salas – January 2013 Part 1: Getting the first interview Many candidates applying to job postings don’t realize as soon as they click Send the interviews begin. The minute the potential employer has your name they begin the interview process. If your background matches with qualifications, the next step often includes Googling your…Continue Reading Part 1: How to interview with the pros
What drives fan passion?
by Kirk Wakefield – January 2013 What makes a passionate fan? A passionate fan devotes heart, mind, body, and soul to the team. The consequences of a passionate fan base are increased ticket, media, merchandise and sponsorship revenue to the team. But what are the antecedents to fan passion? What causes fans to be passionate?…Continue Reading What drives fan passion?