by Kris Katseanes – May 2014 What happened to all the excitement? We all seek to hire highly competent, highly energized, hard-working individuals who invest everything they have in the effort of growing a career in sports. We strive to find individuals who have excelled in life, and are eager to translate that pattern of…Continue Reading The Six D’s of Destruction: How to Recognize and Avoid Sales Burnout
by Hannah Bouziden – April 2014 Baylor University welcomes Paige Farragut, Tami Walker, and Amy Pratt to the Sports Sponsorship & Sales (S3) Club’s Women In Sports panel on April 14th. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Baylor University in the Cashion Academic Center, Room 203. The panel will discuss the opportunities…Continue Reading Women Leaders In the Business of Sports
by Dionna Widder – March 2014 To be great(er) leaders, we must first master the craft of management, work on building upon our skills and talent, and develop trusting relationships with our employees and your managers. The Great Blondin became famous for being the first person to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope. Not just once, but eight…Continue Reading Sales Managers: 6 Keys to Becoming a Great(er) Leader
by Dan Rockwell – September 2013 1. Choose to be known for what’s in your heart. Intelligence and skill matter most when they express your heart. Leaders who bypass their hearts end up cold. 2. Choose small now. Don’t wait for dramatic. Don’t despise small steps that produce small results. Do something small rather than…Continue Reading The Seven Choices of Exceptional Leaders
by Lynn Wittenburg – September 2013 People just starting to climb the ladder in this business often ask: How do I become a leader? I do not have ALL the answers, but here are six tips that will help. 1. Learn to follow Say what? I asked you to tell me how to be a…Continue Reading The Six Choices of New Leaders
by Dan Rockwell – August 2013 The way you deal with today’s frustration reflects the leader or the salesperson you’ll become tomorrow. Frustration is an alarm clock; a spotlight pointing: a match burned too long. Frustration is a gift that says pay attention. Don’t get frustrated with frustration. Frustration is feedback on decisions and relationships. Frustration’s goal The…Continue Reading Dealing with frustration in sales
by Blake Cargill – July 2013 Dave Notolli, Regional Sales and Marketing Manager at General Motors, has worked for GM for over 30 years. A graduate of Purdue University, Notolli has enjoyed the automotive business from the moment he became a part of it. The automotive business has a unique, challenging aspect to it because…Continue Reading S3 Leadership Spotlight: Dave Nottoli @GM
by Dan Rockwell – January 2013 Old style leaders are about giving permission to supplicants. Their followers seek permission. It’s an “I/you” rather than “we” dynamic. Leaders have power and followers must ask.[dropshadowbox align=”right” effect=”lifted-both” width=”300px” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]”Asking softens a tough request so the other person hears it. Asking signals you want help….Continue Reading The five powers of permission