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The one-two punch delivered by hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused widespread devastation across Houston, Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other coastal communities. In response, many companies pledged sizable donations designed to mitigate the suffering and expedite the rebuilding process. Of course, corporations were not alone. Millions of individuals also…
The sales process, along with the supporting personnel that aid it, has changed dramatically in recent years. Thanks to an abundance of information delivered through ubiquitous web-based technologies, the salesperson’s principle function has evolved from a purveyor of information to a value-added provider and resource coordinator. Consider these three ways…
Speed, performance, agility — the three go hand-in-hand. The best businesses are well aware that their customers hold them to two standards, to be fast and to be good. The smartest companies have also learned that being both requires an organization that is flexible, accommodating and agile. Agility is more…
Welcome back to work! I hope you had a relaxing and fun-filled Labor Day weekend. The idea of paying tribute to the contributions and achievements of our workers is not new. In fact, it became a federal holiday way back in 1894. As a society we realized early that the…
For reward and recognition program planners, responsive web design (RWD), an approach that provides both optimal viewing and interaction with any mobile device is not just a prudent option, it’s really the only responsible choice you can make. Here are a couple of reasons why: 1. Because mobile usage is…
Ask anyone who works in marketing and they will reiterate that the number one priority of the company’s business plan is to put the customer first. In practice that means understanding and catering to their needs and wishes, crafting an exceptional experience and measuring the real impact initiatives are having…
What is emotional intelligence and why has it become such an important topic for companies? Essentially, EI is an individual’s innate ability to recognize and manage their emotions and to also understand how their actions influence others. Companies looking to build workplaces defined by mutual respect put a premium on…
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a decade since the first iPhone was sold. Steve Jobs said it would make history and boy was he right! The iPhone set the stage for a revolution. It propelled the advancement into what was about to become a more mobile and…
Today marks Independence Day, the most symbolic national holiday in the United States. More than two centuries ago we declared our freedom as a nation and began to live as a sovereign state. Of course, the conception of an independence day is not unique to Americans. Almost every country in…
In my last write-up, I talked about the dual-purpose “framing” and “segmentation” can play within a communications strategy. I outlined how each can help get your messages understood and acted upon. Today, I wanted to shift the spotlight to two more essential concepts; the importance of providing a sense of…
