John R. Stoker, Founder and President, DialogueWORKS, Inc. When I wrote my book, Overcoming Fake Talk, my first editor commented, “Your first chapter focuses on the importance of results. But every conversation book I’ve ever read always starts with a discussion about results. So, how is yours different?” Great question! After a moment, I explained that […]
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Steve King, Chief Security Officer, Netswitch, Inc. Did you know that cybercrime cost the global economy about $490 billion in 2014, and that the impact to corporations resulting just from the theft of intellectual property alone is estimated $170 billion? This doesn’t include any of the losses to individuals from hacking, nor does it reflect
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Tony DiCostanzo, President, BookPal The world of e-commerce is continually evolving. Business to business (B2B) online revenue is rapidly catching up business to consumer (B2C) e-commerce revenue, with B2B expected to reach $800 billion to $1 trillion in 2014—creating a paradigm shift that provides exciting opportunities for online sellers ahead of this shift to either take
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Susan Sherayko, Author, Rainbows Over Ruins Did you know that we rarely use more than 10% of our brain power – the part that is the conscious mind? We are underutilizing our assets! 90% is in the subconscious mind. These two aspects of the mind seem at opposite ends of the spectrum, so how does
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Eric Berridge, CEO, Bluewolf Today, the power of shaping brand experiences has shifted to the customer — they drive the sales process and dictate when, where, and on which channels to interact with your brand. Leadership needs to shift with this change, as digital disruption and increasing customer expectations are forcing organizations to compete on
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Chutisa & Steven Bowman What needs to change so your business is future-proof? Our experience and research show it is primarily to do with the points of view you hold about your business and the environment in which it operates. The last decade has witnessed revolutionary changes to business across the globe. Today’s business leaders
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Chip R. Bell Great innovative service leaders view freedom as a crucial characteristic to cultivate ingenuity and creativity. Consider three of the most innovative service cultures—Zappos, Nordstrom and Ritz-Carlton Hotels—and you will discover each is a wellspring of employee freedom. One of Zappos’ core values is “create fun and a little weirdness.” Nordstrom tells employees
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Michael Munsey, VP, Eagle Ford Oil & Gas Has starting up your own business ever crossed your mind? Do you consider yourself an entrepreneur? I consider myself an entrepreneur, but I do not always want to view myself as an entrepreneur. With experience and success I hope to transition from an entrepreneur to an investor
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Ajay Kaul, Managing Partner, AgreeYa Solutions The workplace is always evolving which requires flexibility on the part of business leaders. Often, projects arise that require more manpower than a firm can manage, or a specialized skill set outside the scope of the company’s capabilities. When these projects are slated with a short-term project timeline, business leaders
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Michael Friedman, Ph.D. The tragic death of Robin Williams has brought international attention to the devastating effects of depression. More and more people are becoming aware that depression is not simply being in a “bad mood,” but rather a serious mental disorder associated with intense suffering, loss of functioning and, in the most severe and
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