Two Words

What are the Two Words That Always Deliver Sales Results?

All sales professionals know the power of using the right words at the right time. With that said, there are two words that consistently deliver results. Unfortunately, women tend to shy away from using these impactful words, instead defaulting to their more passive counterparts. What are these mysterious words? “Will” and “would,” as opposed to “can” and “could.” “Will” and …

Families' Gender Roles

Gender Roles: It’s Not Just a Phase, Your Mom Should Know That by Now!

Our families significantly shape who we are as people. The way we’re raised impacts the way we think and the attitudes we have. Family beliefs, however, are not tattooed onto your brain. Almost all of us differ from our family’s worldviews in more ways than one. This is to be expected, as time keeps moving us forward and popular attitudes …

Call Your Mom!

Call Your Mom! How to Keep Up Relationships When Life Gets Busy

Things are so much simpler when you’re younger. You don’t have to think about paying bills or making appointments; even relationships are easier. When you live in the same home as your family, you see them every day, making it easy to keep up those relationships. Likewise, all of your friends go to the same school or live in your …

Apps on Track

14 Lifesaving Apps to Keep You on Track

We all have things to do and goals to reach, and finding the right tools to help us out can be a lifesaver. Luckily, we have technology on our side, and we scoured the app stores for the best apps out there. Whether you need help refining your productivity and concentration, want to keep track of your fitness, or are …

Get Into Your Best Workflow with This Productivity Playlist

Get into Your Best Workflow with This Productivity Playlist

With the Coronavirus pandemic keeping people at home and away from others, many of us are working from home now, some for the first time in our lives. It certainly takes some getting used to, and staying focused can be particularly tricky. We’ve been there, and we’ve learned some methods to get into the zone. To help you out, we’ve …

Missed Milestones

Missed Milestones In Life? Why Worry?

We all have goals and plans for ourselves. For many of us, those can be pretty specific, with anticipated people, places, jobs, and years thrown into the mix. I myself had numerous goals and milestones I expected to reach at certain points in my life. But, like so many others, I was often left shocked and even disappointed when my …

Coordinating Time Zones

In the Zone: Coordinating Communication Around the World

Working with others is always full of its ups and downs. Coordinating different schedules and commitments can make it tricky to find a meeting time that works for everyone. But add in divergent time zones and you’re in for a real ride! As you deal with colleagues and partners around the globe, you’ll run into the issue of wildly disparate …

How to Practice Self-Care By Creating Work-Life Balance

How to Practice Self-Care by Creating Work-Life Balance

You’ve probably heard plenty of discussion around self-care and around work-life balance, but did you know that the two are actually closely related? Both concepts go hand-in-hand, and if you have a job, it’s hard to take good care of yourself if you don’t have balance. Really, achieving work-life balance is a form of self-care. Here’s how you can tackle …

Perfect Imperfections - Your Confidence Boost to Overcome Impostor Syndrome

Perfect Imperfections: Your Confidence Boost to Overcome Impostor Syndrome

So many of us feel like we’re not smart enough, strong enough, good enough. Whether it’s low self-esteem or impostor syndrome, we’re here to remind you of how amazing you are. Sure, we all have room for growth, and we all have imperfections. But those are what make you unique and perfect, just the way you are. To get you …

Working with Friends & Family

Is Working with Friends & Family a Good Idea?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with your best friend? You may envision the two of you dominating those workplace projects, enjoying lunch breaks together, and sharing inside jokes about your other co-workers. Working with friends or family can be a great experience, but it isn’t for everyone. Not all friendships do well when dropped …

Rethink Your Routine to Gain More Control

How to Rethink Your Routine to Gain More Control

We’ve all been there: feeling completely out of control and wondering how to get back on track. It’s normal to feel a lack of agency over your life, especially when so much truly is out of your hands. You can’t force a hiring manager to pick you, and you can’t foresee a flat tire wrecking your carefully-planned schedule and budget. …

How to Identify Buyer Motivations and Gain Sales Success

How to Identify Buyer Motivations and Gain Sales Success

Sales is all about the client. That’s why in your sales career, it’s vital that you understand your clients so you can best serve them. But that’s easier said than done. How can you get into their minds and understand their buyer motivations? What will improve your chances of closing the sale… and what will put them off of working …