We’ve probably all felt it: the struggle of finding motivation to act in order to achieve your goals. We all want to reach for the stars and check things off our to-do lists. And yet, having the time, inspiration, and willpower – all at once – can be a challenge. Motivation wanes. How can you overcome this struggle? How can …
Do What You Say You’ll Do in Your Sales Role
The importance of actually doing what you say you will do cannot be understated. If you make a promise, you need to keep it. While this rings true throughout life, it’s especially crucial in sales. You gain trust when you keep your word. On the flip side, not following through undoubtedly harms sales. And no matter how reliable you are, …
January Playlist: New Year, New Resolutions Music
It’s that time of year again: the part where we change our calendars, embrace a fresh start, and make our goals for the months ahead. We’re all striving to be our best selves, and our resolutions take us one step closer to that destination. While you’re out there making it happen, a little music won’t hurt! So we made just …
Leading by Example: Do You Have What it Takes?
Think about the exceptional leaders you aspire to emulate. What traits and characteristics do they possess? Which leadership skills will help you engage, inspire, and motivate others? To climb to the top of your career, you’ll need to develop your leadership skills. Knowing what to work on will help you cultivate the right traits. Effective leading also takes also takes …
Get Your Exclusive 2018 Calendar
Another year has come and gone – my, how time flies! As we say goodbye to 2017 and look ahead to the new year, there’s one practical resource we could all use: a new calendar! Our exclusive 2018 calendar is the perfect size for your office or home. Each month features an original painting, and the calendar ties in with …
Can Money Buy Happiness? The Importance of Cash in Our Lives
People have been saying for years that money doesn’t buy happiness. But is this actually true? Like it or not, money is a part of our society. We require it to pay bills, eat, and travel. How much cash leads to happiness? If financial stability or excess doesn’t buy happiness, then what does? Or is money one of many necessary …
What’s the Best Use of Business Travel Time in Sales?
In professional sales, you’re always on the move. When you’re constantly traveling to new destinations, it can eat into your work time. How do you stay productive while you’re on the road? How can you utilize your business travel time more effectively? Sales veterans Lynn and Tina share their top tips to maintain sales while on the move. Make the …
Does Marital Status Affect Career Opportunities?
Have you ever worried that your marital status might limit hiring prospects and promotions? For decades, women have faced the burden of being negatively judged for being married or having children. Meanwhile, men don’t suffer these same stigmas. In fact, oftentimes, these perceptions are subconscious. But does marital status still affect women in their careers? How does it impact a …
Social Media: Is it Toxic or is it Actually Inclusive?
Most of us use social media on a daily basis. From the obsessive poster with a huge following to the reluctant interloper, people use social media for a variety of purposes. It may be to keep up with friends or colleagues. It may be to keep tabs on what’s going in the world. For many, it’s a way to document …
What’s Better? A Few Top Prospects or Throwing a Wide Net?
A successful sales career is all about having the right strategy. So what’s better? Should you focus your sales efforts on a few top prospects, or is it better to throw a wide net? Sales experts Lynn and Tina each share their own insights into which strategy to utilize. In part, it depends on your sales goals and the objectives …
Keeping Up Hope When Job Prospects Don’t Work Out
Today’s generation faces a tougher job market than any in recent history. Many young women – even those with advanced degrees – are enduring what feels like an endless loop of job applications and interviews. With no clear end in sight, it’s easy to get discouraged. After repeatedly getting rejected for job prospects, how do you keep your hopes up? …
What are Emotional and Social Intelligence?
Have you heard of emotional and social intelligence? Do you know how your understanding of the two enhance your life? Emotional and Social Intelligence, or ESI, refers to the competencies linked to self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, which enable people to understand and manage their own and others’ emotions in social interactions. We all have different social skillsets …
Does Persistence Really Pay Off in Sales?
You’ve probably heard that patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. But does persistence really pay off in sales? There’s a fine line between being persistent… and being a nuisance. In your sales position, you want to maintain both good relationships and good results. Not sure where that line is? Lynn and Tina – both sales experts …
The Power of Music: Get Pumped
All music lovers will agree that music is powerful. Perhaps the strongest impact is on our mood – imagine how suspenseful strings can make a movie scene terrifying. Many people also use music in their day-to-day lives, choosing energetic music when at the gym and smooth jazz for romantic dinners. With these effects in mind, we crafted a pair of …
The Power Of Music: Chill Vibes
All music lovers will agree that music is powerful. Perhaps the strongest impact is on our mood – imagine how suspenseful strings can make a movie scene terrifying. Many people also use music in their day-to-day lives, choosing energetic music when at the gym and smooth jazz for romantic dinners. With these effects in mind, we crafted a pair of …
The Secret to Preventing Burnout at Work
For many of us, each day is just go, go, go! We’re constantly busy with our jobs, household chores, errands, and trying to fit in quality time with our loved ones and maybe a good book. When ambition runs high, we often take on more than we have time for at work. With so much on our plate, it’s easy …
Bad Friends: What to Know and When to Let Go
Some friendships are forever, but what about the ones that aren’t? Unfortunately, sometimes people grow apart as their lives diverge. Sometimes, we might even find that certain friends are bad for us. How can you identify if a friend is holding you back? And once you do realize who your bad friends are, what do you do? When should you …
What to Do When a Sale Goes Cold
We’ve all head experiences in which a sale goes cold. It can be frustrating and confusing when you and a prospect had a real connection with a spark of interest, but now the prospect has gone cold and you can’t get a pulse. What do you do when they’re suddenly ghosting you? Lynn and Tina have both been there. They …
We Must Stop Shifting the Blame on Sexual Harassment
Accounts of sexual harassment have been everywhere in the past few months. Harassers like Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey aren’t just in the movie industry. They exist in nearly every level of every industry. Sexual harassment is a pervasive issue, and thanks in part to the #MeToo movement, there’s finally an open dialogue on a problem that should have been …
‘Tis the Season to Get Festive with These Holiday Tunes
The holiday season is upon us! Whether you enjoy Christmas, Hanukkah, or just the winter weather, celebrate the season with these holiday tunes. We’ve mixed beloved classics with festive new originals, covering everything from sleigh rides in the snow to dreidels to gifts under trees. Enjoy the festivities and winter cheer with these holiday tunes. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Season’s …