Our network

listening

5 Little Things That Make a BIG Difference as a Leader - Part 2: Listen Up!

March 11, 2010 by Dan McCarthy
with 281 views
0

This is the second part of a five part series about the little things a leader can do that could make a BIG difference in how they are perceived as leaders. I have bad news and good news for all of you leaders and aspiring leaders. You decide which you’d rather read first. Start with the good or jump to the bad and come back.... [read more]

5 KEYS to a Successful New Business Year

January 4, 2010 by Niall Devitt
with 847 views
0

This has been a REALLY tough year for many businesses and business people. “I can’t wait till this year is over” is something a great many of us feel right now. It is entirely normal and indeed healthy to expect that with a new year comes new opportunities and indeed new hope. Perhaps now it is only right for us to pat ourselves on the... [read more]

How To Measure Relationships

December 22, 2009 by Steve Roesler
with 148 views
0

“It’s only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away.” --Maurice, Robin, & Barry Gibb, The Bee Gees: “Words” Listen to the Lyrics Do you want to know a way to check the depth of how someone is relating to you at a given moment? Just listen and check out their language. You’ll be fascinated at how revealing it will... [read more]

#14: Here's a thought...

June 20, 2009 by BrianRoger
with 122 views
0

An occasional series in which a review of recent posts on MyVenturePad reveals the following nuggets:Be grateful for what you don’t haveLiving with constraints and challenges is one of the best learning opportunities you will ever get. By succeeding in a tough economy, you will be much better prepared for life than peers who graduate... [read more]

Are you listening?

June 14, 2009 by Drew McLellan
with 140 views
0

I'm a generous tipper -- always have been. Because over the years, I've worked several jobs that depended on tips, I've always had a soft spot for those who are doing so now.With one noted exception. Cab drivers.I travel a lot. Which means I ride in a lot of cabs.  Most trips are uneventful. The cab drivers are a little rude.... [read more]

6 Ways to Keep Fear Out of Your Business

June 9, 2009 by Zane Safrit
with 136 views
0

Set the toneYou... set the tone. You, as the leader, set the tone. Every word, every email, every silence, every smile... creates the environment for those in your organization. It's true for everyone, too. But as a leader your impact is much greater. Be sure to set the proper tone, a tone of enthusiasm, commitment, integrity, passion,... [read more]

Want Free Business Advice? Listen to Your Customers!

May 30, 2009 by Small Biz Bee
with 180 views
0

How well do you listen to what your customers have to say?  It’s easy to hang on every positive word a customer utters, and quietly dismiss any negative criticisms, but as Richard Branson points out in this short interview segment with Seth Godin, listening to all customer feedback should be part of your business strategy.... [read more]

Does “Listening” Make Sense for Everyone

April 26, 2009 by Jacob Morgan
with 224 views
1

(Buddha in a cave, on the way to say the world’s largest Buddha, Lei Shan- China) Oftentimes you’ll hear social media folks talk about the importance of listening before getting involved in social media. I was thinking about this a little bit and I don’t think listening applies to everyone, or at least as a first step. In fact, I think... [read more]

Good Questions Make for Conversation Success

April 16, 2009 by Bud Bilanich
with 107 views
0

Dynamic communication is one of the keys to personal and professional success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success. If you want to become a dynamic communicator, you need to master three basic, but very important skills: 1) conversation, 2) writing, and 3) presenting. I have a new book coming out this summer: 42 Rules to... [read more]

Time to listen up

March 28, 2009 by Drew McLellan
with 131 views
0

We've all heard the quote from the Greek philosopher Epictetus, "we were born with two ears and one mouth, so we can listen twice as much as we speak."I doubt Epictetus was a marketing consultant, but it is not a stretch to apply his wisdom to our efforts.  Marketers have a tendency to "talk" a lot. After all, we have a lot to... [read more]

The #1 reason why your prospect said no sale

March 18, 2009 by Drew McLellan
with 397 views
0

Your big mouth.It's sales 101. Listen. Ask questions. Listen some more. But we all know that in most selling situations, it's hard to shut up. You have so much to say.  You're so good at your job. Your case study is so compelling.So you just talk, and talk and talk some more.Long time readers of this blog know I have an incredible... [read more]

Listening for Success

February 26, 2009 by Bud Bilanich
with 125 views
0

Dynamic communication skills are one of the keys to success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.  If you want to become a dynamic communicator, you need to develop three basic communication skills: 1) conversation; 2) writing; 3) presenting.Listening is the key to becoming a great conversationalist.  Dr. Joyce Brothers makes an... [read more]

Logo