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Making the Big Leagues: How Steinbrenner Hit a Grand Slam
“I haven’t always done a good job, and I haven’t always been successful,” says Steinbrenner, “but I know that I have tried.”

How To Turn Birthdays Into Business
Birthdays are for gift-giving, right? Actually, by employing an amazing quirk of psychology, guerrillas can actually receive from people on their birthdays. And here's how.

The Heart of Business Strategy: 48 Things That Matter
We usually think of business strategy as some sort of aspirational market positioning statement. Doubtless that's part of it. But I believe that the number one "strategic strength" is excellence in execution and systemic relationships (i.e., with everyone we come in contact with). Hence I offer the following 48 pieces of advice for creating a winning strategy that is inherently sustainable:
Responding to Job Adverts
You’re looking for a new job or even a new career and an application jumps out of the page to you. How do you make sure that every step you take after that is working towards securing you the new employment you so desperately desire?
A FEW SELLING DOS AND DON'TS
DO match and mirror the speed, tone and volume of the other person's voice. DON'T speak in a monotone. DO call for a specific reason such as to provide some information of value. DON'T call just to check in. DO go the prospect's web site first to see if they fit your ideal prospect profile. DON'T randomly send out expensive (your time, material costs and postage) literature. DO tell the truth even if you do not have the answer to a question at that moment. DON'T try to fake like you know the answer to a question you don't.

How To Conduct Yourself At The Interview
Your cover letter dazzled them, your resume is the best the Hiring Manager has ever seen and all your efforts have paid off because now you’ve been offered the interview. The final hurdle.

The TACTIC Work the referral factory
The STORY: “What in the world are you doing?” asked Tim, seeing the thank you note cards spread out across Bob’s desk. “Giving thanks,” responded Bob, looking up, “that all of these fine folks have contributed to my monetary success.” “You’ve only made two sales this past week. How come so many Thank Yous?”

Being as professional
Living up to the expectations of being a professional when in business.
What is the Asian Mindset?
The Asian mindset is unique arising from the cultural, religious and socio-economic factors that are different from the West. Understanding this Asian mentality can help leaders work more effectively with them.

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The Power of Thank You Notes
At one time it was common practice to send hand written thank you notes for almost everything. It was simply considered good manners. Sadly this has died out over the years, to the point where it is relatively rare to receive a hand written thank you note.
Manners Always Matter
Several years ago I had the good fortune to meet and become friends with Pamela Hillings of Hillings Enterprises in Pasadena, California. Pamela and her mother wrote a book entitled "Manners in a Minute," which is a practical guide for proper conduct and good manners when dining in or out. Pamela has been the official Royal Court Protocol Consultant to the Tournament of Roses Queen and Court and has been referred to as the "Miss Manners of the Internet," as she has taught "How to Have Great Business Manners" through an Internet class. And I had the privilege of being one of her guest "speakers" during the course to talk about business manners. Pamela Hillings has been my guide for business manners ever since our first contact.
\"The Business of Business Manners at Meetings\"
In addition to a lack of business ethics today, there is also a lack of business manners. I have chosen to focus on business manners at meetings for this article. Business manners are essential to build relationships in today’s business world. People, who present themselves very favorably, will maximize their business potential. I must tell you that I am very passionate about business manners and believe very strongly in the results that follow the use of good business manners.

Business Luncheon Manners Always Matter, Ten Tips From Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach
Every business day of the year, there are business lunches taking place. And every business day there are bad business luncheon manners being displayed and observed. Inexperienced staff members to experienced business executives commit these business manner blunders because too many people forget their manners at the business luncheon table. And these business lunch manner faux pas result in a negative image of the person committing them and the company they represent. All business manners are essential to building relationships in today’s business world. People, who present themselves very favorably, will maximize their business potential. Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach would like to offer the following ten (10) tips to ensure good business manners at your business luncheon meetings.

More On Business Manners From Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach
Business manners are essential to build relationships in today’s business world. People, who present themselves very favorably, will maximize their business potential. I must tell you that I remain very passionate about business manners and believe very strongly in the results that follow the use of good business manners. In my own efforts for continuous improvement in business manners, I recently did some research that resulted in me finding a great resource - a quiz to establish your Business Etiquette Quotient. he quiz was developed by Lydia Ramsey, a business etiquette expert, professional speaker, corporate trainer and author.
Cell Phone Etiquette
Good manners and cell phone etiquette
Lower Stress At Work Is Just Good Business Manners
Few things within a business are guaranteed to raise tensions, shorten fuses and lower productivity as are simple bad manners and yet, when times get tough and stress rises, good manners are often an early victim. When the erosion of good manners then leaks from team relations into customer relations (as it inevitably must) that, in turn, costs sales - not just immediate sales, but all of the remaining sales you would have made to that client had you retained them for years to come, and the sales of all the other people whom they were miffed enough to discourage from dealing with you in future!

Business Friendships
A Business Friendship is another term I use for a customer. A Business Friendship is no dissimilar to a social or personal friendship, the same rules apply, such as; commonality and camaraderie, adding value, listening and understanding, trust and integrity and let's not forget good old fashioned manners.
Whada ya rates?
Please train your people in how to make proper, well intentioned business/sales phone calls - it's not difficult. A half day session in the ‘how to' will get you started, followed by some pithy little sessions with your team on a regular basis to share what's working well, etc. I know I sound like June Dally-Watkins (famous deportment teacher) but as the saying goes ‘You never get a second chance to make a good first impression'. Good manners, grace, and courtesy go a long way.
Manners and Behavior to Accompany Your Professional Presentation
Etiquette and manners can be your competitive edge.
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