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The Economic Crisis... The Bail-Out... And You...
The economic crisis, supposed bail-out and the resultant impact on business and peoples lives... is all too "real"! So, precisely "how" should you or your organization manage these difficult times and challenges? Earnestly consider the following 8 Steps, that may well serve you and your organization throughout the remainder of 2008 and beyond.

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The Art of Firing
A few weeks ago I covered the topic of laying people off. In a sense, this is an easier process because it usually happens in bad times, and it doesn’t single a person out. A firing, by contrast, can occur in good times as well as bad times, and it’s highly personal.
Stress-Free Selling® - How to Make it About Them
You've heard a million times by now to make your sales About Them. But how do you do that???? Here's one easy way how. Take a look at a recent letter or proposal you wrote. Count how many times you wrote "I" or "we." Now count how many times you wrote "you" and "your." If you're like most people, there are ten times more "I's" and "we's" as there are "you's" and "your's." Reverse that! When you write in "I" terms, you write about yourself.

5 Public Relations Musts During Economic Tough Times
So, times are tough. First thing to keep in mind is this will pass and better times are ahead, but even more importantly, realize that tough times don’t have to signal tough times for you and your business.

How to Hold The Sales Team Accountable Under the New Rules of Sales Engagement
If you read yesterday's post, there was a comment from Teicko who asked how you can hold the sales team accountable under these new rules of sales engagement where you must work three times harder, three times longer, be three times more effective and have three times more opportunities in the pipeline to get the same results as you used to.
Rules of Sales Engagement for the Recession
We also discussed the economy - of course - and right now, there are some new rules of engagement. You simply have to work three times harder, three times smarter, find three times more opportunities and be three times more effective just to sell what you used to sell. That's it? No. In order to be three times more effective you must refine your strategies and expand upon your tactics. You must be more creative, quicker on your feet, more resourceful and more persuasive. You must ask better questions and more of them. You must be more powerful than ever before. Do that and you will survive. Do that consistently and you will thrive when the economy turns around and money loosens up. In the mean time, no short cuts!
Choosing the Mortgage Term That’s Right for You – Helpful Hints
If only there was a one-size-fits-all repayment plan for mortgage holders, the real estate and financial markets would be much easier places to understand. However, choosing the mortgage term that’s right for you can be a perilous affair, with the difference in interest rates equaling thousands of dollars that you will be obligated to pay in some circumstances. The best way to lock in a sound interest rate that you will be capable of repaying over the long term is to seek the advice of a professional who can best advise you as to what to do. There are of course, some helpful hints to also keep in mind when it comes to mortgage terms
Keeping Staff Motivated
Keeping employees motivated in the 21st century, especially during difficult times or times of organizational change is not impossible. There are methods an effective manager and leader can employ to ensure they are offering an encouraging environment that communicates stability and value during challenging times.
Oprah Winfrey Contacts
Here is the usefulness of knowing your Oprah Winfrey contacts. Getting in touch with Oprah in the flesh, through email and on the phone is probably harder than getting in touch with Barak Obama. Actually, there is no “probably” about it. Jason and the Argonauts had a shorter, let perilous journey to reach the golden fleece, that the average person does of getting to just meet Oprah. However, it is not impossible and she does make herself somewhat available through the proper channels. You just have to know what channel to tune to.
It Gets Lonely at the Top
Being a President, CEO or the owner of a company can get lonely at times. This is true even if you are an excellent leader and have developed a top notch executive staff. Often times you face decisions, challenges or just thoughts that you can't even divulge to your most trusted employee. Some CEOs use executive coaches to help them during these times. I personally do some executive coaching. Often times coaching is just affirmation and validation of one's own thinking but it is important to have that outlet.
#1 Killer of Small and Medium Business
In these challenging economic times it is easy to take your eye off the ball. Many times we fail to stay focused on something that is taken for granted when times are good but crucial to stay on top of when times are challenging.

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