Top Causes of Success & Failure in Leadership by Jae-ann Rock
If you had a checklist of the top causes of success and failure in leadership, how would you use the information? Of course, each of us can recognize some common traits of a successful leader. And, I’m fairly certain you could also identify at least a few traits of those likely to fail in leadership roles. But, do you know which critical attributes actually determine the success or failure of individuals, or as leaders? Many studies have been done about common traits of leaders. One man dedicated much of his life to this question. That man, Napoleon Hill, interviewed and studied 500 of...
Read MoreFive Quick Tips to Improve Sales by Jae-ann Rock
Looking for ways to be more efficient and effective in your sales efforts? From eliminating time wasters, to accelerating the sales cycle, these tips will put you on the path to improved sales success for the rest of 2016! When reading these tips, write down two or three on a sticky note, and make them visible during your work day. Begin incorporating them into your daily work habits right away. You will soon reap the sales rewards that come from working smarter – not harder. Ready…? 1.) Focus on ONE Thing at a Time. It has been proven that multitasking does not work well. In fact,...
Read MoreSix Rules to Maximize Sales & Marketing Productivity by Pat Ryan
Years ago, I attended GE’s Management Training Program, where I first learned about Jack Welch’s highly impactful business principles. As former Chairman of GE, Jack Welch was a legendary leader, largely known for: Demonstrating effective leadership tactics Achieving record corporate growth and profits (GE’s value rose by more than 4,000% as a result of Mr. Welch’s strong personal philosophies!) It is those same guiding principles that have had a lasting impact upon my life and my career. You, too, can quickly and effectively maximize the results of your sales and marketing...
Read More4 Steps to Develop the Powerful Habit of Persistence by Pat Ryan
There have been many great product concepts and business ideas over the years that never even got to the planning stage. Wonder why? LACK OF PERSISTENCE is one of the most common causes of failure in business. With this in mind, do you have what it takes to achieve your goals in life? As Napoleon Hill taught us in his Principles of Success, you must possess two critical elements to achieve your goals: 1.) A burning desire to achieve success, and 2.) The habit of persistence. While this may sound simple at the outset, it actually takes a person of immense fortitude to remain on course...
Read MoreDecision Making Tips to Promote your Success by Jae-ann Rock
Did you know that your ability to make decisions may determine your success in life? The number one reason for not accomplishing success in life is indecision and procrastination. Which is exactly why the ability to make decisions is a critical attribute of most successful business people. But, how do successful leaders avoid common decision traps of “analysis paralysis”, or fear of making the WRONG decision which can result in NO decision at all? Napoleon Hill had a lot to say about decision-making and considered it one of the primary keys to success. Decision Making is Hill’s 7th...
Read MoreKnow & Avoid the Top 10 Causes of Failure by Jae-ann Rock
Happy New Year and welcome to 2014! To kick off the year, we are going to help you invest for success by continuing our Napoleon Hill series on the Principles of Success. As we focus this week on Hill’s principle of “Organized Planning”, consider the following: Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between a plan that fails miserably and one that succeeds? Both seemed like great plans initially, but one just never got off the ground. Why? Are the leaders in charge of such plans ultimately responsible for the success or failure of such endeavors? As an organizational leader,...
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