Key Highlights of the “How’s Business 2021” Report by Jae-ann Rock
Companies serving the L&D, Training and HR industries have had some unique challenges and opportunities arise during the last 14 months. With the pandemic beginning to abate in the US now, combined with the influx of government funding and pent-up demand, it appears we are on the cusp of a tidal wave of new opportunity. During this critical time, we thought it would be helpful to share key findings from the “How’s Business 2021” report, compiled by The American Association of Learning Providers (ISA). Study findings were aggregated in March 2021 from 60+ ISA member organizations in the...
Read MoreSolution to Summer Sales Slump – Don’t Let off the Gas by Aleshia Humphries
Most companies wind down in the summer months because prospects are on vacation, employees take time off, kids are out of school, etc. But is that really the best strategy? With pandemic restrictions being lifted and loads of money being poured into the US economy, now is definitely NOT the time to take your foot off of the gas when it comes to your marketing outreach! The physics concept of “a body in motion stays in motion” comes to mind when I think of taking time off from my sales and marketing efforts. I once read that it takes twice the effort to get something moving than it does to...
Read More7 Rules to Maximize Sales & Marketing Success 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 (Under his leadership, 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 on my life and my career. (Unfortunately, the impact on GE was not so lasting after Welch’s departure in 2001...
Read MoreWhy Being a “Good Employer” is Critical to Your Post-Covid Success by Jae-ann Rock
According to Forbes, being a “good employer” is one of the top ESSENTIAL post-Covid business strategies. It’s clear that knowing how to attract and keep the right employees is going to be even more critical in a post-Covid world. WHY? Living through these times of Covid-19 has made many people reconsider what’s truly important in life. “Employees are increasingly looking for jobs that fit their idea of a proper and meaningful life. This means they focus more on what they like than on the necessity of having a job…” – Forbes Hence, employees want to work for “GOOD...
Read MoreHow to Succeed with this ONE Key Secret by Pat Ryan
Why is it that some people are more successful than others? Is it luck? Is it who they know? Is it what they know? The truth is that success has a formula – and successful people follow it – some consciously, others unconsciously. While this formula may come naturally to some, it does not come naturally to most. Instead, most successful people have had to search for the answers to what makes people successful in the first place… Then they had to learn it, study it, internalize it, and most importantly, apply it. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But with so many different “experts” on...
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