One thing we CAN control

  “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” That’s a famous line written by the immortal Peter Drucker, who probably had more impact on management theory in the last 50 years than anyone on the planet. It’s a line that speakers love to use. I admit to...

How about OLD business?

Every single one of us is focused on new business. And we should be. For the last few years, I’ve been saying that new business will be the way we’re all judged in the future… and I mean all of us… AE’s, managers, group leaders and, yes, even...

The most important hour of your week

Here’s something that’s a little scary. If you’re a sales leader, the most important hour of your week is your sales meeting. Having your entire team together is your chance to excite, applaud, and do one of the most important things leaders need to do today – sell...

Dealing with bad hires

Many years ago, I ran a contest inviting sales managers to share their worst hiring nightmare. I had a couple of my own, but it turns out mine weren’t even close to being as bad as some. Not one entrant, but two, discovered they had hired hookers. Another hired a rep...

Creating our future. Are we making a huge mistake?

“We are always moving in the direction of the things we think about most.” Years ago, when I picked up Denis Waitley’s book, The Psychology of Winning, that idea was one of the most powerful lessons I learned. It continues to be a significant concept for me today....