Discover the Creativity
To regain your imaginative edge: Disrupt your daily habits. Commute to work a different way. Redecorate your office. “Borrow” an unused workspace. Changing your environment can sharpen your sensory perceptions and spark creativity. Give up. Devote a few days to not thinking about the problem. Temporarily setting aside your creative challenge can help relieve pressure […]
5 Ways to Problem-Solve
No matter if you’re a salesperson, sales manager, or CEO, you’ll face problems. They’re as inevitable as the sunset. So be prepared to solve difficulties with these tips to enhance your problem-solving ability.
Exercise Creativity With These Group Activities
Although many people believe that creative minds are born, not made, experts say that you can teach people to become more creative. Here are two exercises to try with your co-workers: Fluency. During a staff meeting, brainstorm 100 uses for ordinary objects – a pencil, notebook, table, etc. This will help you and your co-workers […]
Should You Accept a New Client? Try This Litmus Test First
As a new salesperson, you could never imagine turning down work. But as your career develops, you may decide that taking on a particular client is a bad move. Here are some times to say “no” or to refer the business to a colleague: You are entering uncharted territory. It is tempting to learn a […]
Get Employees to Contribute
Tired of meetings where no one contributes? Schedule a mandatory meeting and tell team members their “admission ticket” will be an index card with an original idea written on it. Collect the tickets at the door, and start the meeting by reading every member’s idea.
