Thought Leaders
This Important Leadership Skill Isn’t Hard to Master, But Most Don’t Do It
Here are seven ways for leaders to actively listen and connect with what others have to say.
By Stacey Hanke
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Thought Leaders
Want to Learn How to Be a Better Communicator? Learn How to Listen.
It's often said that we have two ears but only one mouth. Therefore, we should listen twice as much as we speak.
Building a Business
3 Simple Body Language Tips to Turbocharge Your Selling
From handshake to stance to tone of voice, your physical alignment with the client's presentation helps you close the deal.
By Marc Wayshak
Building a Business
In Sales, Silence Is Golden
The magic to selling is learning your client's actual pain points. You do that by listening more than you talk.
By George Deeb
Building a Business
5 Simple Steps to The Best Sales Presentation of Your Life
Brevity, solutions, stories, but above all listening, will see you closing more, larger deals.
By Marc Wayshak
Building a Business
How to Know If You’re a Bad Listener (And How to Fix It)
You might think you're a good listener, but the odds are against it.
Thought Leaders
15 Ways to Lead With Effective Communication
Don't let communication be the handicap in your life and in your business. Good communication is a lifetime pursuit.
By Josh Steimle
Building a Business
4 Habits of Highly Successful Business People
Success has infinite manifestations but the same foundation.
Thought Leaders
As the CEO, I Strive to Be the Dumbest Person in the Room
Being able to only rely on yourself is one of the worst places you can be in business.
Thought Leaders
What Being a Fan of Everything From Kaskade to Taylor Swift to Phish Taught Me About Leadership
I've found that I've been able to translate my passion for music into valuable learnings in my career.
Business News
Just Who Has the Right Skills to Turn Uber Around?
Experts says that communication and a capacity for empathy is a good place to start.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
5 Things Beauty Brands Can Teach You About Active Listening to Ensure Growth
The beauty industry's recent ongoing success is driven by one precious skill: active listening.
By Mia West
Thought Leaders
The 4 Levels of Listening: Why Every Good Entrepreneur Should Talk Less
There's a reason we have two ears and one mouth.
By Jim Joseph
Thought Leaders
10 Ways to Become a Super-Likable Person
Everybody likes a person who listens compassionately and speaks with honesty.
By Deep Patel
Thought Leaders
7 Science-Backed Strategies for Dealing With Angry Customers
De-escalating a tense situation starts with understanding your own emotions and how to maintain an inner calm.
Business Operations & Logistics
4 Outdated Tactics That Sabotage Your Sales
It seems counterintuitive, but you'll close more deals if you stop pitching. Ask questions, listen and get to know what your prospective client really needs.
By Marc Wayshak
Thought Leaders
Want a More Creative Team? Start by Taming Your Own Ego.
Hyper-confident leaders often get the top job, but they don't bring out the best in everyone.
Thought Leaders
5 Secrets of Masterful 1-1 Meetings
Knowing when to talk and when to listen comes in handy.
By Beth Miller
Business Funding
7 Ways to Better Networking
Be the kind of person you want to add to your own business and social circles.
By Ivan Misner
Thought Leaders
7 Things Grandpa Joe Taught My Brother and Me About Entrepreneurship
The example and wisdom of a revered elder has reverberated in the lives of his two entrepreneurial grandsons.
By Adam Toren
Thought Leaders
Answering This Question Will Tell You How to Increase Your Influence
Instead of robotically working through your pitch, lesson to determine what you have to offer that solves the client's problem.
Building a Business
5 Ways to Win Sales and Influence People
Conversations, especially the requirement to listen, are the key to conversion.
By Danny Wong
Thought Leaders
10 Lessons You Should Learn Sooner Than Later
There are some truths you only learn the hard way. How hard is mostly up to you.
By Steve Tobak
Thought Leaders
In Praise of Small Data: 3 Guidelines for High-Performing Teams
Observe, listen and make small adjustments to create a supportive and functional work environment.
Entrepreneurs
9 Skills You Should Learn That Pay Dividends Forever
Some of the most important skills in life are not taught in school. Here are 9 you won't want to miss out on.
Building a Business
Planning a Road Trip? If So, Use It as a Guide to Business and Life.
Road trips help us establish an ongoing process of self-recognition, self-definition and self-awareness.
Thought Leaders
4 Signs You Have Room to Improve As a Leader
The biggest difference better goods leaders and the failures is the good ones know what they need to improve.