Everywhere you look, experts tell you that workforce engagement is critical for success in terms of everything from increased product quality to reduced absenteeism. But how do you build engagement?

As long as being playful doesn’t stray into being disruptive, the fact that this trait is linked to authenticity is important ...

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People buy things from salespeople they like. If you employ empathic statements in a conversation with your customers, you will develop a rapport that will allow you to set the pace and direction of ...

Conversation feels robotic at times. The same old question arises again and again, followed quickly by the same old answer: Now, that's a response that is about as entertaining as watching grass grow.

There was a time in my life when I didn't focus on building my network. Although I knew the utility in business networking, I ignored it. I left it for others to do for me. Partners. Associates.

QUESTION: Although I research my customers and prepare my presentations in advance, I find it difficult to close the sale. What am I doing wrong? ANSWER: Trust is the basis of any meaningful and ...