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Life’s more interesting when you listen
I first heard the expression “You have two ears and one mouth” from a Sales Manager and proud Yorkshire man called Ian – so I’d always assumed it was something of a Yorkshire proverb. Later I discovered the saying probably…
Tagged with: communication, Dalai Lama, ears to hear, Yorkshire Proverb
Posted in communication, Company Culture, Engagement, leadership, people, Skill Sets
Posted in communication, Company Culture, Engagement, leadership, people, Skill Sets
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
For some it’s the alarm, a cup of tea, a seat on the train, or the mortgage and for some it’s simply the thought of going to work that day. Have I missed anyone? One morning I got out of…
Tagged with: culture, leadership, NHS, P&G, Values
Posted in Company Culture, Customer Experience, Engagement, leadership, Principles, Purpose, Values
Posted in Company Culture, Customer Experience, Engagement, leadership, Principles, Purpose, Values
2018 Greatest Hits
So Greatness is all relative and Hits ain’t quite what they used to be! Nevertheless, here are the most viewed Value Innovator blogs of 2018. #3 Has the internet killed the Sales Professional? The demographic of the audience (and buyers)…
Tagged with: culture, internet, SALES, Skills for business growth, Sustainability, USP's
Posted in Business Growth, Company Culture, internet, Marketing, Sales Training, Values
Posted in Business Growth, Company Culture, internet, Marketing, Sales Training, Values
Gifts from three wise people
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star And continuing the seasonal theme I bring you gifts from three wise men (well two men and one woman) that…
What one MAN did on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day has been observed for over 100 years in some countries, in 1945 the United Nations officially recognised March 8th as IWD but I’m embarrassed to say it wasn’t until 2018 that I actively (reactively) got involved on…
Tagged with: International Women's Day
Posted in change management, Company Culture, Engagement, Values
Posted in change management, Company Culture, Engagement, Values
Does your company have a growth culture?
Here are the three essentials of a growth culture, a few key questions to challenge your thinking and a handful of helpful tips to get your growth started. 1. Process Today many companies are growing profits faster than sales, thanks…
Tagged with: apple, culture, Growth, pandora
Posted in Annual Plan, Business Growth, Company Culture, Engagement, Key Performance Indicator, Marketing, product innovation
Posted in Annual Plan, Business Growth, Company Culture, Engagement, Key Performance Indicator, Marketing, product innovation
