Archive for October, 2011
Posted by Jim Nelson on October 31, 2011
Alas, I can keep my promise of writing on customers. To get and keep them you need: Good first impression ability Sensitivity to individual moods and tendencies Capability to get the customer to relax and talk Ability to find synergy Can attract the customer without creating unrealistic expectations Good quality, characteristics and speed in product […]
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Posted by Jim Nelson on October 19, 2011
i promised customer thought but wanted to mention the power of competition. Competition between teams and lines is valuable. Find ways to make it happen. I found out long ago that 1=1 and 2=3. One salesman will work, but a second comparable will get both to work more because of the competition. That competition can […]
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Posted by Jim Nelson on October 15, 2011
Bosses need and expect a lot. Finance clarity Transparency Ability to consistently turn ideas into profit That you can give boss confidence that his interests are being cared for Efficient use of words Make understanding easy for boss to achieve Understand how to give respect and deference And these are just to name a few. […]
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Posted by Jim Nelson on October 6, 2011
I think many of us want people who work for us to like us. That is not bad in itself, but we all know it has risks. We must find our sense of value as people outside of feedback we are getting. If my sense of worth relies on how my workers think of me, […]
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Posted by Jim Nelson on October 2, 2011
Are you leading well in China? Get prepared for the home office to mistrust you. It does not always happen, but it is common. China has Westernized quite a bit, but the differences between China and the West are still vast. Thus, actions that work in in the US often do not work in China […]
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