Yesterday, I outlined how leadership has changed, and I suggested that more than ever, leaders need to develop “soft-skills”. I also promised to share those skills that I believe are absolutely vital: This list is not by any means exhaustive, but it is an excellent start (If you missed yesterday’s post, do simply scroll down) […]
Author Archives: Jonathan
The Four Step Process I Use When Probing For Pain
Sales people involved in prospecting already know the challenges of persuading a prospect to give them the business, but very few recognize that there is actually a four-step process involved in buying, that all of us follow; Step One: We have to feel MOTIVATED to make a purchase, irrespective of its type or size. Step […]
What is Your Definition Of Successful Leadership?
Defining just what makes a leader effective, remains as difficult today as it ever was. But that does not prevent us from seeking to distil their secrets – quite the reverse. Of course, there must be almost as many theories on leadership as there are leaders themselves and models for the best kind of leadership […]
The Dirty Secrets Of The World’s Best Negotiators
Ahead of my FREE Masterclass next week: “The Dirty Secrets Of The World’s Best Negotiators” I wanted to give you a flavor of what I will be sharing: Negotiation – Dealing With Price Objections And The Closing Stages Price is an issue in most negotiations. We need to deal with the price issue confidently, but […]
My Recipe for Successful Influence
Question: What is the number one need for success in business today? Answer: To persuade others of your value and the value of your ideas. So What Is Influencing? Influencing is getting your own way, especially unobtrusively. Most managers do it, most of the time. • You can influence others simply be being you (notice how […]
How I Discovered The Networking Pyramid
I have been described as a “seasoned” networker – that probably means an old guy who networks a lot! – But it took me a while to identify that that there is a pyramid, or hierarchy of depth or quality in all of our potential relationships. Let me describe it to you … Pyramid Levels: At […]