In 30 seconds In a fast-paced, disconnected world, small interactions, what I have termed—micro moments of humanity—can transform how we connect with others. These fleeting exchanges, like a shared smile,…
In 30 seconds In a world dominated by social media and hustle culture, the art of building rapport—a vital human skill—feels increasingly lost. Rapport fosters trust and connection, yet today,…
In 30 seconds Mastering soft skills, such as empathy, emotional intelligence, and active listening, is key to success in sales and service. These skills foster strong customer connections and help…
When my eldest son was eleven, he said to me ‘Mum I don’t believe everybody lives by selling something’. I said, ‘That’s interesting, why do you say that?’ and he…
Sales Trend 3 from the Barrett 12 Sales Trends Report for 2018 is about Human Centred Selling. Bestselling author and business icon Stephen Covey once said: “When you show deep…
Last week I wrote about the value that engineers, technicians, scientists and mathematicians can bring to the world of selling into the 21st century. I mentioned their qualities of analytical…
For the last 5 weeks I have been working around Australia helping a major client get their sales leadership team ready to roll out their new Sales Strategy and Sales…
Perspective Taking is a critical life skill that can serve us well no matter what role we are in. Perspective Taking is also a vital sales skill if we want…
I have previously written about ‘putting yourself in another’s shoes’, however, I have never written about actual shoes before. In this post I wanted to raise awareness about our attire,…
Let’s start with a question: What is the most important quality of highly successful salespeople? This question is often on the mind of anyone looking to sell well. There is…
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