Two weeks ago, I attended a two-day workshop with a company that has completely embraced and improved the learning process for salespeople, sharing Best Practices and on-boarding. In one word, Fascinating! This is long overdue, but at least programs like this are being welcomed by many of the top companies in the world. As a […]
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Enthusiasm is common but endurance is rare!
By Neil Wood on April 19, 2018 in attitude, best practices, inspiration, jack canfield, motivation, positive thinking, The Pareto Principle 80/20, visualization
Since I started my career in financial services in 1987, I’ve met tens of thousands of sales people but only a small percentage l refer to as SuperStars. They succeed year after year despite obstacles, challenges or minor setbacks. They have the attitude that they can overcome anything that comes their way and know they […]
Do you script and rehearse for presentations and important conversations?
By Neil Wood on April 17, 2018 in best practices, Financial Advisoring, GenX, inspiration, Millennials, referrals, sales, scripting, scripts
Twenty years ago, when my personal coach asked if I scripted my presentations, I balked at the idea. I told him that I did not want to sound robotic when talking with people. He asked me what my two favorite movies were and I named The Godfather and Braveheart. He then asked me if what […]
The Jack Canfield One Day to Greatness event in Boston on April 6th was incredible!
By Neil Wood on April 7, 2018 in attitude, best practices, inspiration, jack canfield, motivation, positive thinking, Uncategorized, visualization
As a speaker, trainer and facilitator, I like to attend other sessions to keep my saw sharpened. I’ve been a raving fan of Jack Canfield’s since I read Chicken Soup for the Soul many years ago and most recently The 10 Success Principles. Yesterday, I attended his event in Boston and was totally inspired. Here’s […]
Best Practices and Inspiration
By Neil Wood on April 3, 2018 in attitude, best practices, inspiration, motivation, positive thinking, sales
We’ve had quite a few calls for sales presentations at national and regional sales meetings this quarter. Since I design each presentation around the needs of the audience, I asked each client what they needed to hear at the meeting. Each one said they want ideas for Best Practices so that their sales teams can […]