Category Archives: business relationships

Unlimited Choice is NOT a Good Thing…For Your Business

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Snowden McFall

Have you ever been to a restaurant with a huge menu?  I have and it just frustrates me because there is too much to focus on. Most of us think that “more” is always better.  But recent research indicates that … Continue reading →

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Speak Kind Words- Avoid Gossip

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Snowden McFall

Have you ever noticed that some words impact you very differently than others? As Stephen Covey writes in the introduction to Aspire by Kevin Hall : “words sell and words repel, words lead and words impede, words heal and words … Continue reading →

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You CAN Achieve those Resolutions

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Snowden McFall

It’s almost the end of January and  many people are faltering on their resolutions.  And they’re not alone.  Usually, 75% of resolutions don’t make it. But YOU CAN SUCCEED at your goals.  Here are two keys from legends Brian Tracy and Darren Hardy of Success … Continue reading →

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New Study Shows Workers are More Stressed than Ever

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Snowden McFall

92% of  US Workers are Stressed   A new study from ComPsych Corp shows employee stress has escalated: • 60% of all workers have high stress, while 32% have manageable levels of stress.  Only 5% say they have low stress levels … Continue reading →

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Make the Most of Your Millenial Employees

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Snowden McFall

Millenials are one of the fastest growing employee groups worldwide, and they have the most customer interaction of any age segment. Managers often wonder how to motivate them, since they crave flexibility and meaning.  Here are a few tips from … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Employees with these Key Questions

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Snowden McFall

Have you read this book? First, Break All the Rules, What the World’s Great Managers Do Differently is a compilation of the findings of Gallup poll researchers who interviewed over 1 million employees, 80,000 managers and 400 companies.  The book makes several great points. … Continue reading →

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Marketing Tip- How Often to Contact?

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Snowden McFall

 Once Every 6 Weeks Clients frequently ask me to create their marketing strategy and their marketing materials.  But I always want to know how they are going to implement the strategy and follow-up using the marketing materials. One suggestion is to use the … Continue reading →

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Communication Tip for Winning Teams

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Snowden McFall

Check In Weekly Face to Face If you have employees or co-workers, one of the most important things you can do to keep your working relationship on track is to check in weekly.  Takea half-hour in an non-threatening, informal setting and sit down … Continue reading →

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What to Write About In Social Media

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Snowden McFall

Educate, Entertain, Add Value People just starting in social media often ask me what they should post. Write about your expertise, what you know well and the latest trends in those areas. Share quotes, statistics, and stories. Always add value … Continue reading →

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Sales Tip: Overcome Objections by Leading with Them

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Snowden McFall

Take a Tip from PR Specialists If you’ve ever watched a scandal unfold, you’ve seen how well or poorly it can be handled.  Most PR professionals believe in breaking an imminent story first, so that they can control the message … Continue reading →

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