Self-awareness is one of the core components of emotional intelligence and is quite possibly one of the most valuable. Successful leaders know where their natural tendencies lie, are conscious of their strengths, and acknowledge weaknesses or areas for improvement. Are you aware of how your words and behaviors impact others? Our Friday Featured Speaker is…
Crisis Management Strategist and keynote speaker, Melissa Agnes launched her first book, Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World, in March 2018. In today’s Friday Featured Speaker spotlight, we are excited to announce the launch of Melissa’s 6-part webinar series, tailored to help you meet your specific goals and objectives around building…
A story is being written right now about your leadership. Your passion, your vision, how you react when something goes wrong, the things you say most, and how you recognize and develop others are all part of your leadership story. Like any good story, your story needs a plot, a theme, and most importantly, compelling…
Companies win business for many reasons. One reason that is often overlooked is the salesperson’s emotional intelligence— their ability to identify, assess, and control their emotions. Emotions have a direct impact on sales results. Increasing your emotional intelligence, especially during stressful situations, will help you close bigger deals – in less time. This week’s Friday Featured…
Word of mouth is directly responsible for 19% of all purchases, and influences as much as 90%. Yet, most companies do not have a word of mouth strategy. People don’t talk about average experiences; they talk about experiences that stand out. Your best marketers are your current customers – as long as you give them…
Ever wonder why we wear costumes and beg for candy on Halloween? This fun and festive holiday has ancient origins dating back to the Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts celebrated their new year on November 1, so October 31 marked the end of their summer and harvest. That date also marked the…
Have you heard about Jay Baer’s newest program, Talk Triggers? In his interview with Todd Hartley, Jay explains how to create your “tribe” of raving fans by delivering such an amazing experience that your customers WANT to tell all their friends about you— and your company. Here’s the thing: great customer experiences always create a…
Congratulations Colette Carlson for being inducted into the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame! (She’s been in OUR Hall of Fame for years, and now she has a fancy statue and designation.) This prestigious award, presented by the National Speakers Association, honors professional speakers who have reached the top echelon of platform excellence. We are so proud of…
Steve Gutzler has delivered thousands of presentations on leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal transformation. He has an exceptional ability to communicate clear leadership and business solutions with humor, clarity, and insight. Steve inspires greatness in individuals and organizations through his customized programs— Steve believes every presentations should transform a life and inspire leadership. This week,…
Our speaker Jason Hanson is a former CIA Officer, a New York Times Bestselling Author, and America’s #1 Authority on Personal Safety. In his customized seminars, Jason teaches how to heighten your level of awareness, and offers exciting demonstrations of spy tools and tactics, which anyone can use to thwart danger and ensure personal safety. In…
