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…
No one wants a negative situation to occur, but issues and crises can happen at any given moment. The big question is, is your organization prepared to instinctively and successfully overcome the challenges, obstacles, and realities that loom when crisis strikes? Today’s Friday Featured Speaker, Melissa Agnes helps organizations around the globe become crisis ready. Building…
Humans, as social beings must connect to thrive, both professionally and personally. With a Master’s Degree in Human Behavior and 20+ years of experience with personal development, Colette Carlson knows the difference between trendy topics and timeless truths when it comes to successful business and interpersonal practices. Colette inspires individuals to connect and communicate in…
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…
Every Wednesday, our keynote speaker and creativity enthusiast, Scott Shellstrom shares a “What is it Wednesday” post on his Facebook page. Like Scott’s keynote program, Unleash Your Inner Da Vinci, his Wednesday posts encourage followers to look at things differently, think more creatively, and always look for new possibilities. Creativity is the most important commodity for the success in…
Crises are inevitable, and lack of preparation almost always makes the outcome much worse. An effective response starts long before a crisis or catastrophe takes place— this is what we call being “crisis ready.” Crisis Management Strategist and Keynote Speaker, Melissa Agnes helps organizations around the world build invincible brands. In her article, The 5 Phases…
There’s a saying, “To earn respect, you must show respect.” How true. Ask most people in an organization how they want to be treated, and “respected” will most likely be the most common response. Demonstrating respect is a behavior learned in life. Respecting those you work with, work for, or have a personal relationship with…
Being a leader is one of the most difficult and rewarding positions in the world. Character building in business, and knowing which traits effective leaders should possess, is vital for the success of your team. Character is more than intelligence, integrity, ethics, and self-awareness. As Steve Gutzler said, “There is no substitute for character. Anytime…
Crisis Management Strategist, Melissa Agnes joined Shel Holtz on his widely recognized PR Podcast, For Immediate Release (FIR), to discuss how two companies deftly handled surprise issues and the importance of internal communication in times of crises. Melissa’s conversation with Holtz begins roughly at the 6-minute mark and we are thrilled to share their conversation…
Jay Baer is a renowned business strategist, a New York Times best-selling author of five books, and the world’s most retweeted person among digital marketers. We are thrilled to announce that Jay will be releasing his new book, Talk Triggers in October 2018. Jay’s programs help organizations around the world rethink their approach to marketing…
