Awareness is Not Change

Awareness is Not Change

See the previous two articles in this four part series, 4 Critical Questions for Leaders and The How To's of Change. Issues.  Challenges.  All fancy politically correct words for PROBLEMS.  We are quick to identify problems or challenges – it takes no outstanding...
The How To’s of Change

The How To’s of Change

In the previous article in this series, Four Critical Questions For Leaders, we addressed 4 simple questions that can break the barriers and compel positive change in your organization.  Those four questions were: 1.  What is present? 2.  What is missing? 3.  How do...
4 Critical Questions For Leaders

4 Critical Questions For Leaders

We are, in many ways, in the same place we have always been with respect to increasing production in industry, and no wonder. Even though we may invest (a lot of) money on sales training, or invest in costly programs, our staff often remain much the same. It’s a lot...
What Do Tough CEOs Fear Most?

What Do Tough CEOs Fear Most?

Did you grow up watching movie heroes like John Wayne, Steve McQueen, James Dean, Marlin Brando, Paul Newman, and Richard Roundtree? If those names aren't familiar, no worries. Do you instead recognize Jason Statham, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Bruce Willis, Vin...
Why Many Producers Fail

Why Many Producers Fail

For young or new agents, one of the most direct paths to success and increasing compensation is aggressive production.  When you demonstrate that you can move the products and turn happy customers into delighted clients, you get noticed and you get opportunities. ...