We know what you’re thinking. Speakers at corporate events, football coaches, and most salespeople are naturally enthusiastic … and you’re not that kind of person. We want to assure you that creating an inspiring environment doesn’t require
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“Your Short List should include only the people to whom you assign an influence score of three or higher. That’s because the more you surround yourself with people whose influence scores are equal to or higher than yours, the more exposed you will be to the kinds of deals, projects, and opportunities that drive your upward progress.”
― The Short List: How to Drive Business Development by Focusing on the People Who Matter Most
― The Short List: How to Drive Business Development by Focusing on the People Who Matter Most
“Unfortunately, most business development occurs in our imagination. We have a meeting with a prospect. We feel the meeting went well. We imagine they are going to engage. But they often don’t. We have a great conversation with a client. The client implies they will call us when they are ready to engage additional work. We imagine they are just waiting for the right time, only to learn a year later that they hired a competitor.”
― The Short List: How to Drive Business Development by Focusing on the People Who Matter Most
― The Short List: How to Drive Business Development by Focusing on the People Who Matter Most
“Another way to activate connectors is through an advisory roundtable. This mastermind forum allows you and your connectors to deepen your relationships, exchange valuable information, and boost referral activity.”
― The Short List: How to Drive Business Development by Focusing on the People Who Matter Most
― The Short List: How to Drive Business Development by Focusing on the People Who Matter Most
“Every day, on numerous occasions, you are asked some version of the question: “How are you?” “How are things going?” “How’s business?” “What are you up to these days?” A generic response such as “Nothing much,” or “Crazy busy,” or “Same old, same old” squanders the opportunity to bolster your reputation within your network. Instead, answer with an update about a current project or an interesting client engagement. It is a much more authentic response to say, “Thanks for asking. I’m working on an interesting new project for a client in the energy sector and it’s going really well.” Even if the other person doesn’t inquire about the details, you will have promoted your expertise, your work ethic, your enthusiasm for what you do, and your willingness to engage in a real conversation.”
― The Short List: How to Drive Business Development by Focusing on the People Who Matter Most
― The Short List: How to Drive Business Development by Focusing on the People Who Matter Most
“We have just learned our five big charisma cues (and many little ones in between)—these are the nonverbal signals that can be used for both warmth and competence. Remember to front, stay open, lean in, use space, and gaze with purpose.”
― Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication
― Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication
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