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More Universities Need to Teach Sales

Harvard Business Review

Sales was traditionally seen as a form of service work, with an emphasis primarily on developing moral character. Salespeople were told what to say (word for word), how to dress, what expression to wear, how to hold their hands, and even how to hold a pen when handing it to a customer to “sign on the dotted line.”

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11 Books Every Young Leader Must Read

Harvard Business Review

Reading has a host of benefits for those who wish to occupy positions of leadership and develop into more relaxed, empathetic, and well-rounded people. I've only included books I've actually read, and I tried to compile a list that includes history, literature, psychology, and how-to. Recently, I wrote that leaders should be readers.

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11 Books Every Young Leader Must Read

Harvard Business Review

Reading has a host of benefits for those who wish to occupy positions of leadership and develop into more relaxed, empathetic, and well-rounded people. I've only included books I've actually read, and I tried to compile a list that includes history, literature, psychology, and how-to. Recently, I wrote that leaders should be readers.

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World Business Forum – Top 10 Speakers | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

A great presenter and story-teller, Joe has complete command of his subject matter and gave the audience actionable instruction on how to create influence. Just go away on ponder this thought for a while – How can you create magical experiences across constituencies and throughout the value chain?

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