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Resistance to Guidance: Why Sales, Coaching, and Leadership Practices Falter

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Because of the law of homeostasis (simply, all systems seek stability) any change potentially disrupts the status quo and will be resisted, even if the ‘new’ is more effective; even if the system seeks the change; even if the persuader is skilled at persuasion tactics. It’s The Consensus, Stupid*. Consider leaving a comment!

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Sharon Drew Morgen, NYT Business Bestselling Author, Writes Column for StrategyDriven

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At StrategyDriven, our seasoned business leaders deliver real-world strategic business planning and tactical execution best practice advice – a blending of workplace experience with sound. If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter.

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Audience Mind-Meld: Real-Time Data Makes It Possible

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With audience response technology that integrates directly into presentations, presenters can get a real-time snapshot of audience opinions and preferences while using new technology tools to manage complex discussions and quickly build consensus. You just finished reading Audience Mind-Meld: Real-Time Data Makes It Possible !

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The Advisor’s Corner – How Do I Establish a Decision-Making Protocol?

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Will this be a consensus decision everyone must be able to live with and support? We look forward to answering your strategic planning and tactical business execution questions. If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter.

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Questions: The Problems and the Possibilities

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How different our interaction would have been if his goal was to facilitate my buying decision path rather than using his misguided persuasion tactics to sell. If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter. All rights reserved.

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Guest Blogger George L. Morrisey: Are You Ready for Strategic Planning?

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Team members need to reach a consensus in their answers to these questions before moving ahead. Use your organizational newsletter, magazine, or other publications. What do we need to do dif­ferently this time? Make a presentation at a general meeting for all employees, with opportunity for questions.

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The Big Picture of Business – Achieving the Best by Preparing for the Worst: Lessons Learned from High-Profile Crises, part 3 of 4

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The Business Tree : Growth Strategies and Tactics for Surviving and Thriving. Inspirational forces like that built by ADL and other groups are most effective when they add constituencies outside their normal scope, building consensus of opinion and the strength of wider resources. by Hank Moore. About the Author. All rights reserved.

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