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Why do some persist and some quit? Because…

Strategy Driven

Cooperation. Sympathy, understanding, and harmonious cooperation with others tend to develop persistence. Knowing that one’s plans are sound, based upon experience or observation, encourages persistence; “guessing” instead of “knowing” destroys persistence. Will-power. Reprinted with permission from Jeffrey H. Gitomer and Buy Gitomer.

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We Need More “Heart and Soul” in the Age of “Mind and Strength”

Michael Lee Stallard

When relationships fail among colleagues, communication breaks down and rivalries develop that reduce cooperation and team spirit. Many customers can sense this. When relationships with customers are not established or nurtured, such as in my wife’s case, an opportunity to develop customer loyalty is missed.

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Breaking YES Attitude down, in order to build yours up!

Strategy Driven

Attitude of cooperation. Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of The Sales Bible , Customer Satisfaction is Worthless Customer Loyalty is Priceless , The Little Red Book of Selling , The Little Red Book of Sales Answers , The Little Black Book of Connections , The Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude of enthusiasm.

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What Job Candidates Really Want: Meaningful Work

Harvard Business Review

A 2012 Pricewaterhouse Coopers survey found that 60% of CEOs did not believe they had the talent they needed to be successful, and one in four had to delay or forego market opportunities and strategic initiatives because they didn''t have the right talent. Recruiting, staffing, and hiring-support services is a $16B industry , yet 52% of U.S.

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The non-secret of achieving success. Self-confidence.

Strategy Driven

I will succeed by attraction to myself the forces I wish to use, and the cooperation of other people. Unless built upon truth and justice therefore, I will engage in no transaction which does not benefit all whom it affects. I will induce others to serve me, because of my willingness to serve others. Reprinted with permission from Jeffrey H.

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

When firms fail to establish good relationships with their stakeholders, it can lead to increased conflict and reduced stakeholder cooperation. Building Customer Loyalty. This can disrupt a firm’s ability to operate on schedule and budget. ” Improving risk management. Some 62.4%