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The Rainmaker 'Fab Five' Blog Picks of the Week

Sales Wolf Blog

 He is struggling to understand why it is that HR is not considered a core function of a an organization like sales, marketing, or operations when it is afforded the opportunity to "direct, deliver, and develop" the employee talent necessary for the company to achieve its goals.  Why?  Why?

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Two Things to Remember as You Change the World

Persuasive Powerhouse

In this world I’ve learned that there are very few quick fixes, despite what you might hear from marketers. I wish folks would also learn how to develop and balance a sense of urgency with these two. Patience and perseverance. You must have both. Together, and at the same time. That is something difficult to develop.

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People Are the Puck

Harvard Business Review

The Great One's well-known words are often repeated in corporate corridors during discussions about understanding market trends. That is typically where the conversation comes to an abrupt end, because few can elaborate on how to anticipate these trends with any reliability and predictability.