Category: Roger’s Tips (page 12)

The world has been abuzz with all things Derek Jeter these days….his career, his accomplishments, and his professionalism on and off the field. I am a big believer in the parallels between sports and business and have found that my…

There is little disagreement – exercise and staying fit are important for our health and overall well being but if you work in an office and spend much of your day at the computer or in meetings, it can be…

When was the last time that you were in Starbucks and it was quiet? No, I mean really quiet without music blaring, the door opening and closing and oh yes, the seemingly omnipresent toddler that is using their “outdoor voice”…

So it seems like our mothers were correct: you only have one chance to make a good first impression. At the point in time when we were much younger we might have disagreed and argued with mom but now, as…

One of the best ways to persuade others is by listening to them. Dean Rusk, US Secretary of State 1961-1969 You go to a networking event and the person with whom you are speaking is busy looking over your right…

Prospecting for new business. Love it or hate it, it’s something that must be done consistently or you just might find yourself with a very empty sales pipeline. It’s a rare company that can sit back and be totally reactive…

Oftentimes when we travel, we don’t want to have to bring the office (and work) with us, but we may have things going on that require us to stay connected and in touch. I always try to stay connected with…

Let’s face it – we live in a competitive world. Our competitors are right in our very own communities and well, the Internet has made us into one big community. The fact is that it’s more difficult than ever before…

Happy employees are more productive Happy employees work better with their colleagues Happy employees are better at handling office deadlines and stress If that’s the case then what can you do to keep your employees happy? It’s relatively easy and…

In just a short amount of time, posting on social media (and especially Facebook, Twitter, Instagram – and LinkedIn for business) has become an integral part of our daily routine. We stay in touch, share news and information, maintain visibility…