Let’s break it down for a second: a mentorship program is a social or professional program run by an organization that links volunteers (mentors) with participants (mentees) in order to teach or guide regarding a specific subject or skill.
Confidence in yourself and your products and/or services is a higher priority than you may realize. When you are confident and comfortable in your own abilities as a provider, that will be evident to your clients.
Starting a new project can be scary. Whether it’s starting a new business, beginning a nonprofit organization, or something as simple as starting a new diet, anything new can be overwhelming.
People love recognition. Even people who want to work ‘behind the scenes’ want to be thanked for all that they do. Recognizing when someone rocks at what they do is a great way to lift someone up, which helps improve what they’re already doing so well.
But no matter what happens … rule number one: don’t panic. By reminding ourselves of this, we can stop at the beginning of the situation and allow ourselves a moment to evaluate.
Something that I believe all professionals should do is to get in touch with their creative sides. Even LinkedIn agrees…
Everyone can agree that saving money is always a good thing. Especially during these difficult times when businesses are struggling, even saving a small amount can make a huge difference.
Assumptions that haven’t been discussed can be particularly dangerous in the workplace. A boss may expect an employee to respond to emails at all hours of the day. They may want someone who will work seven days a week.
Sometimes, even the best laid plans may not prepare you for what lies ahead. This is not fool proof. But in many cases, having a plan can be the difference between thriving and losing your business during a major change or disaster.
Salespeople usually focus on one main goal: making the sale. But we all know that sales is about building relationships. We need to create conversations and build trust with our customers. One way to do this is through follow ups.