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  • Attitude is everything

    Read a quote today from Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915), an American publisher and former soap salesman. He was quoted as saying, "We awaken in others the same ATTITUDE OF MIND we hold toward them."   Hmmmm. Interesting. I agree with this wholeheartedly. Do you? How does this play out in your life as a family member? an IBO? a ...
    Posted to Sales Speak (Weblog) by Susan Julien-Willson on September 19, 2008
  • Tact: Missing in Action?

    Something hit me while I was catching up on email correspondence yesterday evening. Email and SmartPhones have made an impact on communication style. Favorable in the areas of speed and ease, not so favorable in the areas of tact and diplomacy. And PLEASE don't think I am just pointing fingers at others -- we, including myself, need to think ...
    Posted to Sales Speak (Weblog) by Susan Julien-Willson on August 8, 2008
  • Type, edit, spell check, pause, ponder, and then hit send

    E-mail is an excellent communication vehicle but it has its own set of challenges. It's a great shortcut for salespeople, but, in my opinion, it should be combined with voice and face-to-face contact with customers and colleagues. I am sure a few people reading this who know me well are snickering. How credible can my message on this be? ...
    Posted to Sales Speak (Weblog) by Susan Julien-Willson on June 3, 2008
  • Wordwise and wanting to learn more

    This weekend, I ended up at my favorite local bookstore, discovered a book called Words that Work-It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear by Dr. Frank Luntz. (Available through B&N, your Quixtar Partner Store.) I took the book with me to the cafe, ordered coffee, sat down, and read vrtually the entire book. I couldn't ...
    Posted to Sales Speak (Weblog) by Susan Julien-Willson on February 25, 2008