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The Absolute Worst Question You Could Ever Ask

October 12, 2012 — 29 Comments

We’ve all been told that the only bad question is the one not asked.

That’s a lie. You know it. I know it. There is such a thing as a bad question.

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Just think about your last trip to the store. It may have gone something like this:

You enter through the automatic door. There’s a couple of sales associates chatting. And then you’re approached by a different sales associate.

He greets you by asking “Can I help you with anything today?”

Your instincts kick in and you answer, almost robotically, “No, I’m just browsing today.” Read more...

In Self-Improvement going deep, questions, Self-Improvement

Why You Must Ask

July 16, 2012 — 24 Comments

Many people are self starters. They’re ready to pick up a task and get it done. You love them.

Then there are those that never start. They never seem to do anything.

There’s a simple action that needs to happen.

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You must ASK them to do a task.

Asking is the beginning of receiving. Make sure you don’t go to the ocean with a teaspoon. At least take a bucket so the kids won’t laugh at you.
– Jim Rohn Read more...

In Leadership, Productivity answers, leadership, Management, productivity, questions, work

What Do You Do?

July 2, 2012 — 30 Comments

You’re at a networking event. Mingling and conversing with people you’ve never met. There are tons of questions to ask. But one that gets asked more than anything.

What do you do?

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Without a thought we normally spew out the simple answer. Stating the career we’re in. Or what we do professionally.

And we state it in simplistic terms.

I work in IT
I’m an accountant
I make sales

Is that all that you do? Do you just work in a field? Read more...

In Self-Improvement networking, questions, value statement, work

Leadership Insights: Interview with Skip Prichard

May 18, 2012 — 28 Comments

Skip Prichard, CEO of Ingram Content Group

Today marks the start of what I hope will be a great series of interviews. I will be sharing interviews that I have done with exceptional leaders and the insights that they have shared with me.

I hope you will enjoy the first installment as I interview Skip Prichard, blogger and CEO of Ingram Content Group.

1. Joseph Lalonde: Would you mind telling my readers a little about yourself? Hobbies, aspirations, family, why you do what you do, etc… Read more...