Introverted Sales Guy Did you say introverted sales guy? Isn’t that an oxymoron? Actually, it is not. I spent a good bit of 2015 working with Steve (not his real name). Steve is an introverted sales guy—or better known as an account manager. In the sales world, he was the “farmer.” He cultivated long-term relationships […]
Are You a Giver, Taker, or Matcher?
Giver, Taker, or Matcher Are you a giver, taker, or matcher? Think about it! This is my second blog post based on the book Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant. My last post, Weak Ties versus Strong Ties in your Job Search, came directly from this book. Givers Adam […]
Asking for AIR – Advice, Insights, and Recommendations
Advice, Insights, and Recommendations Frequently, when people use their contacts to try to change jobs or careers, they make one of several mistakes: They spend the whole time talking about themselves They spend the whole time asking questions the other person doesn’t feel comfortable answering They squander the opportunity and forget to meet their primary […]
