Author: Michael Beck

leadership emotional intelligence

The 5 Emotional Intelligence Skills of Highly Effective Leaders

Great Leadership Requires A High Level of Emotional Intelligence Effective leadership requires a high level of emotional intelligence. Great leaders are developed, not trained. These 5 skills are what sets great leaders apart from mediocre ones. Leadership Is Defined By…

Expecting Excellence – A Key to Effective Leadership

So let's discuss how to go about establishing an environment where excellence is expected.  There are two components to this equation.  The first is defining what excellence means to you and your organization, and the second is the design of…

Marketing Strategies that Work Best During Challenging Times

I've seen very successful marketing strategies that worked because they suited the marketer's style really well and happened during better economic times.  In fact, I've tried a number of them in my own business.  And while some of them worked…

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Three Common Recruiting Mistakes to Avoid

It's tempting to select someone who's "hungry".  It would seem logical that a candidate who is anxious for an opportunity would be the perfect person.  They'd work hard, be conscientious, and push through any adversity they might face. At a…

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Three Stages of a Sales Agent

It starts with recruiting the right agents.  One needs to recruit people who have the skills, attitude, and business-owner mindset necessary to succeed.  Finding, attracting and selecting the right prospective candidates is an art that can be mastered by anyone……