Last week, Fortune released this year’s list of the Most Admired Companies. Consistent with past rankings, Fortune evaluated 1,500 candidate organizations: the 1,000 largest U.S. companies ranked by revenue, along with non-U.S. companies in Fortune’s Global 500 database that have revenues of $10 billion or more. The full roster includes 50 companies, from tech giants like Apple in 1st place to iconic…
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Maintain Credibility with Clients by Avoiding Three Statements
Genuine credibility is comprised of trust, experience, reputation and empathy. Attaining an optimal balance of each element requires an investment of time in each customer relationship. To avoid damaging your credibility, avoid these three phrases. “Sorry; something came up.” Dale Carnegie’s 12th Human Relationship principle, ‘If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically,’ is worth applying to maintain trust and…
Four Business Lessons to Score from March Madness
As March Madness tips off, many fans will be glued to their TV screens or nose-down on their smart phones watching the nation’s top NCAA basketball players engage in fierce competition. Players will push themselves more than ever, and coaches will inspire like never before. Just as in the business world when stakes soar high,…
Three Reasons Giving Gratitude Year Round Is Good for Business
It’s common for businesses to show customer and employee appreciation during the holidays, however some organizations are differentiating themselves by weaving such efforts into their daily and weekly plans. This approach to appreciation is benefitting their bottom line and more. Here are three reasons to give gratitude all year long. Showing appreciation increases employee engagement. …