As a long-term training consultant, I’ve had the pleasure of presenting quite a few Leadership Seminars. I discovered early on that the liveliest and most productive sessions are ones where I contacted each leader a couple weeks in advance to get a feel for her personality and find out what she hopes to gain from the experience. The Questions to Ask I ask questions like, “What drew you to the company?” or “What do you enjoy most about being a leader?” and “What are your long-term business … [Read more...]
Are You Truly Walking a Mile in Your Host’s Shoes?
By Lori Moser, Training Specialist and Speaker I hosted a party last week. An honest to goodness, direct sales, home party. It wasn’t a business launch. It wasn’t an open house. It was simply a party to learn more about the product and share it with my friends. Truth be told, in the 25 years I’ve been involved in this industry, I had only hosted one other party. My consultant was the best of the best. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, caring, and could qualify as the “Queen of … [Read more...]