What Being a “Follower” Taught Me About Becoming a “Leader”

What Being a “Follower” Taught Me About Becoming a “Leader”

Being a “follower” isn’t exactly considered sexy. People don’t usually list it as a sought-after skill. You don’t brag about it on a date. It doesn’t exactly stand out on a résumé. And yet, we’re funny about how we talk about being “followers.”...
Invitations: The First Step to Closing Big Sales

Invitations: The First Step to Closing Big Sales

Why Most Sales Are Lost Before the Pitch Even Starts Whether you’re negotiating million-dollar deals or trying to get someone to pass the butter, congratulations—you are a salesperson. Every day, we make requests. Requests for time, attention, participation, or...