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The 1 Minute Negotiation Technique

The 1 Minute Negotiation Technique

Okay, I’m coming out. I meditate. I have for years. Besides all the health benefits, I believe that meditation has helped me further develop my ability to really focus. Anyone who has ever talked to me knows that I encourage everyone to take time to really plan for...
Redefine Your Role Away From Gatekeeper

Redefine Your Role Away From Gatekeeper

80% of Business to Business purchases involve some sort of contract. This fact startled me, even though I am an attorney. More telling, those contracts have become increasingly sophisticated. Contracts typically contain rebate language, chargeback mechanisms, and...
Do you really want innovation?

Do you really want innovation?

Innovation transforms something, whether a process or a machine. It is more than an incremental improvement—saving “fingers and toes” worth of time, effort or money. Many companies, if not all, claim that they want their supplier pool to bring them innovative ideas....