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The Difference Between Pestering & Persistence

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
10 AM - 11:30 AM

Building relationships takes time and repetitive touch points. We want to make sure that our customers and potential customers don’t forget about us so we follow-up.  Sometimes too frequently which ends up irritating our customers.  So how do we know how often is often enough or how frequently is too much?  Join us for this informative session to hear the top 5 ways to gauge the right persistency for our customers so that we can develop solid relationships without pestering them to death. 

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Managing Up Methodology: How To Do It Effectively

Wednesday, August 23, 2023
10 AM - 11:30 AM

Managing Up is often thought of as just a fancy way to describe the relationship employees have with their supervisors and leaders. But it is so much more than that. Managing up refers to being strategic in the relationship you have with the leaders in the organization. When we manage up effectively, we are not only more likely to achieve higher levels of success, it can help us build solid relationships with leaders who think differently than we do and allow for greater two-way trust.  Join us for this session to learn 8 ways to manage up effectively!

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Why SMART Goals Aren’t All They Are Cracked Up To Be

Thursday, October 19, 2023
10 AM - 11:30 AM

We’ve been told for years: goals must be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-based.  But is that really the best approach for everyone?  If the goals you’ve set (personal ones or professional ones) don’t spark your soul fire, then the SMART approach is probably not the right one for you.  If your team members are knocking their goals out of the park, then perhaps the SMART approach isn’t working for them either.  Hear why SMART isn’t always the best approach to goals and learn alternative approaches that could make your goal setting better than it’s ever been!

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