{"id":620,"date":"2016-08-09T12:03:08","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T17:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.melissawhitakerintl.com\/blog\/?p=620"},"modified":"2016-08-10T12:57:35","modified_gmt":"2016-08-10T17:57:35","slug":"gold-metal-or-bust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melissawhitakerintl.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/09\/gold-metal-or-bust\/","title":{"rendered":"Gold Metal or Bust"},"content":{"rendered":"

“With the Olympics underway, athletes should have their mind on gold–and only gold. <\/span><\/p>\n

Although the concept of first or last may sound unfair and difficult to accept for some, in the real world, regardless of your business or career, first place is the only place that matters. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

As the world watches the Olympics this week, remember that if you’re not first, you’re last. ” – Grant Cardone<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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There is always the battle today between being Competitive and Collaborative in the business world.\u00a0 I hear these terms being thrown around all the time.\u00a0 The reality is, there is a time for “healthy competition” between sales people and sales teams etc., and there are times to encourage “collaboration” between companies, colleagues\u00a0and strategic alliances.<\/p>\n

When it comes to Sales Management\u00a0and Management \/ Leadership overall<\/strong>, what are you doing to prepare your team for the Gold?<\/p>\n

Do you understand how individuals are wired on your team?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you know what motivates them to the Gold?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you understand what demotivates them and could ultimately cause them to fall to last place?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you Mastered the Art of Effective Coaching?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Take a moment to read the article below:\u00a0 “4 Reasons More Sales Coaching Will Get You More Revenue:”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It is vital as Managers & Leaders<\/strong> that we understand these areas, implement the proven steps<\/strong> to lead our people to greatness – to the Gold – each and every day!<\/p>\n

If you would like an action plan<\/strong> on how to dive in deeper in these areas and have a personal “decoder”<\/em> as to how to drive your team to the Gold, then join us at the next<\/p>\n

MWI Management & Leadership Academy <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

October 11-12th, 8am – 5pm each day:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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