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Communication in the New Normal

Peter Simoons

On the other hand, all sorts of statistics show that we are experiencing the coldest spring since 2013! Nowadays, it is normal not to shake hands, and physically meeting other people is a rarity, although that might come back! On my website I offer the option to book a 25 minute virtual coffee meeting with me. What is Normal?

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5 Marketing Trends That will Impact 2013

SBI Growth

From my point of view, three big trends will affect marketing planning in 2013. As we head into 2013, it is taking on new meaning. An important step to take for 2013 is to bring these together into a comprehensive digital marketing strategy that best connects with your customers. Look for nurture marketing to expand in 2013.

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Book review: Sales Mind – 48 tools to help you sell by Helen Kensett

Red Star Kim

They are organised into sections: The seller mind shift To see To think: Synthesising your sell To think: Communicating your sell To improve Closing the sale Selling skills The author considers the difference between using our innate natural selling skills compared to learned techniques. How it is better than competitors?

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Conversation skills book review 1 – How to talk to anyone about anything – James W. Williams

Red Star Kim

I often wonder whether the conversation skills gap was caused by the imposed isolation during the Covid lockdowns or a by-product of the digitisation of communications. He also offers an exercise to imagine meeting with someone for the first time. Williams: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle ).

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Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills

Red Star Kim

Nervousness – Shyness, modesty, lack of confidence and fear of failure can make fee-earners reluctant to organise meetings to take the next steps in building a potential client relationship. This has changed the sales process fundamentally in many environments.

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What do you do when your boss is a micro-managing control freak?

Red Star Kim

You might try non-threatening communication techniques (see leadership conversation skills: SCARF model of neuroscience (kimtasso.com) ). You are not communicating effectively It may be that you are not communicating what you plan to do and why in a way that they understand or need. And showing respect and loyalty. Be patient.

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New 2013 Sales Quota = HR Get Ready!

SBI Growth

Sales teams are getting their 2013 numbers. 2013 results will uncover some long-hidden flaws in the sales force. Every year they meet it easily. Go meet with Sales leadership and plan how to monitor for issues. Draft effective communications to the Sales force from Sales Leadership. Second step? Talent allocation.

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