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Sales-addicted advisors: Focus on values, vision and time management
By Simon ReillyMost people don't know what their values are and they don't know the difference between values-based inspiration and unmet need-driven motivation. Inspiration is based on values like communication, listening and wisdom.
March 23, 2011
NY Life to Hire More Than 3,500 New Agents in 2011New York Life Insurance Co. announced March 14 the launch of its new career website as an adjunct to its efforts to recruit more than 3,500 new insurance agents in 2011.
March 22, 2011
2 more afflictions that hurt sales teams and how to cure themIn my sales career I've consistently noticed five common afflictions that affect sales teams, each of which reduces morale and sales performance. Here are the last two afflictions and how to counteract them
March 22, 2011
10 ingredients of a strong advisor mission statementToo often advisors are spinning their wheels on numerous tasks. Whether they are small business owners or part of a larger organization, it is easy to get pulled in too many directions.
March 21, 2011
2 more afflictions that hurt sales teams and how to cure themIn my sales career I've consistently noticed five common afflictions that affect sales teams, each of which reduces morale and sales performance. Here are the last two afflictions and how to counteract them
March 21, 2011
10 ingredients of a strong advisor mission statementToo often advisors are spinning their wheels on numerous tasks. Whether they are small business owners or part of a larger organization, it is easy to get pulled in too many directions.
March 19, 2011
Workplace Diversity Strategies Should Include Majority as Well as MinoritiesMany industries, financial advisory included, are making significant efforts to promote diversity and multiculturalism within their workforces to cater…