Strange, as connected as we all are now, with all our always-on devices attached to our bodies, that professional responsiveness can be so slow. The value of a quick and respectful answer or acknowledgment to a communication is the perception of you as a consummate...
In our fast-moving, sound-bited workplace, we are often asked to be really intelligent and cogent in a short amount of time, without much preparation. Panel presentations sometimes allow only 6 minutes to make your point, show your expertise, and encourage your...
I admit, I’m like you — I want my prospects and clients to treat me with high respect. I want them to have some courtesy about my schedule, especially if I offer them two or three potential times to meet with me next week. I want quick response to my...
The “deal memo” is an outline of proposed terms for providing services to a prospective client or products to a prospective customer, or both to a strategic ally. It is a Hollywood term that has come into use in other industries. It is a useful,...
A successful corporate executive was exploring my consulting to him as he moved from the C suite into his own high-end consulting practice. He had lots of the right qualifications: expertise in a thriving market, a good network, the ability to close a deal. As he...