The other day, one of my clients inquired what is the best time of day to call on companies in the United States.  The question came up because this rapidly growing firm has existing client relationships in most regions of the world, and they are looking to expand their presence in the U.S. As it turns out, Salesmate, a CRM software provider, recently conducted a research study to determine the best day of the week and time of day to make a sales phone call. Below I’ve listed my five key takeaways from Salesmate’s published research findings and also included

The Great Resignation continues to accelerate at a torrid pace.   The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2021 more than 3.95 million workers quit their jobs each month on average.  Perhaps you’re next?  For context, that is the highest recorded number ever.  Many of the drivers for so many workers quitting include the rethinking of personal values and priorities due to pandemic pressures, vaccine mandates, a strong job market, and the pursuit of business ownership.   Going forward, will executives and senior workers continue to leave their corporate jobs in record numbers?  All signs and forecasts seem to indicate so.  

The entrepreneur’s life and journey are quite chaotic.  It’s rarely smooth, steady, or predictable.  False starts, setbacks, and wrong turns are bound to occur early and often.  “Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end.” ― Denis Waitley “Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” ― Oprah Winfrey “I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” ― Michael Jordan After coaching and consulting for hundreds of business owners and early-stage entrepreneurs, it’s become clear that elite entrepreneurs expect and embrace failure.  I’m not advocating that they look forward

“If you think you are beaten, you are, If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you like to win, but you think you can’t, It is almost certain you won’t. “If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost, For out in the world we find, Success begins with a fellow’s will – It’s all in the state of mind. “If you think you are outclassed, you are, You’ve got to think high to rise, You’ve got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win a prize. “Life’s battles don’t always go To the stronger or faster man, But soon

Traditional leadership practices and the relationship between business owners, executives, and their staff are evolving.  Today’s modern workforce prefers a leader that is a coach and mentor rather than a boss or micromanager.  These employees want a leader who inspires, encourages, and supports them rather than one who is always telling them what to do.   So which qualities should business owners or executives exhibit to be considered good leaders?   Is it confidence, decisiveness, drive, determination, dependability, grit, positivity, integrity, accountability, strategic vision, innovation, authenticity, humility, and/or empathy?   HubSpot recently conducted a survey on the most important traits and skills of