by jim2020 | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Robert Kiyosaki has been quoted as saying that the ability to sell is the most important skill in business. I’m going to modify that a little bit to say that the ability to influence is the most important skill in business. I joined Toastmasters more than 30...
by jim2020 | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Earlier this week, a friend of mine commented that one of the risks we face in dealing with the current COVID crisis is the risk of losing our focus. Let’s face it. The news is bad and getting worse. There is no vaccine—yet. Nevertheless, we still have to...
by jim2020 | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
To My Friends. There was an article in Saturday’s Wall Street Journal titled “Six Months That Shook The World.” The six months that we have just passed through have been tumultuous indeed. Independence Day is just three days away. Time to reflect....
by jim2020 | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hi everyone. No doubt about it– COVID continues to be one nasty rascal. State by state, we’re beginning to go back to business, albeit in a changed world. I don’t know what’s ahead. I suppose that my crystal ball is as foggy as yours. I do know...
by jim2020 | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
To my friends, One of the consequences of the current COVID-19 scare is loss of focus. A lot of us have had our lives and occupations put on hold while the medical community seeks ways to combat this virus. We’ve all read the news about healthcare professionals...
by jim2020 | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
To my friends–If there is anything positive to come from the suffering caused by the corona virus, perhaps it will be that we have been compelled to rethink our priorities; to focus on relationships rather than accumulating more “stuff.” Here’s...
by jim2020 | Jul 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
To My Friends, Why do people buy? Let me share with you a few insights about why/how I buy. First, I want to be able to develop a good working relationship with the seller or merchant. Second, I want to understand the logic behind your proposal. If you think that your...
by jim2020 | May 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
To my friends, Hi everyone. No doubt about it– COVID continues to be one nasty rascal. State by state, we’re beginning to go back to business, albeit in a changed world. I don’t know what’s ahead. I suppose that my crystal ball is as foggy as...
by jim2020 | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
To my friends, One of the consequences of the current COVID-19 scare is loss of focus. A lot of us have had our lives and occupations put on hold while the medical community seeks ways to combat this virus. We’ve all read the news about healthcare professionals...
by jim2020 | Feb 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Merry Christmas by Mark2019 December 24, 2019 Uncategorized 0 To my friends, Merry Christmas! What’s so merry about it, you ask? I know. All I have to do is read the morning paper for my daily dose of woe. Throw in all of the ersatz seasonal joy and . . . well, you...
