by Rob Jolles | Sep 9, 2011 | Coaching and Mentoring, Corporate Communications, Motivation, Self Help
As we continue to struggle with this beast of an economy, companies and organizations are still facing hiring’s and layoffs. The results can often create a kind of paranoia, and that can cloud our judgment. Let me present you with a classic case of the reason why,...
by Rob Jolles | Sep 2, 2011 | Coaching and Mentoring, Motivation, Self Help
On Thursday, I had lunch with the first manager I ever worked for. I worked for this man over 30 years ago, and although I may not have known it at the time, he was probably the best manager I ever worked for. He taught me how to sell, how to manage my time, and so...
by Rob Jolles | Aug 26, 2011 | Coaching and Mentoring, Corporate Communications, Management Training, Motivation, Self Help
I have coached and mentored many people over the course of my career, but one of the most difficult issues deals with how to manage your boss. For the sake of this BLArticle™, let’s spend our time talking about managing a difficult boss because, quite frankly, it’s...
by Rob Jolles | Aug 19, 2011 | Coaching and Mentoring, Motivation, Self Help
I’m not sure how long you’ve been sitting at your desk, wondering; “Is now the time for a dramatic change?” Everyone’s mind wanders when it comes to making startling changes and reinventing oneself. I’ve always been a fan of change, and a fan of a quote from the late...
by Rob Jolles | Aug 5, 2011 | Coaching and Mentoring, Corporate Communications, Motivation, Self Help
The short story goes like this… Rob goes to see his beloved Washington Nationals play baseball and lightening strikes in the second inning. No, the Nats didn’t score – they rarely do. Lightening strikes by way of a screaming foul ball that travels fifty feet...
by Rob Jolles | Jul 22, 2011 | Coaching and Mentoring, Motivation, Sales Training
I received an email from a good friend, and she asked me a question that I’d like to share with you; She asked me what I thought of the word “pitch.” She explained to me that she works with a salesperson who enjoys using the word “pitch” to describe his daily sales...
