Daily Archives: Friday, 22 July 2011 2:47 pm

Lazy Salespeople

Posted on Friday, 22 July 2011 2:47 pm by markpilip

I love being sold. I can even suspend disbelief in the interest of hearing just why I need a $44K CUV instead of a $15K subcompact that will do the job, arguably, just as well. What I can’t stand is … Continue reading →

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Constraints: A Shortcut to Success

Posted on Friday, 22 July 2011 5:01 am by markpilip

It’s still budget season across corporate America and we’re getting to crunch time.  In the first pass of the budget, you invariably include all your wishes for the coming year.  What new initiatives you’d like to take, why, and what … Continue reading →

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When you’re in trouble, the world does not form an opinion about your character based on what you say.  Rather, judgement is based on the length of the line and the stature of those in line who defend you. Like … Continue reading →

Posted on Friday, 22 July 2011 4:00 am by markpilip | Comments Off on The Lines Have It