In my last diary I talked about lessons I had learned while serving on jury duty. Focusing on how we can relate those, to what we do in our businesses. This diary is a continuation. I want to dig further into what makes a stronger connection with your clients. Sharing that experience was completely unexpected, and made me think that there was more I could do to deepen that connection.

Last time I mentioned three perceptions that usually need work. As a whole, we need to improve how we are viewed in this industry, our community, with our friends and colleagues, etc.   This time I want to talk about what we can do to change the way people feel. I want to talk about how to…

I once was asked to stop by the automobile dealership to share a few of my ideas with a sales team who meet each Monday morning before hitting the showroom floor. Their monthly sales target is to sell 300 cars a month (That is a lot of cars). Each salesperson in the room was expected to carry a gold marker in their pocket reminding them that they were the best of the bunch. The organization’s one word mission statement caught my attention.

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by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday April 07, 2015

A beautiful country filled with remnants of its Spanish colonial past, Colombia is a virtually untouched land of colonial villages, streets lined in cobblestones, and all the mysteries the Amazon River has to offer. Let Solar Tours guide you to this land almost frozen in time, and discover the possibilities of Colombia!

by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday April 07, 2015

With a population of around 1.4 million, Córdoba has earned its place as the second largest city in Argentina. 200,000 of those people are in the city for school, which is why many call Córdoba by its nickname, La Docta, for the many universities and the thriving scientific community that resides here. Many of the colonial buildings built by the Jesuits in the 17th and 18th centuries are still standing and can be found in the center of the city. But Córdoba isn't just historical buildings and education: there is also a flourishing theater culture, with many different types of performances to choose from. If you're looking for beautiful architecture, fascinating museums, and delicious food, then Córdoba is the place for you!