Monthly Archives: January 2012

Risk Taking & Leadership: Irrational, Reckless, Irresponsible, Swim with Sharks; Or, Rules-Breaker, -Shaker, -Taker, -Maker.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Bizshifts-Trends
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Only those who risk going too far; can possibly find out how far they can go. ~T.S. Eliot Risk taking is a critical element of leadership and essential for a leader’s effectiveness. Risk taking can be defined as… “Undertaking a … Continue reading →

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Changing Face of Salesmanship: Intangible ‘Soft’ Attributes– Attitude, Rapport, Credibility, Curiosity, Behavior, Knowledge, Relationship…

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Bizshifts-Trends
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Salesmanship is a process that; makes your customers smarter, focuses on relationships (not transactions), makes it safe and easy to leave, doesn’t disparage the competition, and doesn’t judge the customer. Salesmanship: There are many definitions, characterizations, descriptions, interpretations, concepts, attitudes, … Continue reading →

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Power of Symbols, Symbolisms, and Brand in Developing Global Markets: Anthropology of Business, Marketing, Leadership…

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Bizshifts-Trends
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Symbols transform abstract concepts, ideas and beliefs into tangible things that we can touch, see, hear, taste, smell and understand. Symbolisms bring power to the abstract concept, and also to the object that symbolizes it. Symbols are objects, characters, or … Continue reading →

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Internet Currency and Value of Virtual Money: Internet (Virtual) Currency Models; Bitcoin, Ven, Facebook Credits, Google Checkout…

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Bizshifts-Trends
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What makes Bitcoin currency so appealing to its advocates are; unlike other online methods of payment, such as credit cards or Paypal– transactions made using the currency are virtually untraceable, almost like a digital version of cash. ~Whippman Internet Currency: Creating … Continue reading →

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Benefit Corporation, B Corp: Changing ‘Profit’ Capitalism to ‘Social Conscience’ Capitalism for the New Economy… Paradigm Shift for Social Responsibility

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Bizshifts-Trends
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Many major corporations have already proven that they can be socially responsible for the well-being of societies, communities, and environments in which they operate. There is a growing movement for a new type of corporation, a corporation structure that  is more socially … Continue reading →

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Business Outlooks Forecasts Predictions for 2012: Global, U.S., China, Japan, Germany, India…; Rethink, Reflect, Recharge–Hazards Caution

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Bizshifts-Trends
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“Never predict anything, especially the future” ~ “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy year!” Business Outlooks Forecasts Predictions for 2012: It’s often difficult to see clearly through tough times, but a new year encourages reflection and rethinking. … Continue reading →

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Sales Leadership: World Class (Heavy-Hitter) Sales Leadership Traits as Inspired by Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Bizshifts-Trends
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“People should not be unfamiliar with strategy; those who understand it will survive; those who do not understand it will perish” ~Sun Tzu Sales Leadership: Developing and managing a world-class sales team requires more than just measuring the teams monthly sales … Continue reading →

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Business Risk Management: ‘Protect Against Unthinkables’–Loss Due to Damages, Legal Liabilities, Fines, Crime, Strategic Relationships, Disasters…

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Bizshifts-Trends
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“The first step in the business risk management process is to acknowledge the reality of risk. Denial is a common tactic that substitutes deliberate ignorance for thoughtful planning.” ~Charles Tremper Business Risk Management is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks … Continue reading →

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Workplace Conflict is Inevitable: Managing Outcomes– Constructive vs. Destructive; Costs vs. Benefits; Clash vs. Collaboration…

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Bizshifts-Trends
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Conflict and disagreement offer wonderful opportunities to learn and grow. As long as, you respect others’ differences and things don’t get personal, and you question the idea and not the person, then there will be room for discovery and movement … Continue reading →

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