Demanding Down VS Defending Up!

Sales is a noble career

Sales is a noble career “When we try to not sound “salesy”, we are more “salesy” than ever.  Being genuine is the most important part of being a great sales person” -Nathan Jamail, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author We don’t want our people to sound “salesy”: Unfortunately I have this conversation more than I would like…

Strong Finish for a Stronger Start

Strong Finish for a Stronger Start “Working smart is about being committed when others are slacking, being focused while others are distracted; getting results when others say you can’t” -Nathan Jamail, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author The Holiday Sales Secret: As a sales person my entire life (literally my entire life)- from selling the local newspapers…

Stop going around the horn!

Stop going around the horn!  Making all meetings less boring and more engaging -Nathan Jamail, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author Why most meetings suck: Have you ever attended a boring meeting with your boss or organization? Or worse- you yourself hosted your own boring meeting?  If you said yes, don’t sweat it, you’re not alone, in…

Preparation over Correction- The difference between coaching and managing

Preparation over Correction- The difference between coaching and managing “As leaders we have a choice to coach our people to excellence or manage them to mediocracy” -Nathan Jamail, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author Preparation over Correction: As leaders we have a responsibility to make our employees better, not just more knowledgeable or experienced (by the way…

Conviction over activities

“Conviction is the difference between checking the box and making an impact” -Nathan Jamail, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author Conviction is determined by belief: “If you believe you will achieve” is cool to say, and even inspiring- but to be great– it goes way beyond a quote.   As leaders and contributors, how well our organizations…

Faith or Fear

“A daily choice- what will you choose?” -Nathan Jamail, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author Every day, and every new opportunity or change in direction- we must choose faith over fear.  What does this really mean and how do we put this into real action or something truly tangible? Fear is what causes us leaders to question…

Expectations: one person’s bare minimum, another person’s max effort

“Expectations are the foundation for preparation and success” -Nathan Jamail, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author Why Expectations Matter Have you noticed, that with all of the communications tools we have today, communication is still a top issue for many organizations?  One of the main reasons is great communication is not about the tools themselves, rather it…