What we’ve learned during these weeks spent sheltering at home is that tapping into new growth opportunities and expanding our horizons by seeking new perspective has really helped us to better manage the stress we’ve been feeling. Here’s Shamrock’s collective list of what we’re using right now to keep us steady. Get in your head.…
A month ago, many of us were new to the fully-remote workplace. Fast forward through the work-from-home lock down and Zoom video conferences have become the everyday normal. In many ways, we’re better off due to the shift to video conferencing technology: Zooming has taught us a lot. For instance, our team at Shamrock agrees…
In the midst of our crazy new normal created by COVID-19, we’re seeing examples of creative connectivity everywhere. Kids holding signs outside nursing home windows to show love for residents inside, community dance parties on apartment balconies, teachers leaving board games at their students’ doorsteps to encourage family fun during lock down. In times like…
Most of us would agree that pure talent doesn’t always win: The smartest kid in class doesn’t necessarily grow up to be the most successful in business. The athlete with incredible natural ability might not make the big play in a pressure situation. The sales rep with perfectly polished presentation skills might not be the…
Life is full of challenges. Most of us have faced adversity at some point in our lives. And while some of us show strength and resolve during tough times, others melt under the pressure. How do you handle difficult times in your life? The way you respond—and the resulting outcome—is within your control. Based on…
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According to a recent report by Industry Week, Americans attend more than 25 million meetings each day. And we waste approximately $37 billion on unproductive meetings annually. The reality: client sales meetings are essential; and when approached with thorough planning and preparation, they can be incredibly productive. I spent years as a straight-commission sales rep.…
Change is good. And it’s also inevitable. At some point, we’ll all experience some degree of change in our personal and professional lives. But, managing those transitions is something that some of us seem to be better at than others. As a person who has weathered a few transitional storms, here’s what I can share:…
I was recently asked a great interview question: If you could write a book about your life, what would the title be and why? My answer: “I Wish I Hadn’t Said That.” Because, sometimes…I wish I hadn’t said that. Do you ever wish you could take back something you’ve said? Or get the chance for…
Do your marketing efforts focus on new customers—or on those loyal to your brand? The answer should be: both. When you consider that acquiring a new customer is five to 25 times more expensive than retaining an existing one (Harvard Business Review), it makes sense to focus on keeping the customers you have, happy. According…