Monday Mornings with Madison

Yearly Archives:
2008

FOLLOW UP AND HAVE FUN

Whenever you make a contact with a new person, or reconnect with someone that you haven’t contacted in a long time, you want to strengthen the relationship using different means of communication. We all meet new people every day — … Continue reading

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SAY PLEASE AND THANK YOU

Dan Sullivan, the founder of The Strategic Coach, says that in order for people to feel comfortable enough to refer you to others, you need four habits. These habits may sound simple and basic, but you would be surprised how … Continue reading

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KNOW YOUR OWN FEELINGS – PART 2

 Everything we do is designed to change how we feel. The underlying force that drives the economy is the fact that people want to feel better, and they think buying something new will make them feel better. But, as … Continue reading

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KNOW YOUR OWN FEELINGS – PART 1

You cannot change your feelings unless you know what they are. Sometimes we are so overwhelmed by our negative feelings that we cannot even identify them. Try to step back and ask yourself, “What am I really feeling right now?”  … Continue reading

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LET’S GO ON A MENTAL DIET

What are you thinking right now? Is it a positive thought or a negative thought? Is it in alignment with where you are going or does it limit your growth? In order to get to where you want to be, … Continue reading

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THE SECRET TO PERSUADING OTHERS…

When two people meet there are always two agendas in play. Whoever is more persuasive will control the agenda. When you’re calling or meeting a new prospect, their agenda is to stay on guard and not let you get them … Continue reading

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I WANT TO FEEL GOOD

“All the money in the world is spent on feeling good” – Ry Cooder. Pleasure and feeling good is what keeps the economy going. It’s what allows companies to come out with new products every day, and still find customers … Continue reading

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LISTENING FOR SUCCESS – PART 2

Think about the people you like to be with. Are they talking most of the time or listening? Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling really great, and then realized that the other person didn’t talk at all? … Continue reading

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LISTENING FOR SUCCESS – PART 1

The human urge to talk is very powerful; it gives us a lot of satisfaction and at the same time gets us into a lot of trouble. This is especially true when it comes to winning people over to your … Continue reading

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DO YOU HAVE INTEGRITY?

We all know that integrity is important, but what exactly does integrity mean? Integrity Means… Doing what’s right – all the time. Doing what’s right – even when it doesn’t feel good.

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