Literally translating to “good change,” Kaizen is a productivity philosophy that was developed in post-WWII Japanese manufacturing. The process was meant to challenge the status quo by introducing small, continuous improvements. While other methods of productivity and accountability – like to-do lists and the pomodoro technique – provide a definitive framework for achieving your goals,…
Born Josephine Esther Mentzer on July 1, 1906, Estee Lauder would go on to become one of the most influential businesswomen of the 1900’s. In fact, in 1998 she would be the only woman to make it onto Time Magazine’s list of the 20 most influential business geniuses of the 20th century. In addition to…
Thank you for making Dale Carnegie Training part of your self-improvement journey! In 2019 we published over fifty articles on public speaking, leadership, and soft skills, and the following five were the most popular amongst our readers. Stay tuned for 2020 and a whole new set of content that will help you to achieve your…
One of the main roles of a leader is to solve problems. Whether it’s infighting between team members, frequent delays on important shipments, or managing last-minute requests from clients, there will always be questions to be answered and decisions to be made. The secret to effectively and efficiently solving these problems is a systematic approach….
“By criticizing, we do not make lasting changes and often incur resentment.” Don’t like how a family member cooked the turkey? Not a fan of a friend’s new hair style? While it might be tempting to let everyone know how we feel, what is that really going to achieve? The turkey can’t be re-made, and…
While you may not have full-blown Cell Phone Addiction, if you’re like most smartphone users you check your phone at least 58 times per day (according to data from RescueTime), and receive 46 push notifications (according to Business of Apps – although that number seems low to me). While it’s great to be able to…
Founded only one year after Dale Carnegie wrote his best selling book How To Win Friends and Influence People, John Deere is an iconic brand with a firm hold on the agriculture, lawn care, and heavy machinery industries. But even long-standing companies with a loyal following feel the need to improve from time to time. …
Dale Carnegie believed in the power of admitting one’s mistakes – believed so much, in fact, that this makes up his twelfth human relations principle: If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically. Thirty-two years after the release of Carnegie’s seminal work, How To Win Friends and Influence People, this principle was put to…
It is well documented that public speaking is a common fear, so there’s really no need to rehash the fact that an estimated 75% of people suffer from it. Instead, let’s try to revise our perspective of this phobia.In a recent meeting, one of my mentors asked me a question that has completely changed the…
While you likely understand what BRB means and can probably suss out the intent behind LMAO, the acronyms used in sales can be a lot less obvious. Even less obvious is how these strings of letters can actually impact your business. Read on to learn the meaning behind five integral sales acronyms, as well as…