Common Thread for the Cure reminds us of those in need on Giving Tuesday
Lexington, NC, Nov. 16, 2022 – As the holidays quickly approach many look forward to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The most important day, however, …
Category: Personal growth
Middle managers still play an important role in organizations
It seems that at every Market, most of the conversations seem to center around which retailers came and which ones bought. While that certainly is understandable, …
More pointers for independent reps who want to make the transition from good to great
Last week, I wrote a column that talked about the changing role of the independent sales rep and offered some tips that I thought would …
5 ways to build customer loyalty in the home furnishings space
Inflation, interest-rate hikes, shortages, and a looming recession are all wreaking havoc on consumer sentiment toward the economy and their own personal finances. This is …
On being your best: Facing challenges
The world brings us a steady stream of challenges. Some are foreseen but most are unexpected — we rarely know what is next. This is …
On Being Your Best: Consistency at a high level
We all do it. We all do things we know are not in our best interest. What we eat, how much we exercise, how we …
Roles and titles as prophecy
You are who and what you are called My best friend growing up liked to call me Word Man. When I said something he believed …
On Being Your Best: Results matter — stop thinking about them
Results have consequences. Win, lose, tread water, whatever the result, the future is affected, often in ways we do not expect. Results are a manifestation …
Shelley Simpson named president, J.B. Hunt Transport Services
LOWELL, Ark. As part of a change in leadership structure, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has named Shelley Simpson, president, effective Aug. 1. She fills …
The multiplier effect of Being Your Best
Stopping the Noise brings us much on a personal level. Free of the noise, we can be our best, full of trust of ourselves and …
