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Donald Kelly—The Sales Evangelist—Is Out to Create a Community of World-Class Sellers

Success

Kelly started his own podcast, The Sales Evangelist , and interviewed fellow sellers about what worked and what didn’t, essentially “evangelizing” about the topic. That person is not going to pick up the phone and make that call because they’ve already defeated themselves in their belief system,” Kelly says.

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The First Thing to Do After a Job Interview

On The Job

Even though you may have more phone or Zoom interviews during your current job search because of the pandemic, the basics of job searching remain the same: do your homework on an employer so you're prepared for an interview; dress appropriately; ask questions -- and always, always, always send a thank-you note.

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Karen Allen Details the Mindset Reset That Changes Everything

Success

I’d been on the phone with candidates all day, and a few of the interviews needed to be scheduled for after office hours. Rich would start his morning super early because his first class of the day was at 6:30 a.m. On my way there, I received a phone call from work regarding the candidates we were interviewing.

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How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself"

On The Job

"Tell me about yourself" is the most common interview question asked of job candidates, which is why it's a good idea that you come up with a great answer. First, know that many interviewers use this as an ice breaker, a chance to establish rapport, whether it's for an in-person interview or over the phone.

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5 Steps That Can Lead to Greater Happiness, Career Success

On The Job

They perhaps took classes that helped them improve. Do you need to take online classes? Take off your blinders -- and put down your phone. Don't look at your phone! Every time you pick up your phone like it's your binky, put it down. They worked at it. They relied on the advice of others. Read books on the subject?

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What Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Taught Me About Success

Success

I flew to San Francisco with Shirley for his interview and live audition, where he’d play some minuet in D-minor. I remembered during the interview that Shirley had mentioned he grew up across the bay in Sausalito, California, but that one day his father decided to move the family to El Paso, Texas. I was not allowed to film it.

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The Art of Strategic Nothingness

Success

We hadn’t used phones or computers, listened to music, read books, or written. Only my phone knew how many texts and emails awaited me. I interview people every day, and I spend almost as much time with my laptop as my husband. Sometimes I even like my phone. The bell rang. Noble silence ended. I’m a writer.

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