This story is often attributed to Chinese leader, Chou En Lai, and has been rewritten in multiple forms by authors unknown. As the story goes, there was once a farmer and his only son in the days just before the Civil War. Having only one horse, the farmer and son worked long hard days, sun up to sun…
I am blessed to call Bruce Kirkland, Dealer Principal at Lexus of Edmonton, a friend. I am in awe of his community support and how he continually instils excellence in his team by delivering Remarkable Service to Lexus of Edmonton’s valued customers (a.k.a. guests). During an interview with X5 Management, Bruce shared his perspective on Customer Service…
Do you take advantage of having advisory support or mentorship within your business or organization? Do your sales and service professionals have someone they can rely upon to support them through difficult challenges, while helping them to succeed? Mentors in sales and service programs can help guide individuals or employees throughout their personal and career…
By definition, Success is: “the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” We ultimately get to decide and define what success means to us. What is our purpose? What are we aiming towards in our sales and service efforts? I believe that the ABC’s of successful sales and service initiatives pertain to: Always Being Committed
Most of us are looking for that secret formula for success and achievement and we want to shoot for the stars (or moon). Why is it that so many people make business success look so easy. Everything that they touch turns to gold. Is it a case of them “making” it look easy, or do…
These 3 basic things can have a tremendous impact on our life, our business and our sales results and WE can control them. Would you agree? I learned this back when I attended a Jack Canfield “Breakthrough to Success” conference in Arizona. How we think, learn and live can have a significant impact on our…
Its Christmas Eve, for those us that celebrate Christmas. I am sure many of you are rushing around to finalize everything before you join your family and friends for turkey and gift opening. The men may even be doing some last minute shopping! The baking is done, the turkey is in the fridge. The presents are…
We all have things to do or things left undone. Why? Can you think of items on your to do list that are outstanding? Why are the items still on the list? Are you too busy? Are you procrastinating? Did you over commit? What about a goal or dream that you have that is not yet…
Alberta’s economy is strong and with that it brings assorted challenges as our businesses grow. Read more about how growth can affect your business and what to do to mitigate risk in this month’s X5 CROPS Report.
Guest blog by Nicolle Germain, MBA When was the last time you set a personal or professional goal for yourself? More specifically, when was the last time you challenged yourself – mentally, physically, intellectually, or emotionally?
