My wife, Glenda, has enjoyed a long career in Direct Sales. Most people are selling something to someone every day–project, lover, religion, politics, etc. There is nothing more important in life than being successful with people (call it what you will).
This blog was designed as my personal notebook (quoting top leaders, educators, and authors). In this business we often hear this comment: “You can’t take someone where you haven’t been.”
I believe this statement to be true, in many respects, and I also believe that people can “listen and learn” even if they haven’t experienced the journey yet.
“Each of us will journey where no one else has been.” That’s what makes a Team so powerful. You will never accomplish as much on your own power.
Larry King said, “There’s a saying that you broaden your horizons through travel, but if you are curious enough to listen to other people, you can broaden your horizons without leaving your backyard.”
I would just add this thought to what Larry King said, “People most always put their best foot forward so have enough different experiences in life to be able to read between the lines and understand things they will never tell you.”
As I recall the words of a professor in college: “At some point in life we have to stop our collection of certificates and go to work.”
I spent about (30) years in Corporate American at high level (including Vice President, Marketing) and have a (CPA) Certified Public Accounting certificate.
