Daniel J Smith's Blog – November 2010 Archive (4)

Let's All Go to a "Tweet Meet"...

One of the important things I’ve seen in the last while, is networking with others is a contact sport. At the end of the day, though we all have the same agenda,…

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Added by Daniel J Smith on November 26, 2010 at 11:37am — No Comments

And on the Eighth day, He said, "Invent Yourself"

Over the last number of days, I have been listening to a lot of opinions in the areas of Sales and the Marketing of oneself (aka branding). Everyone has a valid argument on how you can succeed and where you could fail…..The lists are endless. All the points could be considered relevant depending on your situtation at any given time.

This brings me to today’s rant: Who is REALLY responsible for your success or failure.

The answer is real simple: YOU…

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Added by Daniel J Smith on November 25, 2010 at 12:18pm — No Comments

The Customer is NOT Always Right!!

Recruiting and sales; or Sales and recruiting. Which comes first and which is more important? Whether we wish to admit it, both are part of the very same industry, just at differing degrees on the scale. Just because you are a great recruiter doesn't mean you'll have a long career as a salesperson and the same can be said about Sales People potentially not doing well recruiting others. If you happen to be one of those rare few that can do both, and do them well--Congratulations!

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Added by Daniel J Smith on November 18, 2010 at 9:11am — 2 Comments

Good....(Enough??!!)

Is this where we settle? Good? Do we not look at better or try to do our best? Good is okay but certainly not where we should end up! Try and follow (please note this is written after The Recruiting Animal Show on November 10,2010)

HOW is “Good” enough? When we look at success, look at our job list, look at our partner or employer and say “meehh, good enough.” Is this a point where we should settle? NO!! Strive to do better and strive to be better– Good is not Good Enough!!

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Added by Daniel J Smith on November 10, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments