People We Like:
AthenaOnline.com - If you are
part of a substantially-sized company, the learning resource that is AthenaOnline should be on your
radar. A unique approach to knowledge for you and your colleagues that is available in an as-needed,
just-in-time format. Built on a strong foundation of business expertise with an option for extensive
customization, AthenaOnline is the best model for e-learning I know of today.
Kevin Davis and Top Line Leadership -
Approaches sales and sales management education from an angle that is the best for
the future - the customer's perspective. Kevin wrote the best-selling Getting Into
Your Customers Head: Eight Selling Strategies Your Competition Doesn't Know About.
His company's work is the cutting edge of effectiveness when it comes to building
long term relationships, fending off the competition's attempts to steal your
customers, and managing salespeople most effectively. We offer an unhesitating
recommendation.
Jim Pelley - Laughter
Works Seminars - He's much more than a humorist. Jim Pelley provides the perfect
blend of "leave 'em laughing" entertainment and educational messages to let your people
smarten up by lightening up. Jim was a contributing writer for the original Saturday
Night Live and shows his clients how humor makes people more creative, more productive,
and less stressed. Many of America's top corporations like Intel, Disney, IBM, AT&T,
and Charles Schwab use this funny guy for laughs and enlightenment.
Institute for Management Studies -
If your large company is looking for the best possible education for your managers
an affiliation with IMS is your best possible investment. The best expertise and
thought available is wrapped up in a faculty hired with extreme selectivity. IMS
Centers are in most major North American cities, the U.K., Amsterdam, and Brussels.
Jeff Rubin -
In more than two decades as an entrepreneur, Jeff has discovered many secrets about running a
successful business. They include the value of consistent and polished marketing, the importance of
personal relationships, and that being an ethical person is...ironically...a great marketing tool.
His programs teach people how to build and sustain their businesses by employing humanity, integrity and reliability.
The Future:
World Future Society - The largest society of individuals who study how developments
are shaping the future. You can subscribe to the Futurist, the Society magazine
and become a member. The latest news on Conferences, General Assemblies, and
special events is available through this link.
Zogby International -
Many pollsters look at the political and social fabric of North America and Europe
but John Zogby has one of the best track records of them all. We also like the way
he adds analysis and opinion to the results of his poll. Zogby is the best at
forecasting attitude, opinion, and election outcomes. You can see many of his
poll results on the Zogby International website but you may also want to subscribe
to his coherent and provocative newsletter.
Speaking:
PowerSpeaking - Hands down the very
best presentation skills training for those businesspeople who step in front of
audiences. They offer open enrollment in their two-day program. You'll work with a
small group of other people of similar ability and get a number of one-on-one video
coaching sessions during your two days. Great instruction. Great people. Great results.