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Changes with Penguins: A Q&A with Harvard Guru John Kotter
June 02, 2008 Harvard guru John Kotter's penguin fable and training program teach organizations how to Lead Bold Change.
Across the Boardroom
June 02, 2008 They may be smart, seasoned executives, but board directors still can—and should—benefit from training.
California Teamin': Training Leadership Summit Wrap-Up
June 02, 2008 Although the sun played least in sight for most of the Training Leadership Summit held last month, the atmosphere at San Diego's Rancho Bernardo Inn was warm and collaborative as participants connected to discuss challenges share best practices, and network.
Meetings CPR
June 02, 2008 No more "Death by PowerPoint." You can have compelling meetings—if, instead of talking to your audience, you talk with participants.
Do the Right Thing: Corporate Social Responsibility
July 07, 2008 REI, Patagonia and Pitney Bowes show that social and environmental responsibility bring plenty of rewards.
Incentive Primer: Award Suppliers and Bankruptcy
July 07, 2008 What impact will a bankruptcy have upon your business?
Incentive Interview: Dan Ariely Rationalizes the Irrational
July 07, 2008 You're invited to a friend's house for dinner. Being the gracious guest you are, you bring a lovely bottle of wine. Let's say you up the ante a bit and bring that same lovely bottle of wine plus a monetary gift. An even more gracious gesture?
Are Your Boomers Poised to Leave? That Won't Fly
July 07, 2008 What is your company doing to retain older workers? Many employers aren't doing anything.
Do the Right Thing: Corporate Social Responsibility
July 07, 2008 REI, Patagonia and Pitney Bowes show that social and environmental responsibility bring plenty of rewards.
Incentive Interview: Dan Ariely Rationalizes the Irrational
July 07, 2008 You're invited to a friend's house for dinner. Being the gracious guest you are, you bring a lovely bottle of wine. Let's say you up the ante a bit and bring that same lovely bottle of wine plus a monetary gift. An even more gracious gesture?
Incentive Award: Baselworld's Swiss Movement
July 07, 2008 In April, Baselworld set the watch industry in motion.
The Gif t (Card) of Wellness
July 07, 2008 Here's a potent carrot for health and wellness incentives.
Sneak Peak: 2008 Survey of Buying Power
July 14, 2008 The mother lode of data is back—retooled and better than ever.
Embracing the Future With Sales 2.0
July 14, 2008 In today's Web 2.0 world, your customer often knows almost as much about your company's products as your sales reps do.
Presenting Smart: Are You the Victim of Sales Typecasting?
July 01, 2008
Can you and your team escape being typcast as an "all about me" vendor?
Solve Your Biggest Marketing Presentation Problem
June 26, 2008
Speaker's Corner: Carl Banks Delivers "Giant" Motivation
June 24, 2008

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Editor's Letter: Survey says: Ding! Knowledge is power
July 14, 2008 Knowing where and when to fight is as important as the weapons themselves, and that explains why those of us here at Sales & Marketing Management are so excited about the return of the annual Survey of Buying Power.
Sneak Peak: 2008 Survey of Buying Power
July 14, 2008 The mother lode of data is back—retooled and better than ever.

  
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July 22, 2008 How to Change Mass Behaviour By Harnessing Our True Nature (John Wiley & Sons, $21.86)


The Power of a Positive Attitude
July 21, 2008 Discovering the Key to Success (Amacom, $15.00)



  
destinationCRM 2008
August 18 - August 20, 2008
Marriott Marquis Times Square NYC
New York, NY
destinationCRM returns to New York City with its third annual conference in August 2008. Organized by CRM magazine, destinationCRM is quickly gaining recognition as both a valuable networking opportunity for top CRM executives and an excellent learning experience for top-level professionals involved in CRM purchasing decisions. Register for a free expo pass or full-conference access at www.destinationcrm.com.

2nd Annual Brand Building For Banks & Financial Services Conference
Sept. 08 - Sept. 09, 2008
Chicago
, IL
With hundreds of financial institutions across North America and similar product offerings rolling out every day, consumers find themselves choosing banking services with nothing more than a gut feeling about a particular brand. In a world where similar bank services are extremely ubiquitous, how can one bank compete with another for customers? The struggle for uniqueness comes with an economic downturn in 2008. The credit crunch coupled with the wave of bank conglomerates will produce an environment in which branding executives will have to prioritize in order to keep their missions on track, their marketing budgets in line, and their customers confident. This premium marcus evans event will explore how to build brand strength through knowledgeable, executive-level speakers, and cutting-edge topics to stay ahead of the competition and increase sales revenues.