Matthew Kirchner

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How Not to Quit Your Job

By: Matthew Kirchner

Almost regardless of how miserable your experience might have been, shake your employer’s hand and thank him or her for the opportunity provided.
#management #workforce development

The 55 Most Important Words in Sales

By: Matthew Kirchner

Solving customer problems doesn’t take many words.
#management

Few Things More Precious Than Time

By: Matthew Kirchner

Being on time and not cancelling meetings at the last minute are hallmarks of a professional.  

When Will it Ever Be Good Enough?

By: Matthew Kirchner

Great performance will never be good enough. Once a goal is met and we have celebrated and rewarded the accomplishment, we must quickly move on to setting the bar even higher.

After Two Minutes … Just Shut Up!

By: Matthew Kirchner

If you’re on a sales call and find yourself talking for long stretches, you should stop.
#management

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Top Sales Trait Might Not Be What You Think

By: Matthew Kirchner

The essential qualities for success fall short without follow-through. 
#management

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The Robots Are Coming — Will Your Job Be Next?

By: Matthew Kirchner

With advancing automation, reconsider what robots have to offer.
#management #workforce development

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Greatness Begins with a V1 Moment

By: Matthew Kirchner

With commitment and courage, success is pinned to taking risks.

Is Your Team Ready for IIoT?

By: Matthew Kirchner

How to prepare for the coming Industrial Internet of Things revolution.
#management #Industry 4.0

Who is Defining Your Shop's Brand?

By: Matthew Kirchner

Identify what makes your company unique, and connect that to customers.
#management

Settling for Soft Skills? You’re Part of the Problem

By: Matthew Kirchner

Don’t dismiss the importance of hard skills in favor of the soft ones. Instead, pursue initiatives that instill both hard skills and soft skills into the available workforce.
#management #workforce development

Don’t Tell People How to Do Things

By: Matthew Kirchner

Tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.
#management #basics