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    Be The Benchmark Of Excellence

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    When it comes to exceptional performance, whether it be a team or an individual, there is one quality that stands out more than anything else. It’s not effort, it’s not talent, it’s not capability. It is a relentless focus on maintaining a benchmark of excellence.

    Be The Benchmark Of Excellence was last modified: June 7th, 2021 by Darren Mitchell
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    Don’t Get Sucked In!!

    June 4, 2021

    With the end of the Financial Year fast approaching (certainly in Australia), many organisations, Senior Executives, Sales Leaders and salespeople hit the panic button, especially if they are behind on…

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    Sometimes A Lesson Is A Win

    June 3, 2021

    Following on from yesterday’s podcast with the aim of the game being giving. Often we end up winning when we continue to give. And often we can find ourselves &…

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    The Aim Of The Game Is Giving

    June 2, 2021

    This may sound counter intuitive, especially if you are operating in a competitive environment. Many people and companies believe that the aim of the game is winning – it’s not.…

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    Facilitating Powerful Group Decisions

    June 1, 2021

    Great leaders understand the importance of collaboration and involvement. Some leaders though create an environment where members of the team feel reluctant to contribute, they are reluctant to have a…

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    Preparation Is Key To Exceptional Performance

    May 31, 2021

    All exceptional performers have one thing in common – they are meticulous in their preparation. Professional golfers prepare physically & mentally so that when they find themselves having to sink…

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    Get Comfortable At Being Uncomfortable

    May 28, 2021

    As humans, we live our lives inside a comfort zone, and for many people, this comfort zone never expands – think of the person who performs the same role in…

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    Identifying The Prize!!

    May 27, 2021

    When it comes to professional selling, many sales people and sales leaders focus so much of their attention on their products and services, and how these can be differentiated from…

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    Are You Continuing To Take The Shots?

    May 26, 2021

    Despite many sales people and sales leaders complicating it, the art of sales is actually founded in some common and basic principles. Sales is really about problem solving, and is…

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    Just Make A Decision!!!

    May 26, 2021

    A clear expectation that people have of leaders is that they must make decisions. There is nothing more frustrating than a leader who is indecisive and suffering from procrastination –…

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