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From Chaos to Opportunity
A Strawberry Surprise: Lost luggage, a dying phone, and a chance encounter turn a failed trade show into a business opportunity.
Laure Macanas
Oct 18, 20246 min read
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Confidence is Key
San Francisco Gift Show, Moscone Center
Laure Macanas
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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Cultivating the Spark: Creative and Innovative Thinking for Leaders
Embrace diverse perspectives, encourage experimentation, and celebrate creativity to drive success. #leadership #innovation #creativity
Laure Macanas
Oct 4, 20244 min read
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Meeting Call KPI's: Why Meaningful Connections Outperform Mass Calls in Sales
Quality over quantity: Building deeper connections leads to more effective sales. Focus on understanding customers' needs and providing valu
Laure Macanas
Sep 28, 20242 min read
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The Tapestry of Life: Why Maintaining Relationships Matter
Friends for more than 30 years. Todd, Laure, Shawn and Darren
Laure Macanas
Jun 6, 20243 min read
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The Pennsylvania Caper: A Sales Story with a Splash (of Wine)
This wasn't your average sales trip. It was a high-stakes presentation for Bella Vita, a small company with big dreams, and the potential...
Laure Macanas
Jun 5, 20242 min read
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Workplace Happiness and How to Achieve It in 2024
Employee happiness is a key ingredient for any successful business.  After all, engaged and fulfilled employees are more...
Laure Macanas
Jun 5, 20243 min read
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A Symbiotic Success: The Inseparable Relationship Between Sales and Customer Service
Sales brings in new customers, while customer service keeps them happy and coming back for more, creating a mutually beneficial cycle.
Laure Macanas
Jun 5, 20243 min read
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Surround Yourself with Greatness: How Your Environment Makes or Breaks You
Have you ever wondered how your surroundings affect your success? Â Let's look at a surprising story from the Vietnam War. Back then, a...
Laure Macanas
May 25, 20241 min read
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Emotional Intelligence: Relationship Management
Relationship management is the art of cultivating and nurturing positive interactions with people and organizations that hold...
Laure Macanas
May 22, 20242 min read
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Emotional Intelligence: The Complex Skill of Social Awareness
Social awareness is a game-changer in sales because it equips you to understand your clients on a deeper level. It's like having a secret...
Laure Macanas
May 22, 20242 min read
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Emotional Intelligence: Self-Regulation
Imagine a salesperson named Jack. Jack is passionate about the product he sells, but he struggles with self-regulation. He gets flustered...
Laure Macanas
May 22, 20242 min read
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Emotional Intelligence: Exploring Self-Awareness
Self-awareness is the bedrock of emotional intelligence because it sets the stage for everything else.  Without this foundation, it's...
Laure Macanas
May 22, 20241 min read
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Move It or Lose It: Why Workplace Fitness Benefits Your Employees (and Your Business)
Sitting all day. Endless emails. Tight deadlines. It's no wonder that many employees struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle in today's...
Laure Macanas
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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57% More Engaged: How Work-Life Balance Transforms Your Workforce.
Why Work-Life Balance is the Retention Secret Weapon You Need In today's competitive job market, retaining top talent is a critical...
Laure Macanas
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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Unplug to Recharge: How Self-Care Fuels Your Best Life
Imagine yourself as a battery. Throughout the day, you expend energy on work, relationships, errands, and simply navigating life. This...
Laure Macanas
Mar 29, 20242 min read
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The Power of Resilient Leadership
The modern world throws a constant barrage of challenges at leaders, from market fluctuations and technological disruptions to employee...
Laure Macanas
Mar 23, 20242 min read
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Communication is the Cornerstone of Leadership
Effective communication is not just a desirable trait for leaders, it's fundamental  to their success. In a world overflowing with...
Laure Macanas
Mar 9, 20242 min read
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The Bedrock of Trust: Integrity
Integrity, the unwavering commitment to honesty and ethical conduct, plays a critical role in both sales and leadership. It is not just a...
Laure Macanas
Feb 24, 20242 min read
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The Power of Connection: Why Empathy Matters
In today's complex world, success in sales and leadership hinges not just on skill and expertise, but also on the ability to connect with...
Laure Macanas
Feb 17, 20242 min read
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