Happy March everyone. I have been such a slacker on the blog scene lately. Not that that’s bad because Slingshot is growing in leaps and bounds, but I have to say I miss you all, and have committed to making sure I can do this more. That being said, graduation is just around the corner. I have met so many talented students getting ready to make their way out into our business community. It’s really exciting (since they are, afterall, the future of Indianapolis). But at the same time, it’s also really scary for our soon-to-be grads as unemployment rates have obviously grown. This...

As marketing director and intern coordinator of Slingshot, a company that provides sales-trained interns to small and large businesses, it is my job to root for our Indiana interns. I know I post on this topic alot, but there really is something to be said about bringing new, talented energy into an existing team…or even a non-existing one…(just ask my boss ). That being said, if you answer yes to any of the following questions, perhaps you should consider looking toward interns for YOUR company. 1. Do you want a cost-effective way to grow your business, especially in this economy? 2....

So, I am just going to do a little rant here. Last week, my posts were focused on the non-verbal communication of people who are leaders. Okay, so what about verbal communication? Or how about just communication PERIOD? As business people, isn’t there, or shouldn’t there be a standard for a time frame in which you get back with someone? I mean, if you’ve had a meeting, you follow-up, leave messages, and no one gets back with you….that’s just rude. I think, in my world, that you should attempt to call someone back, who leaves you a message, within 24 hours. 48 at the...

Okay, so this is the last post on the whole non-verbal thing I’ve had going for the last few blogs. I hope you got something out of it. If you didn’t, I hope you will at least check out the show, Lie To Me. I find it interesting that I wanted to start today out with appearance, and it just so happens that Deanna Sipe did a fabulous post on dressing for success earlier. You should check it out if you haven’t already. Okay, here we go. 1. Personal Appearance People pay more respect to those that are well dressed and neatly groomed. As superficial as it is, it’s a reality....

I hope many of you had the chance to catch my post last Friday about the importance of our non-verbal communication being on board with our verbal communication, and how this is especially important when it comes to leadership and sales. As promised, only a day off, I wanted to talk about gestures today, and how those gestures may read to others around us. As I said on Friday, certain gestures say that you are self-confident and a leader. We’ll talk about a few of them here. 1. Head, Face and Eye Movements If you’re moving your head, face, and eyes toward other person and giving them...

I hope many of you had the chance to catch my post last Friday about the importance of our non-verbal communication being on board with our verbal communication, and how this is especially important when it comes to leadership and sales. As promised, only a day off, I wanted to talk about gestures today, and how those gestures may read to others around us. As I said on Friday, certain gestures say that you are self-confident and a leader. We’ll talk about a few of them here. 1. Head, Face and Eye Movements If you’re moving your head, face, and eyes toward other person and giving them...

Okay, I FINALLY went to my first Rainmakers event this morning at Champs, and I have to say, it lived up to all the hype. Whoo hoo!! I actually got to meet some fellow SI-ers in person. (Which I should have done on Tuesday, and was planning to do on Tuesday, but then couldn’t), but hey, I swear, God-willing, I WILL BE at the next one-and I expect you all to hold me accountable. Anyway, by the way things are going, that will be what, like next month?! Pat, you rock! (and so does everyone else who is on here). Okay, back to Rainmakers. I had a good friend (you know who you are) ask me if I...

1. When I grow up, I STILL want to be a rock star: Okay, so when I was 14, I would stand in front of my mirror, vacumm in hand (I needed a mic) and would be shouting along with Courtney Love, “GO ON, TAKE EVERYTHING, TAKE EVERYTHING, I DARE YOU TO!” Music is still my life…oh, and that Hole cd, I just listened to it the other day on the way to work…but check out my band, We’re Not Mexican! 2. I have a serious, serious thing for Zach Braff, (but I don’t watch Scrubs) I’m talking about Garden State, The Ex, The Last Kiss… I love him…:-) 3. I am...

I was grateful to be able to attend an event today at Butler University with one of my co-workers. While there, we were able to hear Dr. Carol Hagans speak about the differences of generations, focusing on gen X and the millennials. Anyone who has not heard her speak, she is brilliant. One comment she made really struck my attention (guess what it is!! ) Rather than “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, we should change it to do unto others keeping their preferences in mind.” What a great way to approach-eh-pretty much everything. Whether it’s recruiting, doing...

Often times in both small and large business, the first thing business owners want to cut back on during a rough patch are unfortunately things that should NEVER go… sales, marketing, and TRAINING. I say this; actually, many of people say this, but my here is my opinion: these are the driving forces behind a company getting THROUGH a tough time. If you do not have your sales team, you’re losing money. If you are not marketing, you’re losing sight. (Or I should you’re your losing exposure.) If you are not training your staff on how to do both of these things, look out, you may be in...