


Time for a Game Plan
This column should be called A Thousand Words On Something Obvious. Everyone agrees about this already, what value could I possibly add to this kind of subject? So call it a favor, humor me for just a few minutes. I want to get into what a game plan ...
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Who Drives Change Readiness?
Are my employees ready for a new direction? It’s a question that could keep you up at night.
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EPEC Evolution: The Program's Past, Present, and Future
In the 1980's, electrical distributors realized they needed a training program that would teach their associates about not only the products being sold but how those products work together in a system. But their search for such a program was ...
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Learn from a Leader: Wes Smith
If you dream of leading a team or improving your leadership skills, you might want to sign up for the LEAD Conference to gain some insights to sharpen your skills.
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What if... We Stopped Setting Sales Goals?
There’s something in the air in Ireland that encourages a questioning nature. Maybe it’s leprechaun dust, maybe it’s the Guinness fumes.
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Authenticity Matters: How to Build Relationships in the Virtual Workplace
When it comes to professional and personal success, creating a meaningful, authentic connection is becoming increasingly important. That plays into team building, managing, and also interfacing with customers.
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Looking Back: NAED's Education Fund Benefits Thousands
In November, 1969, NAED officially introduced its Education Fund. The intent was to provide a full program of educational courses for various levels of management in our industry.
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Member Spotlight: Meet Shariette Jones of Electric Supply
Shariette Jones, a Marketing Manager of Electric Supply, began attending conferences a few years ago. Soon after, she became a part of the Women In Industry Committee and started the WOI - Women of Influence at Electric Supply. Learn more about this ...
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Working From Home? Secrets to Dodging Distractions
Working remote has become a hot topic. And it is one that won't be going away soon. Scott Costa, tED Magazine Publisher and founder of the podcast DistributED, shares what works (and doesn't work) for him and how he's learned to dodge distractions.
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