Collaborative’s Bev Flaxington Interviewed on Lifetime Television

April 27th, 2010

Bev Flaxington was recently interviewed on the Lifetime program “The Balancing Act” (click on the short promo video below). The show aired on June 10, 2010.

Understanding Other People: The Five Secrets of Human Behavior wins Reader’s Favorite Gold Award

April 22nd, 2010

The hot selling book: Understanding Other People: The Five Secrets of Human Behavior was selected for the prestigious Reader’s Favorite Gold Award. The selection was made by a panel of experts who reviewed thousands of books submitted for consideration in a variety of categories. Only one book in each category is awarded the gold star for excellence. Awards will be presented to all winners at the Vegas Valley Book Festival, Las Vegas, Nevada. in November, 2010.  

“To have been recognized like this by such esteemed professionals is truly rewarding.” says Beverly Flaxington, the author. “I have received a great deal of positive feedback on this book. Some of my clients have bought hundreds to give to each of their employees because it provides simple tools for a more harmonious, cohesive and effective workplace.” One independent reviewer who read Understanding Other People: The Five Secrets to Human Behavior, wrote, “Everyone on planet earth should read this book. Then, perhaps, we can start living in a more peaceful world.” Apparently the judges at Readers Favorite agreed.  

Understanding Other People: The Five Secrets to Human Behavior is available at www.understandingotherpeople.com and www.amazon.com.

Wells Fargo Unveils New ‘Advisory College’

April 22nd, 2010

Financial advisors are going back to school under a newly restructured and beefed up training program that the Wells Fargo Advisors brokerage is calling its College of Advisory Practices. The program kicked off in February and is expected to have a full complement of courses available later in the year. Read the whole story by clicking here.

WorkWise: Why Corporate Culture Counts in Sales

April 22nd, 2010

Sales acumen is always in demand but especially so in a recession. Many salespeople leap over a critical step — gaining knowledge about corporate culture — in their zeal to close. “Working” this culture brings tangible benefits.  

Two Cultures

The Collaborative for Business Development Inc., in Medfield, Mass., trains salespeople to “look at behavioral style, obstacles and the nuances of the buying firm that you need to understand to get the sales closed.”
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