Hank Barnes

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The Power of “Why?”

by Hank Barnes  |  March 12, 2013  |  1 Comment

Why? A simple question that can generate tremendous insight.  You can ask the question in one word or with some added detail (e.g. Why is that important to you?), but asking it is almost always better than guessing. This was a lesson I learned years ago.  In selling situations, we get so focused on our products [...]

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Think Progressive Engagement to Fight Short Attention Spans

by Hank Barnes  |  February 27, 2013  |  Comments Off

We are now living in an era of total information and sensory overload. It is possible to find anything  on the Internet, but that can also be like finding a needle in a haystack.  Additionally, multi-tasking is the norm with figures showing the number of people using Smartphones and Tablets while watching TV rising at [...]

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