Michael Beck

About Michael Beck

Written by Michael Beck, President of Exceptional Leadership, Inc., a leadership development and executive coaching firm dedicated to creating exceptional leadership for higher profits and greater job satisfaction. Michael can be reached at 877-977-8956 or mbeck@xleaders.com, and you can learn more about the company and these ideas at www.XLeaders.com.

Copyright 2004 Exceptional Leadership, Inc.

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Is Your Message Vanilla?

Ever wonder why you don’t get more referrals? Ever wonder why, when money wasn’t the issue, a prospect didn’t buy from you? It may be because of your message.
Date Posted: September 21, 2006

Overcoming Call Reluctance

Everyone in marketing faces it at one time or another - reluctance to pick up the phone and make calls. Logically, it makes no sense to feel that way. We believe in our product or service.
Date Posted: August 24, 2006

Dealing with Difficult People

You know, this would be a great business if it weren’t for having to deal with people all the time…OK, so maybe I’ve exaggerated things a bit, but we’ve all certainly heard that saying before.
Date Posted: January 04, 2005

Turnover is Not a Problem

“Ha!” you say. “For someone to make a statement like that, they obviously haven’t worked in the real world and certainly have never had to run a company.” Well, let me assure you.
Date Posted: December 09, 2004

How to Attract and Retain the Right People

If you’re one of the many executives struggling with finding and keeping the right people to propel your business forward, you’ll find these insights helpful.If you’re frustrated by trying to motivate people, work instead to develop a...
Date Posted: November 10, 2004

Exceptional Leadership Inspires the Best Effort in Others

There is a steady stream being written and taught about leadership these days. There are tips about leadership, courses about leadership, books, retreats, and continuing education – all focused on leadership.
Date Posted: November 09, 2004