Category: Development

July 13, 2016

Being Resilient Is a Key Factor in Sales Success

Resilience is a skill that teaches you to transform obstacles into opportunities. It helps you to see one rejection as a small part of a bigger picture: your career. Here are four methods you can try to help you build resilience. Developing this trait is an ongoing process, but at Cydcor, we recognize its importance for both new and experienced salespeople. Celebrate Your Gifts Resilience takes practice. To develop a resilient personality, you need to celebrate your gifts. What are […]

July 7, 2016

10 Sales Quotes That Deliver Motivation

Reaching your sales goals requires a positive attitude and the ability to motivate yourself and your co-workers. At Cydcor, we believe that motivation matters. We encourage our employees and sales representatives to find strategies that improve their ability to achieve any goal. Here are some quotes to can add to your motivational toolbox. Use them when your day needs a lift. Have a Positive Outlook Begin by always expecting good things to happen. – Tom Hopkins Turn Rejections into Positives […]

May 12, 2016

How To Get More Out of Your Meetings

Great meetings can help us feel excited about work, but bad meetings can do just the opposite. These innovative meeting strategies will empower you to make the most of your meetings – something that will be good for not just you, but your team members as well. Schedule Meaningful Meetings The simplest strategy for turning a bad meeting into a good one is to set a meeting purpose and a leader. Bad meetings are almost always due to a lack […]

May 11, 2016

Get More Done in Less Time

If you’re smart about how you manage your workday, you will find the extra hours you need to get more done. We support our employees and sales associates, and encourage them to find opportunities for innovation and improving processes. Cydcor even finds opportunities to model these behaviors for our daughters and sons. As you unpack your habits and routines, don’t judge yourself for procrastinating or struggling to reach your goals. Instead, make an effort to apply some of the following […]

May 5, 2016

Think Like a Customer to Improve Your Sales Performance

If you want to improve your sales performance, you need to think like a customer. It’s vital that you understand the obstacles preventing your customers from reaching their goals. Your customers will appreciate your effort in trying to understand their needs in order to provide them the best solution to their current problem or situation. Employees and sales associates at Cydcor are trained to provide innovative solutions for our customers. Understanding our customer’s needs is an integral part of our […]

April 27, 2016

Finding Hidden Talents Can Make You Better at Business

Your hidden talents are an untapped resource that will improve your professional and personal life. How do some people stand out at work while others never seem to get noticed? It’s simple. They take the time to discover and develop their untapped abilities and release their true potential. Anyone can find their hidden talents, improve their performance, and gain recognition at work as long as they set their mind to it. Cydcor has a longstanding commitment to developing our employees […]

April 15, 2016

Opportunities for Finding New Clients Are Everywhere

Think about how many interactions with other people you have each day: ordering your coffee, chatting with a stranger over lunch, or meeting people on a bus on your way back home. Each interaction represents an opportunity to turn a stranger into a customer. At Cydcor, we believe that networking is crucial for finding new contacts. Here are some tips for turning connections into customers. Refine and Memorize Your Elevator Pitch The function of an elevator pitch is to communicate […]

April 8, 2016

The Best Podcasts for Professional Development

Professional development is a process that improves your job skills through ongoing education and training. As you study and as your skills improve, you will have greater mastery over your assignments. Cydcor encourages investing in professional growth for our employees and sales associates. Your confidence will grow and you will become a better and more valuable employee. Download a podcast application to your phone to make it easier to find, subscribe, and listen to your podcasts. Several podcast apps are […]

April 2, 2016

5 Determined Entrepreneurs Who Started from the Bottom

Get motivated by the stories of these legendary entrepreneurs who started with nothing and achieved success with hard work and determination. If you take small, determined steps and focus on your goals, you will not allow anything to stand in your way to success. These 7 entrepreneurs, when faced with roadblocks, found a way to win. Let these stories of success strengthen your determination to never give up, and get you on the path toward being a great entrepreneur. Sarah […]

March 23, 2016

20 Great Quotes to Help You Overcome Obstacles

These words of wisdom will inspire you to overcome any obstacle in your path. An inspiring quote is the perfect tool to use when you find that an obstacle is blocking your way forward. We’ve collected 20 inspirational quotes for you to read when you need encouragement. At Cydcor, we teach our employees and sales representatives to embrace optimism. You will find an optimistic, positive perspective within the quotes we’ve selected. “Life is not lived with intentions, but action.” – Shannon […]