Do you ever do sponsorship deals in contra or “value in kind”? Many organizations do. Clients often ask us about the real value of value in kind (VIK). Is it worth it? Is it a pain? What should we do? I have written about this before, but it seems to be coming up...

Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith. Sometimes you have to take a risk. I often say the eight most expensive words in the English language are “But we have always done it that way!” If we continue to do what we have always done, we will continue to get the same...

Do you believe you, your peers, and your staff have all the tools necessary to be the most successful you can be in the sponsorship and partnership game?  I presume not. Most of us don’t believe we know everything. (OK, there are a few that do…) Most of us believe...

Do you sometime have issues with the way other people do things? Perhaps it is your spouse, your kids, your parents, a client, prospect, or colleague. They may organize the office in a certain way, which in your mind, is the wrong way! Perhaps they are building a...

They say that our words account for only 7% of communication. Non-verbal communication accounts for 55%, and tone or inflection accounts for 38%.  So, how well are you communicating in that sponsorship deal negotiation or discovery session? To be successful in...