Cydcor advice Archives

May 31, 2017

How to Always Get Honest Feedback

Everyone needs constructive criticism or a second opinion sometimes, but receiving feedback from colleagues and peers can be a lot harder than you’d expect. Many people squirm when they’re asked for their opinions, and they either avoid giving one altogether, or the feedback they offer is overly polite at best, and downright unhelpful at worst. Constructive, honest feedback turns out to be a rare commodity, but getting valuable critiques from trusted peers doesn’t have to be like pulling teeth. Understanding why […]

January 2, 2015

Cydcor Reviews ‘The Power of Habit’

Here’s Cydcor’s review of ‘The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business’ by Charles Duhigg: About The Power of Habit: Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning business reporter Charles Duhigg, The Power of Habit explores the scientific discoveries that explain how and why habits exist—and more importantly, how they can be changed. Duhigg takes the reader through engrossing narratives that travel from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to the sidelines of the NFL and even to […]

December 31, 2014

3 Traits That Can Keep You Away From Success

In a business environment, we all try to put our best foot forward when interacting with our co-workers, managers and clients. However, not everyone is immune from traits that might be off-putting, either consciously or subconsciously. In order to achieve long-term happiness and achievement, it is critical to be self-aware of not only your best traits, but also of ones that need improvement. Negative Thinking A lot of pessimists in the world consider themselves realists rather than “negative minded thinkers.” […]

May 14, 2014

10 Laws of Success

While Cydcor knows there isn’t one way to achieve goals and become successful, there are certain truths about a successful career that remain. Especial for those choosing a career in sales, these ten laws will guide you through to generating a good income for your clients, your company, and yourself. These laws are based on classic clichés you are tired of hearing, but there is still value behind them. Fake it till you make it works as a strategy. This […]

May 9, 2014

Cydcor Reviews Round Up

This week Cydcor wanted to post a round-up of our favorite content on Cydcor Reviews, our book review site. Recommended for team members by team members. Linchpin was written by marketing expert Seth Godin, who believes that finding career success today depends on learning how to market one’s self. Linchpins are an upcoming role in the world of tech, start-ups and the age of entrepreneurship. The linchpins are those that come up with new solutions, break the mold, and foster […]

January 31, 2014

5 Sales Plays You Can Make Today

The big game is this weekend, and the competitive of sports has a lot of parallels with sales. Succeeding in both sports and sales requires strategy, winning, rewards and competing. Whether you are looking for a career or another client, using your football fandom can help give you an edge that will help you achieve your goals. The Cydcor team shares its favorite sales plays to attracting clients and building relationships. The Ice Breaker. Seek out new prospects with a […]

December 17, 2013

Cydcor Reviews: Onward by Howard Schultz

Cydcor Reviews: Onward Author: Howard Schultz Reviewer: Gail Michalak, Cydcor VP of Marketing and Communications Description of this book: Onward is the story of how Starbucks Chief Executive Officer Howard Schultz turned Starbucks around after a downturn in financial performance. Schultz explains that while the recession definitely had an impact in the loss in profits for the massive international coffee and specialty company, the biggest factor was a shift in company culture. Onward explains Shultz’ decision to return to the […]

February 14, 2012

George Washington Learned From His Mistakes

By Gary Polson, CEO Many military historians consider George Washington to be America’s greatest general. He led a tattered, under-equipped, under-manned, and starving army to defeat the greatest army of the world at that time to win our independence. He was not always such a great military man. As a colonel for the Virginia Colony, he made strategic blunders that led to the slaughter of his men and the start of the French and Indian War. After that defeat, the Governor of […]

August 12, 2010

Learning Is More Important Than Results

I had a conversation with an employee the other day concerning self-development. He believed it was vital at this stage in his career to get to the next level and asked me for my advice. My suggestion was for him to have an intense student mentality right now and to ask for and follow suggestions from his mentors, whether he agrees with the advice or not, as long as he feels the advice is ethical. Why follow advice that you […]