“Write to be understood. Speak to be heard. Read to grow.” Lawrence Clark Powell. In 2019 we added a video companion to this article: In the last few years, one question that keeps coming up is “How did you manage to get all those letters after your name?” When I explain that I have a … Read more
In 2019 we added a video companion to this article: In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we compiled this list of 10 reasons to be grateful for your career in insurance. If this is the only industry you’ve worked in, it can be easy to take all the perks for granted and even if you’ve … Read more
Update in 2020 we added a video companion to this article: My girlfriend Renee is a travel addict who goes on four international trips a year, and she really wanted to travel to Asia for the first time. After much research, we decided Hong Kong would be a great first trip to Asia. Once … Read more
This chapter later got adapted into a chapter of our Best Selling Book – Insuring Tomorrow: Engaging Millennials in the Insurance Industry. Get your copy here! As Baby Boomers start transitioning into retirement, insurers and agencies are struggling to attract Millennials to replace them. One of the causes of the problem is the industry’s … Read more
You can tell a lot from a person’s handshake, especially how confident they are. Having a proper handshake is a huge part of your first impression and can have a resounding impact on your career, so it is absolutely crucian that you get it right every time. My favorite career resource, Manager Tools has a … Read more