Service at Work: Empowering Success
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Service at Work: Empowering Success

Why is Service at work important? Service has woven its way through my life from an early age. Whether it was seeing a parent do service work, lending a helping hand to friends and family, or volunteering principles instilled in school, the value of giving back to my community was instilled in me from the start. Reflecting on the lessons learned about the impact of service on sales and leadership, here are the top takeaways from the years.  

🌱 Service is a Lifelong Value …

🤝 Service Builds Relationships …

💼 Service in Sales Leadership …

🤝 Being an Ally Through Service📣 🌈🧩✊🏾👴👵…

🌐 What Service Is Not …

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Celebrating Earth Day: Building a Greener Future
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Celebrating Earth Day: Building a Greener Future

Celebrating Earth Day: Building a Greener Future 🌿

Explore key certifications, upcoming events, and tips to build a sustainable future in the home goods and building products industry. How will you make a positive impact?

Earth Day is a time to reflect on our planet and our responsibility to create a sustainable future. As a business in the architectural building products industry, you play a crucial role in making environmentally conscious choices. Keep reading for key certifications like LEED, upcoming events and trade shows, and practical tips to help you make a positive impact.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the demands of sales and marketing while trying to maintain a focus on sustainability, you're not alone. If you want to implement the ideas in this article but struggle with time and resources, Henley McKinnon can help. We provide the expertise you need to stay on track with your branding, marketing, and strategic growth, allowing you to concentrate on what you do best: creating amazing products and services. Let's work together to share your positive impact with the world.

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Get a Ph.D. in People before your Next Meeting or Tradeshow
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Get a Ph.D. in People before your Next Meeting or Tradeshow

The art of communication takes center stage in the bustling realm of tradeshows for the architecture, construction, furniture, textile, and wholesale industries. Engaging with your audience transcends mere words—it is a symphony of mediums, messages, and emotional intelligence, concepts deeply explored by some of the greatest minds of the 20th century: Ludwig Wittgenstein, Marshall McLuhan, and Daniel Goleman.

Don’t have a PhD in Philosophy, Communications or Emotional Intelligence?

Don’t worry.

Keep reading, and you'll be a doctorate honoris causa in connecting with people by the end of this article, whether you're walking into a meeting, walking the floor, or working a booth.

Prepare for your next meeting with us. Need help? Start a consultation today.

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Honoring Iconic Women in their Second and Third Acts
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Honoring Iconic Women in their Second and Third Acts

Honoring Iconic Women in their Second and Third Acts

In the wake of Iris Apfel’s passing, we pay tribute to her life and it’s lessons, for those that bloom later in life in their second or third act, and celebrate what it means to embrace visibility. Join us in exploring the timeless legacy of Iris Apfel during Women’s History Month.

Learn invaluable lessons from Iris and other influential women in the interior design industry, particularly those who have shaped their careers in their second and third acts.

Discover the wisdom embedded in their life experiences, drawing inspiration for your own journey, and celebrate the enduring lessons these trailblazers offer.

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Unlock A World of Furniture & Textile Tradeshows
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Unlock A World of Furniture & Textile Tradeshows

Embark on a Grand Tour of the Global Furniture Scene: A Comprehensive Journey through the pinnacle trade shows that shape the textile and furniture industry.

Our list transcends the limitations of a Top 10 list.

Our endeavor is to be nothing short of a comprehensive list of the best in the world.

Whether you are planning to exhibit, a specifying designer, or a purchaser wanting to see the next best thing, this is your go-to guide to plan your work-hard-play-hard travel for the next 12 months.

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