The Art of Conversation Leadership presents itself;
In Talk Is (Not!) Cheap, McCann illustrates how the art of conversation leadership—the process he developed to engage others and create forward momentum in the workplace—can be used to inspire, innovate, and win. Using a blend of how-to and insightful personal stories, this book argues that the gift of gab may just be the most critical (and undervalued) skill set in today’s workplace.
Lessons include how to overcome hesitation when diving into conversation with strangers and knowing when to just “shut up and listen!” McCann’s practical advice comes from twenty years of experience as the voice of small business, and from meeting and exchanging ideas with other influential business leaders around the world.
Whether you’re interacting with customers, pitching new business to a client, or seeking to be heard within your own company, Talk Is (Not!) Cheap will strategically transform the way you communicate and listen. With McCann as your guide, this important book will teach you how the art of conversation leadership can improve and joyously change your life.
A highly successful entrepreneur and public speaker, McCann’s passion is helping people deliver smiles. His belief in the universal need for social connections and interaction led to his founding of 1-800-Flowers.com,
which he has grown into the world’s leading florist and gift shop, and Celebrations.com, a leading website for expert party planning content and advice.
In the following INTERVIEW, Jim McCann talks about how he started his company, how he’s built the brand, remained competitive and his future outlook. He also gives his top pieces of career advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. Full Article: How Jim McCann Turned 1-800-Flowers.com Into A Household Name via @forbes.
McCann discusses the meaning of being CEO, what
balance a business needs to have to be successful, and what it means to
be be a "Caring Capitalist".
Dan Schawbel: What can young entrepreneurs learn from your business experience?
Jim McCann: Years ago, college graduates weren’t listing entrepreneurial activities on their resumes. Companies and executives now embrace entrepreneurial opportunities and accept failure as an option – and part of the entrepreneur process.
In “The E. Myth,” author Michael E. Gerber noted that “most small business owners actually function as three people in one – the entrepreneur, the manager and the technician – all vying for time in the owner’s stress-filled day.”
The inevitable conflict, he said, is one of the primary reasons why most start-ups fail.” So fire yourself – you can’t be the best at everything. Hire someone who is better at those tasks, whether that a manager or floral designer – if not, you’ll end up in the weeds.
"Find your passion in life through exposure, without it denies your access to people and opportunities necessary to find your path."
The Final Note are The New Rules for Career Success; Promote Yourself!
" My core belief is that to be successful today you have to be accountable for your career and take charge of your life."― Dan
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