<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/prwebFeeds.xsl"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Lenann McGookey Gardner - PRWeb Press Release Group</title><link>http://www.prweb.com</link><description> Press Releases - Powered by PRWeb</description><language>en</language><managingEditor>xml@emediawire.com</managingEditor><webMaster>xml@emediawire.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:04:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>30</ttl><item><title>Lenann McGookey Gardner Earns Certified Speaking Professional Designation</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8647615.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Lenann McGookey Gardner, an international expert in state-of-the-art selling, is one of only 20 professional speakers worldwide to earn the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation in 2011.</p><p>(PRWeb July 18, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8647615.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8647615.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8647615.htm</guid></item><item><title>Close More Sales with New “Proposal Process Excellence” Workshop</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8580559.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>A stunning 90% of business proposals fail to bring in new business. The new “Proposal Process Excellence” workshop by international sales consultant Lenann McGookey Gardner teaches how to dramatically improve the rate of closed sales.</p><p>(PRWeb June 17, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8580559.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8580559.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8580559.htm</guid></item><item><title>McKinsey Report Confirms Executive Coaching Helps Women Advance Careers Further </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/04/prweb5243244.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>A new report shows inadequate career development keeps women from reaching top corporate leadership positions. That’s no surprise to Executive Coach Lenann McGookey Gardner. While the McKinsey report suggests businesses work harder to change the mind-sets that limit women’s opportunities, Gardner suggests women in business take responsibility for their own advancement.</p><p>(PRWeb April 13, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/04/prweb5243244.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/04/prweb5243244.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/04/prweb5243244.htm</guid></item><item><title>Executive Coaching Develops High Potential Leaders and a Big ROI </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/02/prweb5056314.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Having an executive coach pays off in better business results, improved communication skills, and better work-life balance, according to a recent survey and confirmed by executive coach Lenann McGookey Gardner.</p><p>(PRWeb February 11, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/02/prweb5056314.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/02/prweb5056314.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/02/prweb5056314.htm</guid></item><item><title>Does In-Person Networking Beat Social Networking? Yes, If Done Correctly Says Expert Lenann McGookey Gardner </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4668044.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Social networking online has its benefits, but networking in person can yield much stronger business connections if done correctly, says sales and marketing expert Lenann McGookey Gardner. Read her top five tips on how to work a room.</p><p>(PRWeb October 19, 2010)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4668044.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4668044.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4668044.htm</guid></item><item><title>International Sales Expert Shares Five Tips to Close Sales </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4526534.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>To move a sales conversation to a successful close, international sales expert Lenann McGookey Gardner says in a new article, “It’s important to keep your prospect talking about his PAIN – rather than you talking about your product or service. In modern selling, PAIN is the most powerful thing you can know about your prospect.&quot;</p><p>(PRWeb September 16, 2010)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4526534.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4526534.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4526534.htm</guid></item><item><title>Reaching for Better Leadership Qualities? Take This Quiz on Executive Coaching! </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/08/prweb4364474.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The new YouCanLeadCoaching.com web site of Executive Coach Lenann McGookey Gardner has a free online assessment that provides information on how to get a mentor, stand out for promotion, change behavior for enhanced work/life balance, improve communication skills with high-powered people, deal with politics in business, and much more. Register at the new site for a 30-minute phone consultation with Executive Coach Gardner!</p><p>(PRWeb August 09, 2010)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/08/prweb4364474.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/08/prweb4364474.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/08/prweb4364474.htm</guid></item><item><title>Improve Marketing Strategies and Sales Results At New YouCanSell.com Web Site </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4224924.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Professionals can improve their business development skills, marketing strategies, and sales performance with the new http://www.YouCanSell.com, the web site for international sales expert Lenann McGookey Gardner. The site has a new look and fresh content about sales and marketing skills, including helpful articles and videos. Register to win a valuable package of books and CDs to become a sales powerhouse!</p><p>(PRWeb July 06, 2010)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4224924.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4224924.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4224924.htm</guid></item><item><title>Use Key Performance Indicators to Generate Sales Success Says Expert Lenann McGookey Gardner </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4046534.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Businesspeople who want to increase sales success need to understand Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that gauge the potential for future sales success. Sales expert Lenann McGookey Gardner outlines the steps to utilize KPIs to generate more business and income in a new article at http://www.YouCanSell.com.</p><p>(PRWeb May 25, 2010)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4046534.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4046534.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4046534.htm</guid></item><item><title>New YouTube Video from  Lenann Gardner on Making Sales Training &quot;Stick&quot; with a Powerful Follow-up Program </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3678294.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>A sales training program needs follow-up to work well and generate results, according to sales expert Lenann McGookey Gardner. Read about the keys to generating solid gains in revenue or funding for professionals.</p><p>(PRWeb March 03, 2010)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3678294.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3678294.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3678294.htm</guid></item><item><title>Is 2010 Going to be YOUR Year, Career-Wise? Executive/Sales Coach Lenann McGookey Gardner Provides Advancement Tips</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3404174.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>In this new year, the key to getting more business, getting a job, making more money, or advancing to a higher level is to do at least five things differently, according to executive and sales coach Lenann McGookey Gardner. Gardner&#39;s ten keys for professional advancement include these top five suggestions.</p><p>(PRWeb January 06, 2010)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3404174.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3404174.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3404174.htm</guid></item><item><title>Avoid Losing Sales Over Price Concerns Says Author</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1005484.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>In these challenging economic times, the biggest obstacle to closing a sale isn&#39;t the price, it&#39;s the salesperson&#39;s ability to sufficiently sell, according to sales and marketing consultant Lenann McGookey Gardner. Those who are in the habit of cutting prices to get the sale are not really selling either. Read this release to learn five tactics Gardner recommends to close the sale without cutting prices.</p><p>(PRWeb June 09, 2008)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1005484.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1005484.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1005484.htm</guid></item><item><title>Put Technology to Work for Sales Success</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb914204.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Technology can work wonders for your business, but it can also sabotage your sales efforts if used incorrectly, according to sales and marketing consultant Lenann McGookey Gardner. Read more to learn about those technologies where usage improvements can yield sales results.</p><p>(PRWeb May 05, 2008)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb914204.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb914204.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb914204.htm</guid></item><item><title>When Market Dives, Smooth the Ride with Proven Selling Skills</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb824374.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>During the current downturn in the economy, it is possible to smooth out the bumpy ride with state-of-the-art sales skills, according to sales and marketing consultant Lenann McGookey Gardner. Read this release to learn her top four proven strategies for selling in a weak economy.</p><p>(PRWeb April 03, 2008)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb824374.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb824374.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb824374.htm</guid></item><item><title>Successful Selling is More Than the Luck of the Irish</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb734644.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>As March brings the celebration of all things Irish on Saint Patrick&#39;s Day, an Irish-American who speaks and consults on state-of-the-art selling says that luck, while important, is not the only element determining your sales success. &quot;You don&#39;t need the luck of the Irish to be successful in selling, but it may help to think about what makes the Irish personality so engaging,&quot; says Lenann McGookey Gardner, author of Got Sales? The Complete Guide to Today&#39;s Proven Methods for Selling Services (Jarndyce &amp; Jarndyce).</p><p>(PRWeb March 03, 2008)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb734644.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb734644.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb734644.htm</guid></item><item><title>Author Suggests Adopting A &#39;Clean Heart Position&#39; to Improve Sales</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb663504.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>In February, the month that celebrates matters of the heart, adopting a Clean Heart Position in selling will improve results, whether one sells ideas, services or products. In the process, a person can feel good about selling and see positive results, says Lenann McGookey Gardner, a sales and marketing consultant and author of Got Sales? The Complete Guide to Today&#39;s Proven Methods for Selling Services.</p><p>(PRWeb February 01, 2008)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb663504.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb663504.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb663504.htm</guid></item><item><title>Make Fresh New Year&#39;s Resolutions for Big Changes in 2008</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb591822.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2007 08:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Forget about fame, fortune, and fat. These three New Year&#39;s resolutions can help improve your personal and business life, according to Lenann McGookey Gardner, sales and marketing consultant and author of Got Sales? The Complete Guide to Today&#39;s Proven Methods for Selling Services</p><p>(PRWeb December 26, 2007)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb591822.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb591822.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb591822.htm</guid></item><item><title>Got Sales? Attacks the &quot;Sacred Cows&quot; of Selling</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514352.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Most people think they know what to say when they&#39;re selling, but they&#39;re operating off stereotypes, out-of-date advice, and what has worked for them in the past…and wondering why they don&#39;t have more success today. &quot;Selling has evolved beyond overcoming objections, making sales presentations and uttering a few magic words to close the deal,&quot; says Lenann McGookey Gardner, sales and marketing consultant and author of Got Sales? The Complete Guide to Today&#39;s Proven Methods for Selling Services.</p><p>(PRWeb March 29, 2007)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514352.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514352.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514352.htm</guid></item></channel></rss>