You have to envision yourself winning to win.

Business is a human enterprise, driven and determined by people.

People do business with people they know and like

Bottom Line: It's better to give before you receive. And never keep score. If your interactions are ruled by generosity, your rewards will follow suit.

At every stage of my career, I sought out the most influential people around me and asked for their help and guidance.

You won't build relationships unless you let your guard down

In business, we often say that your best customers are the customers you have now. In other words, your most successful sales leads come from the selling you've already done.