A Reading of the Minds

by Carletta Neal
Gaining insight into your employees’ mindsets and true capabilities is critical during these uncertain economic times. Limited hiring budgets and the declining number of workers entering the insurance industry are forcing agency owners to get the most from existing staff. read more

A When Bad Things Happen to Good CSRS

by Sean Neumayer
We’ve all read articles on how the right management tactics can improve a struggling CSR’s performance. But what’s seldom discussed is the opposite scenario: how the wrong management tactics can actually bring down a great CSR, trigger strong feelings of resentment, and make the exit door look all too appealing. read more

Personality Plus or Minus in Sales

by Caletta Neal
How to use a producer's unique personality traits in sales is anecessary evil. That's how some people might describe insurance. read more