Casey and I recently hosted a group of clients at the habitat for Humanity Women's build Gala in Ottawa. (That's me in the glasses and Casey with the long hair) The event raised money for a house to be built in August for a family in need in our community. What's unique about this particular project is that the house will be built predominantly by women....offering many the chance to pick up a power tool that they might not have ever had the chance to do before! Engage is currently putting together a team of women and men to help out. If you are in the Ottawa area and want to build a house with Engage please email us!

Being a top 10% performer in sales is not just about collecting money from customers. Its also about giving back to your community. In my studies of the top 10% over the past 15 years I have found that well over 95% give back with either time or money. Almost without exception the top 1% have well developed foundations that run events and support many organizations worldwide.

How can you give?

This year during holiday season perhaps consider making a donation in your clients name to a charity of their choice, or organize an event with clients and partners in your area to provide needy families with food baskets. One Engage client puts together a team people each year to serve meals at a local homeless shelter. Participate in the habitat for Humanity Gingerbread house contest I your area, or decorate a Christmas tree for a Ronald MacDonald House or a local Hospice.

If you have a holiday party, ask for food bank donations, or snowsuits for a local children's group.

There are plenty of ideas that are simple to coordinated yet have powerful and lasting results. I encourage you to try one.

Dedicated to increasing your sales,

Colleen