The Department of Education (ED) seeks to encourage innovation in higher education teaching and learning to drive productivity, quality, and equity. To contribute to the national conversation in this arena, ED, in collaboration with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, convened 175 people at Georgetown University

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1. Sell honestly

Honesty comes in all forms including honesty to self. Do you in fact believe 100% in what you have to offer as an entrepreneur or as a sales representative will it benefit your clientele?

Should any inkling of doubt creep into your mind, your first priority is to resolve the issue. Is it a matter of repositioning or selling to a different audience? This is a fairly easy solution. But, if you personally would not purchase the same if you were in your clients’ position, then take a hard look at where you are.

“Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfills the same function as pain in the human body. 
It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.”
~ Winston Churchill

Learning how to accept criticism is crucial for personal improvement. It’s the most direct way to discover what you need to improve.  However, accepting criticism can be emotionally challenging. After all, we’re only human and most people don’t enjoy hearing negative things about themselves.  It’s hard to not take criticism personally.  The first step towards self-improvement is to be fully aware of your strengths.