Month: August 2020
Alignment is a key piece to Velocity. Lack of alignment will create resistance and impede your success. So how do you gain an alignment with the people you are trying to influence? Find out in today’s video. #VelocityMindset #alignment #leadership #influence
Too often, we try to do too many things that are not germane to the outcomes we desire. In turbulent times, however, it’s more important than ever to identify and prioritize the top tasks that are critical to the outcome, focus on them, and make sure your team has the tools to achieve them. In…
We all have heard about the benefits of positive thinking. But positive thinking alone won’t get you to where you want to be. In today’s video I show how thinking in the right mindset and visualizing the end result can help you get started, keep going and achieve your goals faster. #VelocityMindset #ThinkPositive #visualize #AchieveYourGoals
Today, I’d like to follow up on the Friday video, in which I talked about the importance of being present in your conversation. I said that if your response is not coming fast enough in the conversation, it means you are not being present. However, there is a difference between pausing before responding, because you…
Do you know that being present in your conversations is the key to gaining Velocity in life? Next time you are having a conversation, do this exercise to find out if you are actually listening to the other person and being listened. #VelocityMindset #StayPresent #CommunicationSkills #conversations
Thinking big positively impacts your Velocity, but it also involves taking some risk. Risk is where Velocity resides. Not stupid risks, but well-thought-out risks. How well do you know your markets? Do you really stick to your vision and do whatever you can to get there? And are you taking some quantified risks that will…
When working on a proposal, salespeople often lose a lot of Velocity, because they don’t address the time element to determine when the decision must be made. If the proposal drags on for months, it is losing all its Velocity and may not be approved in the end. So how do you get your sales…
If you are not getting the results you want or feel like you are working harder than you have to, today’s video is for you. Watch it to find out how a simple adjustment to your skillset can bring tremendous Velocity in whatever you are trying to achieve. #VelocityMindset #AchieveResults #skillset
Do you know that sometimes you have to go slow to go fast? Before you start a new project – or even a new conversation – be sure to watch this video! #VelocityMindset #TimeManagement #ProductivityTips
A few years ago, I was engaged by a company for a huge project. They wanted my help in unifying two sales teams from different cultures following a recent merger, and aligning them toward common objectives. They asked that I work with the management team across the U.S., bringing together 32 field managers in Chicago.…
Alignment is a key piece to Velocity. Lack of alignment will create resistance and impede your success. So how do you gain an alignment with the people you are trying to influence? Find out in today’s video. #VelocityMindset #alignment #leadership #influence
Read MoreToo often, we try to do too many things that are not germane to the outcomes we desire. In turbulent times, however, it’s more important than ever to identify and prioritize the top tasks that are critical to the outcome, focus on them, and make sure your team has the tools to achieve them. In…
Read MoreWe all have heard about the benefits of positive thinking. But positive thinking alone won’t get you to where you want to be. In today’s video I show how thinking in the right mindset and visualizing the end result can help you get started, keep going and achieve your goals faster. #VelocityMindset #ThinkPositive #visualize #AchieveYourGoals
Read MoreToday, I’d like to follow up on the Friday video, in which I talked about the importance of being present in your conversation. I said that if your response is not coming fast enough in the conversation, it means you are not being present. However, there is a difference between pausing before responding, because you…
Read MoreDo you know that being present in your conversations is the key to gaining Velocity in life? Next time you are having a conversation, do this exercise to find out if you are actually listening to the other person and being listened. #VelocityMindset #StayPresent #CommunicationSkills #conversations
Read MoreThinking big positively impacts your Velocity, but it also involves taking some risk. Risk is where Velocity resides. Not stupid risks, but well-thought-out risks. How well do you know your markets? Do you really stick to your vision and do whatever you can to get there? And are you taking some quantified risks that will…
Read MoreWhen working on a proposal, salespeople often lose a lot of Velocity, because they don’t address the time element to determine when the decision must be made. If the proposal drags on for months, it is losing all its Velocity and may not be approved in the end. So how do you get your sales…
Read MoreIf you are not getting the results you want or feel like you are working harder than you have to, today’s video is for you. Watch it to find out how a simple adjustment to your skillset can bring tremendous Velocity in whatever you are trying to achieve. #VelocityMindset #AchieveResults #skillset
Read MoreDo you know that sometimes you have to go slow to go fast? Before you start a new project – or even a new conversation – be sure to watch this video! #VelocityMindset #TimeManagement #ProductivityTips
Read MoreA few years ago, I was engaged by a company for a huge project. They wanted my help in unifying two sales teams from different cultures following a recent merger, and aligning them toward common objectives. They asked that I work with the management team across the U.S., bringing together 32 field managers in Chicago.…
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