Month: August 2020

ARE YOU IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE PEOPLE YOU ARE TRYING TO INFLUENCE?

By John Lusher | August 31, 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

TOP THREE THINGS LEADERS SHOULD FOCUS ON IN TURBULENT TIMES

By John Lusher | August 28, 2020 |

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…

ARE YOU TAKING YOURSELF OUT OF THE GAME BEFORE IT EVEN STARTS?

By John Lusher | August 26, 2020 |

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

HOW TO KEEP A CONVERSATION GOING TO GAIN VELOCITY

By John Lusher | August 24, 2020 |

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…

ARE YOU BEING PRESENT IN YOUR CONVERSATIONS?

By John Lusher | August 21, 2020 |

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

DOES THINKING BIG IMPACT YOUR VELOCITY?

By John Lusher | August 19, 2020 |

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…

WHAT IS THE ONE ELEMENT THAT CAN BRING VELOCITY TO EVERYONE ON THE PROJECT?

By John Lusher | August 17, 2020 |

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…

HOW SHARP ARE YOUR TOOLS?

By John Lusher | August 14, 2020 |

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

Go Slow To Go Fast

By John Lusher | August 12, 2020 |

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

HOW ENGAGEMENT IMPACTS VELOCITY

By John Lusher | August 10, 2020 |

If you really want to gain Velocity and get your team to back you in whatever you want to do, you have to engage them in the process. Once they are engaged, they will have a vested interest and are going to be motivated to help you implement the new plan that they will help…

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WHAT IS GETTING IN THE WAY OF YOUR SUCCESS?

By John Lusher / August 7, 2020 /

What is preventing you from reaching your goals? Today, I want to talk about drag on your Velocity and the four things you need to take into account in order to accomplish what you want. #VelocityMindset #ReachYourGoals #success

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HOW THE LAW OF OBSOLESCENCE IMPACTS YOUR VELOCITY

By John Lusher / August 5, 2020 /

Years ago, when I started my practice, a good colleague of mine and friend Dan Burrus (@burrusdaniel) came out with a game-changing book, called “Techno Trends.” Dan Burrus is a well known futurist. One of the things he talked about in his book was the Law of Obsolescence. He did a study of the top…

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DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS BEHIND THE QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK YOU?

By John Lusher / August 3, 2020 /

Often times, our perception of what someone says to us is a combination of the story we make up and what the person actually meant. In other words, what we perceive to be real is many times not the reality. So what should you do next time you get asked a question, but have doubts…

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