John Lusher

HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR SENSE OF EQUILIBRIUM IN A TIME OF CRISIS?

By John Lusher | April 9, 2020 |

When a crisis such as COVID-19 occurs out of nowhere and your life is thrown into sheer chaos, there are ways that you can still bring back a sense of balance into your life. Today, I’d like to share with you the process I use to get my mind off the negativity we are all…

WHO IS YOUR SOURCE OF INSPIRATION TODAY?

By John Lusher | April 8, 2020 |

Anyone who achieves the pinnacle of success will tell you they did NOT do it on their own. Their success is the sum total of all the inspiration that came their way to help push them through. In today’s video, I share who my source of inspiration is during this difficult time. He inspires me…

Leading Through COVID-19 Crisis: There’s No Vaccine for Fear

By John Lusher | April 7, 2020 |

As we are facing one of the worst health and economic crises in human history, taking care of our emotional wellbeing can be just as important as maintaining social distancing and washing hands. Stress, fear and negative thoughts have been documented to cause physical ailments that can be devastating. In today’s message, I share how…

How to Create Calm and Peace in Relationships While You Shelter from COVID-19

By John Lusher | April 6, 2020 |

With 90% of Americans under Coronavirus stay-at-home orders, many experience enormous strain on their relationships. If you find yourself losing your patience with the people you love or whoever you are sheltering with, watch today’s video for practical strategies you can use to change the conversation and keep your relationships strong during these turbulent times.…

A Video Honoring COVID-19 Heroes

By John Lusher | April 3, 2020 |

Our Health Care Workers and First Responders are doing an amazing job in helping all of us in difficult times.  Please watch and share this video as we honor these heroes. #Covid19 #HealthecareFirstResponderHeroes  #VelocityMindset

Leading Through COVID-19 Crisis: Come On Up For The Rising

By John Lusher | April 2, 2020 |

Today’s message is very special and personal to me. I had to dig deep and do the heavy mindset work to come up with and share it. I was debating whether I should go this far, but  my team urged me it was the message that had to be shared for the benefit of others,…

Leading Through COVID-19 Crisis: Are You A Perfectionist

By John Lusher | April 1, 2020 |

Are you a perfectionist? In yesterday’s video, I spoke about the importance of expressing empathy towards others. But what’s even more critical, especially during a crisis like Coronavirus, is to have empathy towards oneself. Let me quote a follower who left the following comment under yesterday’s post: “Empathy can only truly be felt for another…

Leading Through COVID-19 Crisis: How Emphatic Are You?

By John Lusher | March 31, 2020 |

How empathetic are you in times of stress? When stress hits, it is common to become less sensitive to other people’s feelings, to be more on edge, and to be less vigilant about the things we might say that may have negative impacts on others.  As the influencers in the world during this highly stressful…

Leading Through COVID-19 Crisis: Why The Right Mindset is Critical

By John Lusher | March 30, 2020 |

Having the right mindset is critical to all of our success, especially during a crisis, like Coronavirus. In today’s video, I’d like to introduce you to Michael Rubin, CEO of Fanatics, who overnight converted his Major League Baseball uniforms manufacturing factory to produce masks and gowns that our medical workers desperately need to combat the…

A COVID-19 Feel Good Story

By John Lusher | March 27, 2020 |

Do you see hidden opportunities amidst the COVID-19 crisis?  In today’s video I share a beautiful, feel-good story that will inspire you to unleash your creative genius, gain velocity, and go after your goals and dreams in the face of this once-in-a-lifetime adversity. #VelocityMindset #COVID19

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The Question That Matters More Than AI Right Now

By John Lusher / January 28, 2026 /

Things like AI and other issues come second. The first question is: what do you want to achieve for yourself? If you are not happy with what you are achieving on an annual basis, what would make you happy? What would make you feel fulfilled? It has to be specific, and it has to be…

The Hidden Cost of Discounting

By John Lusher / January 21, 2026 /

Let’s talk about what’s happening in the market right now: tariffs, inflation, supply chain pressure, price. Customers are cautious. Decisions are slower. And suddenly everyone’s favorite strategy is discounting, because nothing says “premium solution” like dropping your price faster than your confidence.  Inside the company, it usually sounds like this: Sales says, “We’ve got to…

The Real Point Where Momentum Breaks Down (and Why Most Executives Miss It)

By John Lusher / January 14, 2026 /

Most people think velocity is blocked by outside forces—other people, missed signals, bad timing. The truth is far more uncomfortable…and far more powerful.  It turns out the biggest obstacle that gets in our way is internal, and it starts with the stories we create every day. Everything that someone says or does to you, you…

Every Word Matters: How Emotional Triggers Shape Success

By John Lusher / January 6, 2026 /

Every conversation you have is shaping a story in someone else’s mind—and if you are not aware of it, that story could be working against you. We are emotional creatures. Like a strength, it can help us—but if it is overused, it becomes a weakness. Anything you say to me or do to me, all…

Before You Finalize Your 2026 Plan, Watch This

By John Lusher / December 22, 2025 /

A quick question: have you ever shared what you thought was a brilliant idea, and the reaction you got back was a polite nod, crossed arms, or the classic, “Yeah, let’s think about it”? Same idea, same words, same logic and yet it landed with all the impact of a wet noodle. Here’s why. Have…

The Part of Storytelling Almost Everyone Leaves Out

By John Lusher / December 16, 2025 /

I became a speaker for the wrong reason. I figured if I could be on stage and slay my dragons by being proverbially naked in front of the audience, then I had made it and gotten rid of all my fears. That’s not true. That was being self-focused, and it didn’t help the audience. I…

The Science Behind Getting Prospects to Say Yes Faster

By John Lusher / December 11, 2025 /

Before you even introduce yourself, your prospect’s hormones have already voted on you. The question is: did you win? In the first few seconds of any interaction, their brain is quietly—but decisively—determining whether to trust you, engage with you, or shut down completely. And it all comes down to three key hormones neuroscience identifies: cortisol,…

The Moment I Stopped Feeling Like a Fraud

By John Lusher / December 3, 2025 /

You know, there’s a phrase from my childhood that stuck with me for decades. It wasn’t inspirational. It wasn’t wise. It was—“You’re a fraud.” My father said it to me. T And it became a lightning bolt that hit me every single time I tried to do something big. And here’s the worst part… There…

Happy Thanksgiving from Karr Associates, Inc.

By John Lusher / November 25, 2025 /

You know, every year around this time, we hear the same thing: it’s Thanksgiving, time to give thanks. And while that’s a beautiful tradition, I want to challenge that thinking a little. Giving thanks should never be limited to one day a year. If you’re living the Velocity Mindset, gratitude is not an event—it’s a…

The Surprising Origin of the Velocity Mindset®

By John Lusher / November 18, 2025 /

Have you ever had a challenge so painful that you waited years to face it? But there were a couple of things I dealt with when I was younger, too. One was an addiction issue, and I open my keynotes with that. Another was that I couldn’t enunciate the letter R, so I was bullied…