COVID-19
One of the biggest self-limiting stories in our heads is our fear of failure. Even leaders are not immune. However, cutting short corners and having a perfect life does not mean that you are going to be living a life of Velocity. Watch today’s video training to find out how to use failure as a…
In March of 2020, stadiums and arenas all over the world suddenly lost a ton of revenue from their seats going empty because of the pandemic lockdown. That forced them to find alternate solutions, so they could still generate revenue from one of their major inventory assets – seats. In today’s video, I share how…
If there is one lesson 2020 has taught us, it’s that we should always be prepared to deal with the unexpected. Dealing with the unexpected is a skill in itself. It involves solving problems you don’t have the answers to and trusting that everything will work out in the end. So what is the best…
Do you ever get those robocalls where the first thing they say when you answer the call is “please don’t hang up?” I don’t know about you but the first thing I do is hang up. So how can you start your conversation to have a better shot at getting the other person to stay on…
Whenever you have a problem that needs a solution, the thoughts you focus on will determine your outcome. If you want to get clarity, gain Velocity and set yourself on the path to the destination you desire, ask yourself this one question. #VelocityMindset #ChooseYourThoughts #ProblemSolving
Knowing how to prioritize is key to gaining velocity when you have a busy schedule. In today’s video I reveal the two things you must take into account to make sure you are working on the right tasks that move you forward. #VelocityMindset #prioritize #GetThingsDone
No matter how accomplished we are, we all are going to have down moments and get into ruts. The key is to get yourself out of the rut as fast as possible. The longer you stay there, the harder it is to get out. In today’s video, I share a simple yet powerful exercise that…
If I had to pick one thing that strips Velocity from all of us, I’d say it’s having the wrong goal in mind when communicating with a potential client or customer. Wrong goals lead to wrong actions and deliver the wrong results. So how do you set the right goal? Watch today’s video to find…
Whether in business or personal lives, we often get stopped from doing what we really want by the reasons why we can’t. In today’s video, I share a simple trick that will help you change the conversation in your mind from why you can’t do something to finding a way to do it. #VelocityMindset #DoWhatYouWant…
Did you ever get to an emotional impasse that prevented you from moving the negotiations forward? Find out how to get above the emotions, so you can release creativity, find a solution and come to an agreement that both sides can live with. #VelocityMindset #EmotionalIntelligence #negotiations #ProblemSolving
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 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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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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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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Regardless of whether we are in a pandemic where things are changing rapidly or in normal times when changes come at a slower pace, we always must be prepared to make changes when unforeseen circumstances hit us. The question is not whether you have to pivot. The question is when the pivot is necessary, are…
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The Imposter Syndrome. Are you familiar with it? It is a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success. Turns out, it is a very common syndrome. In fact, in a 2017 article, Entrepreneur magazine looked at 12 world-known celebrities who faced that syndrome on a constant basis and had to battle it…
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Picture this: You have a buyer, but they either can’t convince their boss to move forward with the deal or are simply not interested. Now you want to escalate the call to their boss. How do you do it without ticking off the buyer? #VelocityMindset #CloseDeals #MasterSales
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We often tell ourselves a story that we can’t do something for whatever reason. The moment you say this, you convince yourself that that is the truth. That’s when you stop thinking and your creativity stops. So what shall you do next time you get stuck and feel like you can’t accomplish something? Find out…
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There have been several reports in the news of how young people are being very creative in getting around the liquor laws. There are teenagers who realized that by wearing masks, they can mislead the store owners about how old they really are. Now, I applaud them for their creativity. But imagine what would have…
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Today, we are fighting World War Three when it comes to the Coronavirus. It is different than the first two world wars, because this time the enemy is invisible. But there is one key strategy we can borrow from the previous two wars to defeat COVID-19. #VelocityMindset #DefeatCOVID19
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