Crisis Management
In today’s video, I share a simple solution I offered to @UPS back in 1997, when it was losing business to @FedEx following its first and only strike. It’s the same solution that you can use today to move a deal forward whenever you are on the other side, stuck on an issue you both…
When I’m coaching CEOs or sales executives, I ask them: “What is your goal for the call?” Often, they have the wrong goal in mind, which leads them to different actions that don’t deliver the results that they want. More importantly, it is stripping them of Velocity and makes them waste a lot of time.…
As we deal with these difficult times of being isolated alone, there is temptation around us each and every minute of the day. Before you give in, think about what you really want to accomplish and ask yourself: “Is this really going to help me get there?” If it is not, don’t do it. If…
Here is the interview I just completed on Fox News 26 In Houston. The topic is 5 Strategies for Dealing With the Unexpected.
COVID-19 is changing the priorities and strategies of many organizations. When you call a prospect, it’s not your proposal you should be asking about. In this video, I offer the best way to create urgency for a stalled deal in today’s environment. #VelocityMindset #dealornodeal
That’s the lesson I learned from Jodi Cali, a 46-year-old single mom to three daughters. In a relatively short period of time, she went from being a healthy individual to battling two life-threatening diseases. Jodi could easily have gone down a rabbit hole of self-pity and anger. Instead, she made a tough decision. Sometimes our…
Today you are in for a special treat. A client of mine sent me a video that his production team made. It was a big thank you to all of the plant workers who continued to show up in tough times. The video was a phenomenal team building exercise, one that generated a lot of…
It is hard to maintain and grow Velocity, if you don’t change with the times. COVID-19 is presenting all of us with a choice. You can look at change as being a painful experience. Or, you can view it as an opportunity to reinvent the way you look at life and create a whole new…
As we all work our way out of the COVID-19 crisis, who can you collaborate with to come up with solutions that you wouldn’t have thought of on your own? #VelocityMindset #collaboration #StrongerTogether
You may have heard me talk about my mother, Miriam Karr. She was a world-renowned Economist and Senior Vice President of Chase Manhattan Bank. But her way up to the top hadn’t always been smooth. As she was working her way up the corporate ladder in the 1960’s, Miriam was rejected a high-level position that she was obviously qualified…
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The rapidly growing need to keep a business secure while fueling its growth is the essence of why cybersecurity has become a business decision. Statistics show it’s typically under six months that a business will be able to stay open after a major data breach. So what cybersecurity strategies can you adopt to protect your…
Read MoreWe all get into moments when we have a crisis of confidence. Whether you lost a big deal or have a problem with an employee, you start questioning whether you are the right person for the job. The problem is it’s impossible to think clearly when you are in that negative state. So what can…
Read MoreHave you ever thought about what your life would be like without challenges? Where would you be and who would you become if you never had to get through crisis, face decease or fail in any way? Today’s video was inspired by the recent interview with a young boy who was suffering from sickle cell…
Read MoreIntuition plays an essential role for decision-making in today’s rapidly changing environment. Leaders like Steve Jobs have been known to place great emphasis on their gut feelings and incorporate it in most, if not all, of their decisions. So what is intuition? How can it be used as a leadership skill? And when should you trust…
Read MoreAlignment 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 MoreToday, 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
Read MoreWhen I think about FREEDOM and SUCCESS, the one thing that comes to mind is that you can’t achieve either of them without sacrifice. So as the fireworks go up this 4th of July weekend, ask yourself what are you willing to sacrifice and do differently to help everyone come together and be united to…
Read MoreEvery crisis carries an opportunity. When we pull together as a country, we tend to gain Velocity, achieve more and go further than when we stay divided. But what does this mean for you as a business leader? What can you do right now to serve your customers and engage them? How do you create…
Read MoreThis week, I received an email from a client of mine who said: “Ron, you know when we closed down for COVID-19 and we reevaluated all of our business practices and realized there are some things we can do better. The questions is when we call back our customers and they want to go back…
Read MoreWhenever someone says or does something to you, do you automatically respond from your world? Or do you take the time to peel the curtains aside of the other person’s world and go inside to truly understand what they are dealing with? In today’s video, we learn a powerful lesson from Jerry Stiller, the iconic…
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