Leadership

THE BEST WAY TO KEEP EXISTING CLIENTS IN TODAY’S CRISIS

By John Lusher | October 12, 2020 |

Many of my clients are calling and asking me how to keep their existing business when the world has shut down. My answer is simple: Treat every existing client like they are a prospect. Here’s what this means. #VelocityMindset #ClientRetention #CrisisManagement

DO YOUR ASSUMPTIONS ROB YOU OF VELOCITY?

By John Lusher | October 9, 2020 |

I’m about to share with you an embarrassing story. So pay attention because it is pretty funny, but at the same time, there is a great learning lesson for Velocity. #VelocityMindset #assumption #NeverAssume

THE POWER OF THE PAUSE

By John Lusher | October 7, 2020 |

Pausing is critical to gaining Velocity in life. It is an action that should be done on a daily basis. So how can you use the power of the pause to rethink your goals, adjust your actions, and ensure you are truly on the road to the fulfillment that you are looking for? Find out…

WHY CREATING THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT IS CRITICAL FOR YOUR SUCCESS

By John Lusher | October 5, 2020 |

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…

HOW TO GET PAST AN EMOTIONAL TRIGGER

By John Lusher | October 2, 2020 |

Whenever we get involved into heated discussions, we trigger each other, with each side doing nothing more than digging their heels in and clinging stubbornly to their position. But all that does is inflame the argument. So what can you do instead to minimize those emotional responses and achieve the desired outcome of that conversation? Watch…

DO YOUR THOUGHTS HELP YOU SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS?

By John Lusher | September 30, 2020 |

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

HOW TO GAIN VELOCITY WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH TO DO

By John Lusher | September 28, 2020 |

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

HOW TO GET YOURSELF OUT OF A RUT AND REGAIN VELOCITY

By John Lusher | September 25, 2020 |

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…

WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?

By John Lusher | September 23, 2020 |

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…

WHAT’S STOPPING YOU FROM DOING WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO DO?

By John Lusher | September 21, 2020 |

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…

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Do you leverage your strengths to win the game of life? 

By John Lusher / February 15, 2024 /

This past Sunday, we had a great Super Bowl with an overtime win—the San Francisco 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs. Both teams had two different styles of quarterbacks. One of the reasons both teams made it to the Super Bowl was because their head coaches leveraged each quarterback’s strengths. Coach Andy Reid, with the…

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Unlocking Success: How Starbucks Boosted Velocity and Customer Satisfaction

By John Lusher / September 28, 2023 /

So how can you enhance the customer experience while at the same time increasing your own Velocity? You may have read this week that Starbucks is investing billions of dollars to cut down customer wait times by 55 seconds. Their solution? The new syrup machine. With it, baristas can simply press a button to access milk and…

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The Power Within: How to Create Your Own Energy and Thrive

By John Lusher / September 7, 2023 /

Imagine being 14 years old, diagnosed with a condition causing immense pain and grief. That’s what happened to me when I was 14. It was a speech impediment, preventing me from pronouncing the letter “R.” It was so painful and led to a lot of ridicule in my life. In fact, they called this impediment…

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Are You in Alignment with the People You Are Trying to Influence?

By John Lusher / August 31, 2023 /

Think about alignment for a second. What is the opposite word of alignment? It is resistance. And you can easily see that if you have resistance, Velocity is affected. Let’s talk about resistance. Imagine you’re on an airplane, cruising, when suddenly you encounter strong headwinds. What happens to your velocity towards the destination? It’s impeded,…

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The Velocity Mindset: Change Your Mindset, Rewrite Your Story

By John Lusher / August 21, 2023 /

What would the world be like if everyone acted like a leader, not a victim of circumstances? Finally, a practical guide that conquers the minds and hearts of leaders around the world! Grab your copy of The Velocity Mindset® book on Amazon:  https://bit.ly/TheVelocityMindset #VelocityMindset #mindset #leadership #sales

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What’s stopping you from doing what you really want to do?

By John Lusher / August 3, 2023 /

So what’s stopping you from doing what you really want to do? During a recent coaching call with a client, I posed the question, “Where are you in life today, and where do you see yourself in five years? What does that vision look like to you?” The person shared that he didn’t want to…

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Step into the Future: Empowering Your Brand with AI Avatar Presentations

By John Lusher / July 27, 2023 /

Everyone’s buzzing about AI, and guess what? You’re experiencing its magic firsthand through this Avatar presentation! It’s fascinating that all I had to do was write a script and upload it – and here he is, bringing my words to life. You may be asking: “So how can something like this help ME?” Let’s suppose you are…

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What is Your Goal for the Sales Call?

By John Lusher / July 20, 2023 /

So what is your goal for the communication you’re about to make? When I coach CEOs or sales executives, I ask them: “What’s your goal for the call?” Often, they have the wrong goal in mind, which leads them to wrong actions that don’t deliver the results that they want. More importantly, it strips them of…

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From Hearing to Understanding: Mastering the Art of Listening in Market Research

By John Lusher / July 19, 2023 /

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, truly understanding our market’s needs is paramount. It’s not just about hearing what they have to say, but actively listening to their voices. But what does listening really mean? Discover the true essence of listening in this video. #MarketResearch #VelocityMindset #sales #leadership

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How to gain velocity when you have a busy schedule

By John Lusher / July 7, 2023 /

So how do you gain velocity when you have too much to do? As many of you can relate, I’m in a really busy time of my life. So recently, I reached out to my marketing team and simply said that unless a task is extremely urgent, I am unable to accept any new responsibilities…

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