Leadership

HOW TO GAIN VELOCITY WHEN A DEAL IS STALLED

By John Lusher | July 27, 2020 |

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

How Well Do You Manage Your Four C’s?

By John Lusher | July 24, 2020 |

In his book “Activate Your Brain,” Scott Halford talks about the four Cs we need to be at our optimum best: Certainty, Control, Completion, and Choice. But how do you manage your four Cs in tough times, like this pandemic? Find out in today’s video. #VelocityMindset #CrisisManagement #control #certainty #choice #completion

WHAT STORY DO YOU TELL YOURSELF?

By John Lusher | July 22, 2020 |

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…

HOW TO CREATE VELOCITY IN YOUR LIFE WITH INGENUITY

By John Lusher | July 20, 2020 |

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…

HOW DO YOU FIGHT A WORLD WAR WITH VELOCITY?

By John Lusher | July 17, 2020 |

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    

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN PEOPLE ARE NOT BUYING YOUR SERVICES?

By John Lusher | July 15, 2020 |

When business is down, are you limiting your beliefs on how to look for new opportunities, or are you looking for new creative ways to leverage your expertise in ways you have never done before? I’d like to introduce you to Wally Feresten, SNL’s “Cue Card Guy.” For the past 30 years, Wally has been…

USING YOUR INTUITION DURING TOUGH TIMES

By John Lusher | July 13, 2020 |

Part of being a strong leader is knowing how to use your intuition. So how do you tap into your subconscious mind to find the right solutions to the problems you face? And how do you use intuition during tough times to acquire new clients and achieve the success that you desire? I was interviewed…

How Far Do Your Rights Go?

By John Lusher | July 10, 2020 |

When you look to gain Velocity and achieve the success that you desire, do you only care about yourself or consider other people’s interest as well? #VelocityMindset #wearamask #ConstitutionalRights

DO YOUR THOUGHTS HELP YOU SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS?

By John Lusher | July 8, 2020 |

Whenever you have a problem that needs to be resolved, there is one question you can ask yourself to help you get clarity, gain Velocity and set yourself on the path to the destination you desire. What’s that one question? Watch today’s video to find out. #VelocityMindset #PositivityCoach #ProblemSolving

ARE YOU WORKING TOO HARD TO CLOSE THE WRONG DEAL?

By John Lusher | July 6, 2020 |

If you are working too hard to get someone to accept your ideas, you have to start asking yourself if this is the right deal. When you work too hard on one deal, you take too much time away from getting the other deals you still need to achieve your goal for the year and…

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Go Slow to Go Fast

By John Lusher / April 18, 2024 /

Do you know that sometimes you have to go slow to go fast? Recently, I installed a new productivity software program. And like many of you, I figured I knew immediately what I had to do, so I didn’t bother reading the instructions. After two painful hours of trying to get the software to work…

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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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