Leadership
When 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…
Every 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…
We are often tempted to take the easy way out. Whether in business or personal lives, we often search for easier ways to achieve our goals. But what does it really take to get to the top of the mountain that you are trying to reach? #VelocityMindset #PathToSuccess #AchieveYourGoals
You may have heard that in marketing you need ten touch points before someone will actually buy from you. That may seem like a lot. The reality is, however, that getting to ten touch points is not as difficult as you may think. In today’s video, I clarify what a touch point is and what…
I often see people taking any and all opportunities that come their way. The problem is that chasing wrong opportunities will only create resistance and drag down your Velocity. For when you take an opportunity that is not suited for you, the time and effort that you are putting into it means you cannot put…
As you pave your way out of the COVID-19 crisis, you have to make up for lost time and lost revenues – and you have to do it fast! Yet, getting your customers’ attention is now harder than ever. The modes of communication have changed, and you no longer can visit them in person. At…
Keeping our promises is critical for gaining trust in the world. Yet, there are times we make promises we can’t keep out of desire to make others feel good. This is the worst thing we can do, as the people we make our promise to then make their own contingency plans based on what they…
How do you get your customers’ attention post COVID-19? How do you get them to listen, when they themselves are in the midst of the crisis? As you reopen and rebuild your business in the new economy, engaging your customers is a critical component to rising from the slumber of COVID-19. The good news is…
How often do you push your perspective on the people you are trying to influence, when it has nothing to do with their perspective of what they are trying to achieve? To gain Velocity in life and business, take the time to figure out what people are thinking about. What are their challenges? What are…
This 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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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