Leadership

From Trusted Advisor to Exponential Sales Growth

By ronkarr.Admin | March 14, 2017 |

In 1988 before I launched my speaking and consulting business and become known as a sales and leadership expert, I was a regional manager for a computer company. In that capacity, I learned a critical lesson about sales that has served me—and my clients—ever since. In my region I was responsible for several distributors, and…

Golden Opportunities in Hidden Messages

By ronkarr.Admin | March 7, 2017 |

Recently I was attending a board meeting, and there was a sign in front of one of the serving dishes that said, “Scrambled Eggs: Contains Eggs.” As a sales and leadership expert, It served as a reminder to me that often when we’re seeking new opportunities in life and in business, we need to look…

The Power of Context to Increase Sales and Influence

By ronkarr.Admin | February 28, 2017 |

The key to increasing sales and expanding influence is not so much what you say but the context in which you say it. As a sales and leadership expert, I have found that context unlocks doors.

Mindsets that Generate Positive Outcomes

By ronkarr.Admin | February 21, 2017 |

There’s no way to succeed in sales without a mindset that expects that success! As a sales and leadership expert, I am always thinking about this mindset.

VIDEO: A Powerful Way to Motivate Your Team

By ronkarr.Admin | February 16, 2017 |

As a leader your job is to create the right environments that will motivate your team!  In this video, you will see a powerful and unique example of how a major US Corporation is creating a motivated environment that is getting the most out of its employees.

How You Can Get Back a Year of Your Life

By ronkarr.Admin | February 14, 2017 |

Assumptions can have a profound effect on productivity, fun, fulfillment, and IMPACT.  As a sales and leadership expert, I have found that this impact is a negative one that robs us of valuable time.

VIDEO: Three Reasons Why Sales Managers Fail

By ronkarr.Admin | February 9, 2017 |

Sales managers must transform themselves into a manager versus continuing to act as the star salesperson attempting to close every sale! The job of a manager is to observe, coach, lead and inspire.  As a sales and leadership expert, I have prepared this video on how you can achieve your goals as a highly successful manager. Watch this video to learn more

The Formula for Increasing Impact and Sales

By ronkarr.Admin | February 7, 2017 |

Everyone wants to make an IMPACT to dramatically increase their sales. By understanding and executing the elements involved in creating IMPACT, you can dramatically increase your sales in a short period of time!   As a sales and leadership expert, I’ve created a formula that will show you how you can create IMPACT and dramatically increase your sales!

VIDEO: 2 Key Questions to Grow Your Business

By ronkarr.Admin | February 1, 2017 |

As a sales and leadership expert I’ve learned that there are two Key Questions to Grow Your Business. Watch this video to learn what those questions are and how it can impact your business and your life.

VIDEO: What Are The Three Critical Things a CEO Must Do On A Daily Basis

By ronkarr.Admin | January 26, 2017 |

As a sales and leadership expert I’ve learned there are three critical things a CEO must do on a daily basis:

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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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