Leadership

3 Simple Rules for Achieving What You Really Want in Life

By John Lusher | March 8, 2022 |

This International Women’s Day, I want to celebrate the U.S. Women’s National Team who won the lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation, ending the team’s long fight for equal pay. The sport’s governing body has agreed to pay the players $24 million, including back pay, and made a commitment to compensate men and women players…

How To Make Profit By Creating Value For Your Customers

By John Lusher | February 24, 2022 |

Shifting your focus from Getting to Giving by consistently providing value to others is both a genuine and most financially profitable way to do business. But how do you define value? And how do you create it for your customers? Find out in this week’s video training with Bob Burg, co-author of the international bestseller,…

If You Don’t Ask The Right Question, the Answer is Dangerous

By John Lusher | February 17, 2022 |

As you embark on the journey toward your dreams, remember that you don’t need to have all the answers up front. Success goes to those who ask the right questions. If you don’t ask the right question, the answer is irrelevant, or sometimes it’s even dangerous. This was one of the brilliant insights that came…

Futuristic Thinking As The Key to Success In Sales and Leadership

By John Lusher | February 10, 2022 |

When I am asked to help my clients select the right candidates for both sales executive and leadership positions, the trait that I look for most is futuristic thinking. If you can help your clients meet the future needs of their customers, then you will stay relevant for your clients in the long term. So…

How To Recover From a Tough Defeat

By John Lusher | January 27, 2022 |

This past weekend, we saw four amazing @NFL playoff games. They all went down to the wire and one went to overtime. And at the end, four teams won and celebrated. And four suffered very tough defeats and went home. So how do you recover from a tough defeat like that and regain your velocity?…

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR?

By John Lusher | December 23, 2021 |

Regardless of how good or bad this past year was, all of us are getting ready to embark on a brand-new year where anything is possible! So as we approach 2022, do you have a goal in mind that you are really passionate about? In this video training, I share the three things you will…

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A G.O.A.T. IN YOUR INDUSTRY?

By John Lusher | December 9, 2021 |

When it comes to Tom Brady, an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there’s no question, we are witnessing history. A seven-time Super Bowl champion, five-time Super Bowl MVP and three NFL MVP awards winner, he is widely considered to be the greatest quarterback of all time. But what did it take for…

How You Look at Things Can Be Myopic!

By John Lusher | December 2, 2021 |

Great innovators and successful entrepreneurs look at the world in ways that are different from other people. This is why they see opportunities that others miss and come up with revolutionary new ideas or products. So how can you adjust the way you see and think to achieve better results and become just as successful?…

The Financials for Effective Cybersecurity with Rick Jordan

By John Lusher | November 29, 2021 |

What does it take to gain Velocity in your particular industry? Watch Rick Jordan, a nationally recognized voice on Cybersecurity, Business and Ethics, reveal how he has applied the Velocity Mindset® to propel his Cybersecurity and IT Management firm to success.

Dead Dogs Don’t Sell Movies

By John Lusher | November 18, 2021 |

You might think you have the greatest new product or service, but do your target customers agree? Testing the market before you launch can provide you with valuable information on customer response, help tweak your offer, refine your marketing strategy, and ultimately maximize your profits. Watch this video to find out how the creators of…

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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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