Leadership
People everywhere engage in tasks that have no connection with a meaningful outcome or purpose. When they do this, the result is speed without direction, leading to burnout and, inevitably, loss of velocity. Watch today’s video training, where I share a funny story that demonstrates what happens when someone becomes task-oriented and not purpose-oriented. https://youtu.be/3FpTl3sfY3Y…
This week we lost the giant of a leader. General Colin Powell, the first Black US Secretary of State, has died at the age of 84. General Powell broke many barriers in his long life. He served four presidents and politicians of all disciplines and beliefs came to him for advice and sought his leadership. …
As we enter the post-pandemic world, one thing about sales development has become increasingly clear: The standard process of calling, leaving voicemails and sending emails no longer works as well as it used to. Driven by the pandemic, video adoption has accelerated, taking over every other form of communication and leaving the businesses unable to…
The Great Resignation is sweeping across the U.S., with 40% of Americans considering quitting their jobs, even if they don’t have another one lined up. As we go through the global pandemic, people are getting very clear on how they want to be treated and what they want their lives to be. So what does…
Many of the most successful businesses in the world advertise the least, because their customers take on that role voluntarily on their behalf. Yet, studies show fewer than 1% of businesses have a word of mouth strategy. So what does it take to unlock the conversational power of your customers and turn them into your…
Have you ever tried going on a journey to achieve certain results, but didn’t achieve them because of the fears and stories inside of you that prevented you from moving forward? I know this first-hand. Several years ago, I had a series of nine operations, mostly on my back. And as I was recuperating from…
I’ve had a lot of people ask me: “How do I get my creativity going when my brain is not working?” That’s a great question. The trick is to know how to activate your mind, so it starts creating the new ideas that you can work with. How do you do that? Find out in…
How many times have you not gone after something you really wanted after being rejected the first time? And what could have happened if you didn’t let your stories get in the way and took a second or even a third chance? In this week’s video training, I share a fascinating story of a 70-year…
Most of us wait until we have problems to crisis-manage out of them. But what if I told you that most of the problems that you will have a year from now are fully predictable and avoidable? In this week’s Live Interview, my guest and Futurist Daniel Burrus revealed how to identify the soft and…
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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