Leadership

How to Get Rid of Self-Doubt and Regain Velocity

By John Lusher | April 15, 2021 |

Every time you set upon doing something new, there is a doubt. It could be a fear of whether it will work. Or it could involve going through that nuisance pain of trying to learn how to do something new. Self-doubts come in all kinds of forms, but the question is: Are you letting it stop…

WHY SHOULD SALES LEADERS READ THE VELOCITY MINDSET® BOOK?

By John Lusher | April 13, 2021 |

I believe that sales people are leaders. You are leading people through a conversation and offering them the best solution that helps solve a problem. So as a leader, what do you do to get people to listen to you? I joined Gerhard Gschwandtner on Selling Power TV to discuss how to apply neuroscience to…

WHAT WRITING A BOOK TAUGHT ME ABOUT ACHIEVING MAJOR GOALS IN LIFE AND BUSINESS

By John Lusher | April 8, 2021 |

Today is an exciting day, as I received my new book, The Velocity Mindset® in the mail. The result of work that was done over the past 14 months has finally appeared in my hands. So what does it take to successfully complete such a major project? Find out in this video! #VelocityMindset #leadership #ReachYourGoals…

WHAT WOULD THE WORLD LOOK LIKE IF EVERYONE HAD VELOCITY MINDSET?

By John Lusher | April 6, 2021 |

Why is focus such an important part of your mindset? How can you use the “art of the pause” to increase your chances of success dramatically? And what would the world look like if everyone had Velocity Mindset®? I joined Gerhard Gschwandtner on Selling Power TV to answer these questions and more. Check it out!…

WHAT IS VELOCITY MINDSET?

By John Lusher | April 1, 2021 |

So what is Velocity Mindset? And how can you use it to overcome the self-imposed limitations and achieve what you want in life? I joined Gerhard Gschwandtner on Selling Power TV to discuss how to let go of the self-limiting beliefs that hold us back and achieve results faster. Check it out! #VelocityMindset #AchieveResults #LimitingBeliefs

HOW TO INCREASE YOUR SALES VELOCITY THROUGH PROSPECTING IN THE NEW ECONOMY

By John Lusher | March 25, 2021 |

While prospecting is one of the key stages of the sales process, it is also one of the most difficult ones. Almost half of sales reps admit they find prospecting to be most challenging and struggle with it. Yet, there are no sales without prospecting. The math is simple: the more prospects you generate, the…

Why Shortcuts Can Impedge Your Velocity

By John Lusher | March 18, 2021 |

Have you ever thought about what your life would be like without challenges? Where would you be and who would you become if you never had to get through crisis, face decease or fail in any way? Today’s video was inspired by the recent interview with a young boy who was suffering from sickle cell…

IS YOUR SCAR TISSUE GETTING IN THE WAY OF YOUR SUCCESS?

By John Lusher | March 16, 2021 |

All of us have scar tissue – but it’s the emotional kind, not the physical one, that can hurt us the most. You develop emotional scar tissue when you get rejected, defeated, betrayed or hurt. It can stop you from moving forward and achieving what you want in life. So what can you do next…

Velocity Mindset: Why Do You Have to Worry About It At All?

By John Lusher | March 2, 2021 |

Velocity is not simply about doing more in less time. Velocity is about getting past all the fears that are stopping you from moving forward. In this video, I share a true story from the “Love’s Executioner” book written by the famed therapist, Irvin Yalom. So pay attention, because there’s a valuable lesson in it.…

Are You Going After The Wrong Goals?

By John Lusher | February 25, 2021 |

Every time I talk to a CEO or a sales executive who is about to go into a meeting, my first question for them is what is their goal for that meeting. And all too often, they are going after the wrong destinations and that is why they fail. So how do you set the…

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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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