Velocity Mindset
In today’s world, the pressure to quickly deliver innovative solutions can sometimes lead to unintended consequences. Just ask Boeing. Its recent spate of mishaps is causing it a lot of problems. From increased regulatory pressures to safety concerns to customers, fliers, like me, worrying whether or not the Boeing plane they’re on is actually going to get…
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…
As we’ve all seen for the last year or two, there’s been a lot of shoplifting. A pack of thieves breaking into stores, stealing massive amounts of merchandise, and leaving before the cops come. If they’re caught, they’re back on the streets in a couple of minutes. Shoplifting has gotten to such a high degree…
When I think of sales success, I think of a Banyan tree. Look at this tree. It is so magnificent. But look at the integrated network of roots. It’s amazing how it grows. Now, here’s what’s special about a Banyan tree. It’s not like normal trees that have one trunk coming down, and it’s not…
I want you to meet Alex. Alex is a van driver who picked me and a few of my colleagues up from the hotel in Albuquerque this weekend to take us to the airport. It was a seven-minute ride. During the ride, Alex asked us if we had traveled to many different cities and ordered…
If you truly want to keep your competitors out of your accounts, you must become part of the inner woven fabric of your client’s organization. Consider that loose piece of thread sticking out of the bottom of your sweater, and you start pulling it. All of a sudden, you inadvertently pull apart the entire sweater.…
A few years ago, I was taking a self-improvement course in New York City with a good friend of mine. After the program, we returned to my condo in Fort Lee, New Jersey, on the 10th floor. Now, my friend is an accomplished pilot. He flew overseas commercially for a major airline and was a…
A few years ago, I was meeting with Steve Forbes in the Forbes building in his private library. The meeting was to discuss the presentation he was about to give to the National Speakers Association that I was president of. Rather, it was to get him to agree to give that presentation. What struck me in…
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…
Do you know how to reframe your argument to move forward? Reframing is a cognitive technique used both in psychology and communications to shift your viewpoint as to how you see the problem so that you can see it correctly. Hertz reframed the situation a while back when they surveyed their top renters. The biggest…
Whether in a personal or business relationship, there will always be some disagreement. What’s important, however, is knowing how to deal with it. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to deal with breakdowns in communication. Watch this week’s video training to discover a very simple but effective way I’ve learned over the years for dealing…
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When considering a new idea, how often do you tell yourself a story—a reason why you can’t do it? We’re all victims of our own biases and past experiences. But addressing this is essential to good leadership—not just personal development. In this video, Gerhard Gschwandtner, Founder and CEO of Selling Power, reveals how to let…
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Even if you believe you aren’t the “creative type,” you can’t ignore this important skill. According to IBM, 60% of CEOs believe that creativity is the number one skill to have in a leadership role. Creativity helps us solve problems and come up with new ideas. But our daily habits either help us ignite our…
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Creating and providing value for customers is the key to growing any business. Without value, there is no demand. But how do you define value? And how do you create it for your customers? Find out in this video training with Bob Burg, co-author of the international bestseller, The Go-Giver. #VelocityMindset #GoGiver #leadership #value #sales
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The inability to properly qualify prospects is the one behavior that strips sales executives of their Velocity. I’ve seen many companies waste a lot of time sending countless proposals to new prospects with a closing ratio of only 10-20%. So what is the best way to qualify your prospects? Do these two things. #VelocityMindset #sales…
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Named the #3 CEO in the world by Inc. magazine, Bob Chapman has transformed Barry-Wehmiller from a struggling business into a thriving operation with $3 billion in revenue. He did so by applying a people-centric style, which he calls Truly Human Leadership. However, he says, achieving success is not just about being nice to people.…
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We all get into moments when we have a crisis of confidence. Whether you lost a big deal or have a problem with an employee, you start questioning whether you are the right person for the job. The problem is it’s impossible to think clearly when you are in that negative state. So what can…
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Repeat and referral business is the lifeblood of business success. But while it may be complicated and difficult to attain, the basic premise of it is very easy for anyone to understand. In this 2-minute video, Scott McKain, the Ultimate Customer Experience® expert, reveals how to improve customer retention and attract new clients through experience…
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So how do you get a reply from a high-value prospect? I get this question often from executives, as well as salespeople. In this week’s sales training video, I share one simple, yet most powerful strategy to get people to reply to your emails. It works every time, try it! #VelocityMindset #SalesLeadership #SalesStrategy #leadership #sales…
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To learn how to be a great leader, you don’t need an executive or management job title! The terms “manager” and “leader” are NOT synonymous. To find out why, spend a few minutes taking my Business Leadership Quiz: https://bit.ly/KarrLeadershipAssessment #VelocityMindset #leadership #sales #SalesLeadership #BusinessLeadership
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