COVID-19

ARE YOU IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE PEOPLE YOU SERVE?

By John Lusher | June 5, 2020 |

Earlier, I gave you the definition of Velocity as being Speed with Direction. Today, I am adding the new component. Velocity is Speed with Direction + Alignment. Alignment is a key piece to Velocity. If you don’t have Alignment with the people you serve, you will not have Velocity and it will impede your success.…

THE POWER OF THE PAUSE

By John Lusher | June 3, 2020 |

Did you know that you can gain Velocity by pausing more? COVID-19 forced all of us to take a pause in life. It allowed us to rethink our goals and to make sure our actions are supporting them. But in reality, pausing is an action that should be done on a daily basis. The more…

HOW TO LEVERAGE THE COVID-19 PROBLEM SOLVING APPROACH IN YOUR LIFE AND BUSINESS

By John Lusher | May 29, 2020 |

Shhhhh Please don’t tell anybody this, but I have a true confession. I gained 12 pounds since the lockdown started, I call it the “COVID Gain”.  It’s a problem that I have to solve because I don’t want to gain any more weight and I want to lose it.  So when I was looking for…

HOW TO CLOSE DEALS FASTER IN TODAY’S ECONOMY?

By John Lusher | May 27, 2020 |

While many businesses are just now getting introduced to virtual meetings, my clients have been using Zoom for years as a way to improve their closing ratio. By presenting their proposals via video calls, they’ve been able to increase their chances of closing deals, add velocity and close the deals faster. So what should you be…

HOW TO MOVE A DEAL FORWARD WHEN YOU ARE STUCK IN DISAGREEMENT?

By John Lusher | May 20, 2020 |

In today’s video, I share a simple solution I offered to @UPS back in 1997, when it was losing business to @FedEx following its first and only strike. It’s the same solution that you can use today to move a deal forward whenever you are on the other side, stuck on an issue you both…

What is Your Goal?

By John Lusher | May 18, 2020 |

When I’m coaching CEOs or sales executives, I ask them: “What is your goal for the call?”  Often, they have the wrong goal in mind, which leads them to different actions that don’t deliver the results that they want. More importantly, it is stripping them of Velocity and makes them waste a lot of time.…

How Well Do You Deal with Temptation?

By John Lusher | May 15, 2020 |

As we deal with these difficult times of being isolated alone, there is temptation around us each and every minute of the day. Before you give in, think about what you really want to accomplish and ask yourself: “Is this really going to help me get there?” If it is not, don’t do it. If…

5 Strategies for Dealing With the Unexpected

By John Lusher | May 14, 2020 |

Here is the interview I just completed on Fox News 26 In Houston. The topic is 5 Strategies for Dealing With the Unexpected.

Is Velocity Mindset a Sprint or Marathon?

By John Lusher | May 13, 2020 |

Is Velocity Mindset® a Sprint or a Marathon? Today’s video is a lesson on how to live your life with the Velocity Mindset® from renowned and legendary comedian Jerry Stiller, who passed away of natural causes at the age of 92 this week.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO KEEP EXISTING CLIENTS IN TODAY’S CRISIS?

By John Lusher | May 11, 2020 |

Many clients are calling asking me how do they keep their existing business when the world has shut down. My answer is simple: “Treat every existing client like they are a prospect.” In today’s video, I show how you can reformulate your value proposition to make it relevant to today’s issues. This is the best…

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Does Your Fear of Failure Impede Your Success?

By John Lusher / September 16, 2021 /

One of the biggest self-limiting stories in our heads is our fear of failure. Even leaders are not immune. However, cutting short corners and having a perfect life does not mean that you are going to be living a life of Velocity. Watch today’s video training to find out how to use failure as a…

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HOW WELL DO YOU HANDLE SURPRISES?

By John Lusher / December 24, 2020 /

If there is one lesson 2020 has taught us, it’s that we should always be prepared to deal with the unexpected. Dealing with the unexpected is a skill in itself. It involves solving problems you don’t have the answers to and trusting that everything will work out in the end. So what is the best…

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DO YOUR THOUGHTS HELP YOU SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS?

By John Lusher / September 30, 2020 /

Whenever you have a problem that needs a solution, the thoughts you focus on will determine your outcome. If you want to get clarity, gain Velocity and set yourself on the path to the destination you desire, ask yourself this one question. #VelocityMindset #ChooseYourThoughts #ProblemSolving

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HOW TO GET YOURSELF OUT OF A RUT AND REGAIN VELOCITY

By John Lusher / September 25, 2020 /

No matter how accomplished we are, we all are going to have down moments and get into ruts. The key is to get yourself out of the rut as fast as possible. The longer you stay there, the harder it is to get out. In today’s video, I share a simple yet powerful exercise that…

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WHAT’S STOPPING YOU FROM DOING WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO DO?

By John Lusher / September 21, 2020 /

Whether in business or personal lives, we often get stopped from doing what we really want by the reasons why we can’t. In today’s video, I share a simple trick that will help you change the conversation in your mind from why you can’t do something to finding a way to do it. #VelocityMindset #DoWhatYouWant…

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Are You Leveraging Your Points of Power in a Crisis?

By John Lusher / September 16, 2020 /

Do you know your Points of Power? When it comes to negotiating a new arrangement with your existing customer, you must play offense. The way to do this is by revisiting your Points of Power. In this video, brought back by popular demand, I reveal the three strategies you can use to ground yourself in…

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THREE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL PROSPECTING DURING COVID

By John Lusher / September 14, 2020 /

So how do you get through to the prospects when no one wants to get calls during COVID-19? I’ve been getting this question a lot from my clients and readers. In today’s video, I share three tips on what you should think about in your prospecting process during times like this. #VelocityMindset #prospecting #COVID19

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HOW THANKFUL ARE YOU?

By John Lusher / September 9, 2020 /

How do you show gratitude to those who contribute most to your success – your team? Today you are in for a special treat. A client of mine sent me a video that his production team made to thank all their plant workers who continued to shop up in tough times. It was a great…

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ARE YOU TAKING YOURSELF OUT OF THE GAME BEFORE IT EVEN STARTS?

By John Lusher / August 26, 2020 /

We all have heard about the benefits of positive thinking. But positive thinking alone won’t get you to where you want to be. In today’s video I show how thinking in the right mindset and visualizing the end result can help you get started, keep going and achieve your goals faster. #VelocityMindset #ThinkPositive #visualize #AchieveYourGoals

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HOW TO KEEP A CONVERSATION GOING TO GAIN VELOCITY

By John Lusher / August 24, 2020 /

Today, I’d like to follow up on the Friday video, in which I talked about the importance of being present in your conversation. I said that if your response is not coming fast enough in the conversation, it means you are not being present. However, there is a difference between pausing before responding, because you…

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