COVID-19

Why is Collaboration Critical in a Crisis

By John Lusher | April 23, 2020 |

As we all work our way out of the COVID-19 crisis, who can you collaborate with to come up with solutions that you wouldn’t have thought of on your own? #VelocityMindset #collaboration #StrongerTogether

DO YOU GIVE UP TOO EASILY?

By John Lusher | April 22, 2020 |

You may have heard me talk about my mother, Miriam Karr. She was a world-renowned Economist and Senior Vice President of Chase Manhattan Bank. But her way up to the top hadn’t always been smooth. As she was working her way up the corporate ladder in the 1960’s, Miriam was rejected a high-level position that she was obviously qualified…

WHAT SHOULD YOU FOCUS ON DURING THIS CRISIS?

By John Lusher | April 21, 2020 |

FOCUS acts as a diversion by preventing fears from paralyzing us.  FOCUS brings everyone together for a common goal.  FOCUS brings a sense of stability.  All of these are critical to maintaining calm and working out solutions on how to move forward. What are the three things you should FOCUS on today? #focus #VelocityMindset

ONE SIMPLE TECHNIQUE TO GAIN VELOCITY IN TODAY’S CRISIS

By John Lusher | April 17, 2020 |

Have you ever tried to do something new and your inner voice said: “I have no idea how to do this.” At this moment, what do you do? In this video, I share one simple technique that will enable you to build the foundation for your business success and gain Velocity in today’s new economy.…

HOW TO STAY ON TOP OF YOUR GAME IN TODAY’S CRISIS

By John Lusher | April 16, 2020 |

As a top executive in your profession, how often do you run into the proverbial buzz saw that dramatically reduces your productivity and results? If you’ve hit the wall in today’s crisis and need to refocus to add Velocity, overcome challenges and find new sales opportunities, today’s message is for you. #VelocityMindset #CEOmindset #StayOnTopOfYourGame  

LEADING THROUGH COVID-19 CRISIS: DO YOU PIVOT ENOUGH?

By John Lusher | April 15, 2020 |

To gain Velocity in your life and business, you must truly learn to pivot often, especially when you realize you want your actions to provide better or different results. Otherwise, your Velocity will be stalled. The Coronavirus crisis has given all of us time to pivot. Watch this video to find out how I use…

COULD YOU HANDLE THIS CRISIS WITHOUT TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY?

By John Lusher | April 13, 2020 |

For years I have been preaching to my corporate clients you are overlooking an opportunity if you are not having virtual meetings with your prospects, customers and team members. While we all wish we could go back to more face-to-face interaction, I challenge you to use this time to figure out how you can better…

LESSON LEARNED FROM COVID-19

By John Lusher | April 10, 2020 |

Can you name at least one good lesson that came out of the Coronavirus pandemic? As our worlds and sense of normal have been turned upside down, it’s amazing how we have all learned to adapt and change to meet the current reality. Today’s video highlights a huge learning point that this crisis has provided…

HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR SENSE OF EQUILIBRIUM IN A TIME OF CRISIS?

By John Lusher | April 9, 2020 |

When a crisis such as COVID-19 occurs out of nowhere and your life is thrown into sheer chaos, there are ways that you can still bring back a sense of balance into your life. Today, I’d like to share with you the process I use to get my mind off the negativity we are all…

WHO IS YOUR SOURCE OF INSPIRATION TODAY?

By John Lusher | April 8, 2020 |

Anyone who achieves the pinnacle of success will tell you they did NOT do it on their own. Their success is the sum total of all the inspiration that came their way to help push them through. In today’s video, I share who my source of inspiration is during this difficult time. He inspires me…

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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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