Crisis Management

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.

HOW DO YOU GAIN VELOCITY WITH DEALS STALLED DURING A CRISIS?

By John Lusher | May 4, 2020 |

COVID-19 is changing the priorities and strategies of many organizations. When you call a prospect, it’s not your proposal you should be asking about.   In this video, I offer the best way to create urgency for a stalled deal in today’s environment. #VelocityMindset #dealornodeal 

IT’S NOT WHAT HAPPENS IN LIFE THAT COUNTS. IT’S HOW YOU DEAL WITH IT.

By John Lusher | May 1, 2020 |

That’s the lesson I learned from Jodi Cali, a 46-year-old single mom to three daughters. In a relatively short period of time, she went from being a healthy individual to battling two life-threatening diseases. Jodi could easily have gone down a rabbit hole of self-pity and anger. Instead, she made a tough decision. Sometimes our…

HOW THANKFUL ARE YOU?

By John Lusher | April 30, 2020 |

Today you are in for a special treat. A client of mine sent me a video that his production team made. It was a big thank you to all of the plant workers who continued to show up in tough times. The video was a phenomenal team building exercise, one that generated a lot of…

HOW WELL DO YOU HANDLE SURPRISES?

By John Lusher | April 29, 2020 |

If there’s one lesson we’ve learned from COVID-19, it’s that even though you may have created the best laid plans, you should always be ready 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. So how do you better deal…

DID YOU KNOW THAT LEARNING NEW SKILLS IS GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN?

By John Lusher | April 28, 2020 |

For years, I wanted to learn to play the keyboard for my enjoyment, but always avoided it. It seemed like such a huge and difficult mountain to climb. Turns out the things that initially seem insurmountable to us are not really all that unreachable. So please enjoy the fruits of my labor. Okay, I’m no…

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

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

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  

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…

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WHY CYBERSECURITY IS A BUSINESS DECISION

By John Lusher / August 19, 2021 /

The rapidly growing need to keep a business secure while fueling its growth is the essence of why cybersecurity has become a business decision. Statistics show it’s typically under six months that a business will be able to stay open after a major data breach. So what cybersecurity strategies can you adopt to protect your…

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HOW TO GET OUT OF THE CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE AND REGAIN VELOCITY

By John Lusher / June 10, 2021 /

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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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…

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How To Turn Empty Seats Into Revenue

By John Lusher / March 4, 2021 /

In March of 2020, stadiums and arenas all over the world suddenly lost a ton of revenue from their seats going empty because of the pandemic lockdown. That forced them to find alternate solutions, so they could still generate revenue from one of their major inventory assets – seats. In today’s video, I share how…

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ARE YOU IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE PEOPLE YOU ARE TRYING TO INFLUENCE?

By John Lusher / August 31, 2020 /

Alignment is a key piece to Velocity. Lack of alignment will create resistance and impede your success. So how do you gain an alignment with the people you are trying to influence? Find out in today’s video. #VelocityMindset #alignment #leadership #influence

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HOW DO YOU FIGHT A WORLD WAR WITH VELOCITY?

By John Lusher / July 17, 2020 /

Today, we are fighting World War Three when it comes to the Coronavirus. It is different than the first two world wars, because this time the enemy is invisible. But there is one key strategy we can borrow from the previous two wars to defeat COVID-19. #VelocityMindset #DefeatCOVID19    

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WHAT DO FREEDOM AND SUCCESS HAVE IN COMMON?

By John Lusher / July 1, 2020 /

When I think about FREEDOM and SUCCESS, the one thing that comes to mind is that you can’t achieve either of them without sacrifice. So as the fireworks go up this 4th of July weekend, ask yourself what are you willing to sacrifice and do differently to help everyone come together and be united to…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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