Leadership

How to Get Yourself out of a Rut and Regain Velocity

By John Lusher | July 13, 2023 |

Yesterday morning started out with me helping a client get out of a rut. He just spent 6 months working on a big deal, putting his whole life into it. And it did not go the way he wanted to. And of course, he got depressed. He got down on himself when he started doubting…

How to gain velocity when you have a busy schedule

By John Lusher | July 7, 2023 |

So how do you gain velocity when you have too much to do? As many of you can relate, I’m in a really busy time of my life. So recently, I reached out to my marketing team and simply said that unless a task is extremely urgent, I am unable to accept any new responsibilities…

The Winning Formula: Integrating Sales and Marketing for Unparalleled Success

By John Lusher | June 27, 2023 |

To maximize sales growth, leaders now recognize the importance of collaboration between sales and marketing teams. It’s no longer just about marketing generating leads and sales closing deals separately. Achieving success together requires a shared mindset and vision. So how do you unite your sales and marketing teams for a common goal? Discover in this video. #VelocityMindset…

Do Your Thoughts Help You Solve Your Problems?

By John Lusher | June 22, 2023 |

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 important question. #VelocityMindset #leadership  #ChooseYourThoughts #ProblemSolving

Leadership as a Key to Sales Success

By John Lusher | June 16, 2023 |

Leadership isn’t limited to a select few; it resides within each one of us. We all possess the ability to lead in our own lives, families, and pursue our purpose. For sales people, leadership is about leading their potential clients or customers through a decision-making process to help them make the right decision. If you…

How to Get Past an Emotional Trigger

By John Lusher | June 15, 2023 |

In intense debates, we often find ourselves triggering one another, with both parties adamantly clinging to their own positions and refusing to budge. Unfortunately, this only serves to inflame the argument and escalate the conflict. So what can you do instead to minimize those emotional responses and accomplish the desired outcome of the conversation? Watch…

Stop Letting Your Fears Do The Driving

By John Lusher | May 25, 2023 |

As leaders, our fears can inadvertently hinder the growth and creativity of those we lead, projecting limitations onto our team members. This stifles their innovation and replaces possibilities with self-imposed boundaries. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this week’s video training we explore the transformative power of fearless leadership. Check it out!…

Risk Mitigation with The Velocity Mindset

By John Lusher | May 10, 2023 |

Whether you are in sales or in a leadership position, you are going to be faced with making decisions and taking risks. Sometimes you will err in your decisions, but that is not what robs you of Velocity. Watch this week’s video training to discover the key to risk mitigation with the Velocity Mindset®. #sales #leadership #RiskMitigation

Do Your Assumptions Rob You Of Velocity?

By John Lusher | May 5, 2023 |

Get ready for a hilarious tale that taught me an important lesson! I can’t believe I’m about to share this embarrassing moment with you, but hey, we all make mistakes, right? And this one’s too good not to share. Watch this video for a good laugh and a valuable learning lesson for Velocity. #VelocityMindset #assumption…

What Stops Companies From Hiring Top Performers

By John Lusher | March 23, 2023 |

Are you struggling to find your next top performer? It could be because you’re asking the wrong questions. Discover the questions that truly matter when finding your next star employee in this week’s video training. #VelocityMindset #leadership #TeamBuilding #sales

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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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Are You Taking Yourself Out of the Game Before It Even Starts?

By John Lusher / September 14, 2023 /

This morning, when I got up, I wanted to walk four miles. Immediately, my head started questioning if I really wanted to do it. I had a meeting in two hours, and my knees and hips were hurting. Now, you have to remember I’ve had several surgeries that fused half of my back, so if…

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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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