Leadership
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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
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
Read MoreYou 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…
Read MoreHave 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.…
Read MoreAs 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
Read MoreCan 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…
Read MoreAnyone 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…
Read MoreAs we are facing one of the worst health and economic crises in human history, taking care of our emotional wellbeing can be just as important as maintaining social distancing and washing hands. Stress, fear and negative thoughts have been documented to cause physical ailments that can be devastating. In today’s message, I share how…
Read MoreOur Health Care Workers and First Responders are doing an amazing job in helping all of us in difficult times. Please watch and share this video as we honor these heroes. #Covid19 #HealthecareFirstResponderHeroes #VelocityMindset
Read MoreDo you feel like you’ve lost control of your life because of the COVID-19 crisis? The feeling of loss of control is one of the biggest challenges all of us are facing. Before the crisis, we had to-do lists, dreams and plans. And then one day, POOF! – our world was turned upside down. So…
Read MoreSo what is a good strategy for selling during this crises? Try making HELP calls vs SALES calls. In today’s video I share how to use empathy to create an environment where your clients or customers feel safe to talk and actually hear the power and value of your offer. #HelpingIsNewSelling #COVID19crisis #VelocityMindset
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