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 a leader, you’ve probably identified and leveraged a number of personal talents and strengths. But have you considered that your real power may lie in what you’ve always thought of as your weakness? What if your weaknesses were actually your strengths? What if your scar were actually your star? In this video, Bruce Turkel,…
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In most companies, if a customer has a problem, the business will do what it takes to make that customer happy. That’s a good thing, right? But there is one thing they don’t do. In this video, Ultimate Customer Experience Expert® Scott McKain reveals why not being willing to be negative enough can hurt your business. …
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True success is not a solo act. You can only learn and earn so much from your own efforts; you can do so much more with the efforts of others around you. Leadership leverage is about expanding your effectiveness in achieving goals through others. These are individuals, teams or other entities who either complement your…
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With over 10 million job openings and only 6 million unemployed workers, employers have struggled for more than a year to hire enough people to fill open positions. In fact, finding and retaining the right candidates has been a major barrier to operation and to recovery for many business owners. So where have all the…
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Peak performance is no accident. It requires focus, preparation and hard work. In this video, my guest Gerhard Gschwandtner, Founder and CEO of Selling Power, reveals the key to setting the foundation for peak performance mindset. #VelocityMindset #leadership #PeakPerformance #LeadershipMindset #LeadershipCoach
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Featuring Scott McKain, Expert on the Ultimate Customer Experience® and Author of “Ten Best” Biz Book (Forbes) Leadership storytelling plays a big role when it comes to driving customer or employee loyalty and engagement. You might have a sales goal that you want your team to hit or a particular mission for them to buy…
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Every industry has a small set of high achievers. They are people you know and admire, including business leaders and other talented individuals. But there is an even smaller subset of people that exists within that group — the ultra-high achievers. These are the most exceptional individuals whose performances leave us shaking our heads in…
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Featuring Bob Chapman, Chairman and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc Named the #3 CEO in the world by Inc. magazine, Bob Chapman has transformed Barry-Wehmiller from a struggling business into a thriving operation with $3 billion in revenue. Watch this fragment from his recent Velocity Mindset® interview for the three transformative revelations he had that enabled him to…
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Focus and deep work are key when it comes to achieving success in business and life. In fact, a study by Potential Project concluded that staying focused enables managers and leaders to rise faster and higher in the ranks at work. Other studies reveal that high levels of focus make people feel more balanced and…
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Featuring Dr. Nido Qubein, President of High Point University You’ve heard it again and again: Everyone needs a mentor. The right mentor can help you gain confidence, develop new skills and set you up for success by showing how to get to where you want to be. But what exactly makes for great mentorship?…
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