Leadership

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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

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…

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…

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…

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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Not Every Client is Your Client. And That’s a Good Thing.

By John Lusher / April 27, 2022 /

Whenever the revenue stream dries out, it may be tempting to say yes to a prospect who wants something outside of your expertise. However, doing so will only make you lose money, diminish your confidence and destroy self-esteem. In this video, Scott McKain explains how staying within your expertise can help boost your credibility and…

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The Key to Long-Term Success With Your Clients

By John Lusher / April 21, 2022 /

You know the expression that the best way to predict the future is to create it. Forward-thinking companies like Google have invested in people with a futurist mindset to help guide their efforts and stay ahead of the curve. So how can you develop a future-oriented mindset and become indispensable for your clients? Grab your…

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How Knee-Jerk Reactions Destroy Your Success and Happiness

By John Lusher / April 20, 2022 /

As a leader, it’s easy to assume you don’t follow the herd mentality and make your own decisions. But in reality, it’s a lot harder to actually do it. To succeed, you need to be equipped with the right tools to avoid knee-jerk reactions and do what benefits you and your business, not what others…

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The One Thing Holding You Back From Selling More

By John Lusher / April 14, 2022 /

We all have heard the expression that perception is reality. Our perception – our sense of reality – is formed by all the things we’ve heard and the events we’ve been exposed to. It creates certain beliefs in our mind about what we think is possible and what is not. And those beliefs affect our…

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The Velocity Mindset®: What would the world be like if everyone acted like a leader?

By John Lusher / April 13, 2022 /

Everyone knows what qualities define a good leader. But how many of us know what steps to take to become that great leader? The secret formula is what I call the Velocity Mindset® – a perfect balance of speed and direction, both of which must remain in alignment for personal and professional success. Whether you…

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The One Act That Will Sabotage Your Revenue Velocity

By John Lusher / April 7, 2022 /

Boosting sales and revenue is at the top of every  sales executive’s list. But what if you haven’t seen the growth you desire despite all the time and efforts you invested? In this week’s video training, I share the one act that will sabotage your revenue growth faster than you ever thought was possible. #VelocityMindset…

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Are You Always In Control of Your Emotions?

By John Lusher / March 31, 2022 /

On Sunday night at the Oscars, we all saw firsthand what happens when someone loses control of their emotions. Will Smith got up from his seat, went up on stage and smacked Chris Rock in the face, because of a joke he made about his wife, Jada. Now there is history between the two of…

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Self-Sabotaging: How to Stop the Cycle

By John Lusher / March 30, 2022 /

Have you ever found yourself working toward an important goal but never being able to get closer to it? Self-sabotage destroys your self-confidence and hurts your progress. With every failed attempt to achieve your goals, you “prove” to yourself that you can’t or shouldn’t do it. Fortunately, you can escape self-defeating behavior and my guest…

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World-Class Leadership Lessons from Volodymyr Zelensky

By John Lusher / March 17, 2022 /

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is mirroring what a world-class leader would do if they were to be leading a cause or trying to solve a major crisis and get the masses to follow along. Leaders of any organization should take close note of the 3 key strategies that Zelensky is using to create and implement a Velocity Mindset®. Zelensky has…

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What is Velocity Mindset?

By John Lusher / March 9, 2022 /

Mindset is a key source of personal and professional growth. In essence, it defines who we are and what we do in our various roles. But what is Velocity Mindset®? And why is it such an essential trait of every high-impact leader? Get the answers here ==> www.VelocityMindset.com #VelocityMindset #leadership #SuccessMindset #sales #LeadershipBook

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