Mindset
What do applicants get wrong in the process of applying to a top-tier college like an Ivy League school? Today they believe that perfect SAT scores are enough to differentiate them. According to Christopher Rim, founder of Command Education, perfect test scores no longer differentiate students. They are simply the cost of entry. What differentiates…
When was the last time you truly listened to a captain’s welcome announcement on a plane? Last week, flying from New York to Florida, Captain Ian Wallace of @United Airlines came out of the cockpit before the doors closed. He grabbed the intercom and filled the aisle with his hulking presence. Looking directly at us,…
So, what’s all this talk about mindset? Mindset is so important because it dictates what your actions will be. Mindset is everything about your state of being. It’s about your skill sets, it’s about your belief system. It’s about how you see the world. That state of being leads to the decisions that you make.…
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…
Do you find yourself dwelling on what you could have done differently in your last sales call or conversation? It’s easy to fall into the trap of beating yourself up, but this negative self-talk only hinders your progress by slowing down your Velocity. Rather than focusing on the negative, why not adopt a more productive…
Leaders should embrace negativity and criticism to identify areas for improvement and create a culture of openness. Receptive leaders inspire confidence, risk-taking, and innovation, while using feedback to create a more engaged and productive workforce. In this video, my guest Scott McKain explains why it’s important for senior management to be positive about negativity and…
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,…
A seemingly small thing that makes a huge difference, mindset is the single most important factor that determines how successful you are going to become – in business and life. What you think directly affects your behavior, and not the other way around. Are you putting yourself into the right frame of mind to get…
We all want success, and we may even expect it in some way, but not everyone attends to the details and habits that build a successful outlook. This morning I walked into the lobby of the Residence Inn where I am staying in Winston-Salem and witnessed a surprising scene—the entire hotel staff was going through…
What do applicants get wrong in the process of applying to a top-tier college like an Ivy League school? Today they believe that perfect SAT scores are enough to differentiate them. According to Christopher Rim, founder of Command Education, perfect test scores no longer differentiate students. They are simply the cost of entry. What differentiates…
Read MoreWhen was the last time you truly listened to a captain’s welcome announcement on a plane? Last week, flying from New York to Florida, Captain Ian Wallace of @United Airlines came out of the cockpit before the doors closed. He grabbed the intercom and filled the aisle with his hulking presence. Looking directly at us,…
Read MoreSo, what’s all this talk about mindset? Mindset is so important because it dictates what your actions will be. Mindset is everything about your state of being. It’s about your skill sets, it’s about your belief system. It’s about how you see the world. That state of being leads to the decisions that you make.…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreDo you find yourself dwelling on what you could have done differently in your last sales call or conversation? It’s easy to fall into the trap of beating yourself up, but this negative self-talk only hinders your progress by slowing down your Velocity. Rather than focusing on the negative, why not adopt a more productive…
Read MoreLeaders should embrace negativity and criticism to identify areas for improvement and create a culture of openness. Receptive leaders inspire confidence, risk-taking, and innovation, while using feedback to create a more engaged and productive workforce. In this video, my guest Scott McKain explains why it’s important for senior management to be positive about negativity and…
Read MoreAs 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,…
Read MoreA seemingly small thing that makes a huge difference, mindset is the single most important factor that determines how successful you are going to become – in business and life. What you think directly affects your behavior, and not the other way around. Are you putting yourself into the right frame of mind to get…
Read MoreWe all want success, and we may even expect it in some way, but not everyone attends to the details and habits that build a successful outlook. This morning I walked into the lobby of the Residence Inn where I am staying in Winston-Salem and witnessed a surprising scene—the entire hotel staff was going through…
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