Leadership
Whether in business or personal lives, we often get stopped from doing what we really want by the reasons why we can’t. In today’s video, I share a simple trick that will help you change the conversation in your mind from why you can’t do something to finding a way to do it. #VelocityMindset #DoWhatYouWant…
Did you ever get to an emotional impasse that prevented you from moving the negotiations forward? Find out how to get above the emotions, so you can release creativity, find a solution and come to an agreement that both sides can live with. #VelocityMindset #EmotionalIntelligence #negotiations #ProblemSolving
Do you know your Points of Power? When it comes to negotiating a new arrangement with your existing customer, you must play offense. The way to do this is by revisiting your Points of Power. In this video, brought back by popular demand, I reveal the three strategies you can use to ground yourself in…
So how do you get through to the prospects when no one wants to get calls during COVID-19? I’ve been getting this question a lot from my clients and readers. In today’s video, I share three tips on what you should think about in your prospecting process during times like this. #VelocityMindset #prospecting #COVID19
Intuition plays an essential role for decision-making in today’s rapidly changing environment. Leaders like Steve Jobs have been known to place great emphasis on their gut feelings and incorporate it in most, if not all, of their decisions. So what is intuition? How can it be used as a leadership skill? And when should you trust…
How do you show gratitude to those who contribute most to your success – your team? Today you are in for a special treat. A client of mine sent me a video that his production team made to thank all their plant workers who continued to shop up in tough times. It was a great…
Let’s be honest, we all have to find innovative ways to navigate these turbulent times. When we find ourselves in a crisis, we have to overcome challenges that affect our performance or our ability to lead. The good news is that there IS a solution! #VelocityMindset #leadership #CrisisManagement
Alignment is a key piece to Velocity. Lack of alignment will create resistance and impede your success. So how do you gain an alignment with the people you are trying to influence? Find out in today’s video. #VelocityMindset #alignment #leadership #influence
Too often, we try to do too many things that are not germane to the outcomes we desire. In turbulent times, however, it’s more important than ever to identify and prioritize the top tasks that are critical to the outcome, focus on them, and make sure your team has the tools to achieve them. In…
We all have heard about the benefits of positive thinking. But positive thinking alone won’t get you to where you want to be. In today’s video I show how thinking in the right mindset and visualizing the end result can help you get started, keep going and achieve your goals faster. #VelocityMindset #ThinkPositive #visualize #AchieveYourGoals
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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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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So how can you enhance the customer experience while at the same time increasing your own Velocity? You may have read this week that Starbucks is investing billions of dollars to cut down customer wait times by 55 seconds. Their solution? The new syrup machine. With it, baristas can simply press a button to access milk and…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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