Motivation

Make Sure You Are Heard

By ronkarr.Admin | May 2, 2003 |

When David Zappone was trying to get a job interview in the 1970’s, he realized the manager looking for the right candidate was likely to receive hundreds of resumes. He decided to tape his resume as a way to ensure his resume made it to the top of the pile. David recorded the reasons why…

Passion

By ronkarr.Admin | April 2, 2003 |

Abraham Lincoln once said, “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.” When you read about Lita Rosario above and analyze all of the superstars in sales today, you realize that Lincoln’s quote is still relevant to our success. The passion to follow through on your…

Back to the Future

By ronkarr.Admin | February 2, 2003 |

Recently, Charles Schwab was quoted as saying that families are not spending enough time talking about money. He feels more time should be spent on this subject since money is crucial if you are going to fund your dreams. I agree with this and will take it one step further. We don’t spend enough time…

Back to the Future

By ronkarr.Admin | January 2, 2003 |

There are several paths many of us are on, most of which will not get us where we want to be. Do you ever feel like you are running around in circles? Many times this results from not having a clear vision of what you are after. A clear and powerful purpose that is strong…

Being Present in the Moment

By ronkarr.Admin | December 2, 2002 |

A few years ago, I participated in a 9-week seminar that met on Wednesday nights. It was a huge commitment considering my travel schedule and many participants found it tough to give it their all. Half way through the program, a young college student got up and suggested that we end the program that night.…

The Mighty Impact of Small Steps

By ronkarr.Admin | November 2, 2002 |

The Weight Watchers diet revolves around a point system. Depending on whether or not you are a male or female, you are allotted a certain amount of points each day. Each food type is rated in terms of points. People simply have to count their points on a daily basis. Each day, you know whether…

What’s Your Decision?

By ronkarr.Admin | October 2, 2002 |

A man and a woman are walking down the street and see a for sale sign on a six story apartment building in a less than desirable part of town. The man comments on how foolish anyone must be to spend their hard earned money on a building in such disrepair in a bad part…

What Should You Do?

By ronkarr.Admin | September 2, 2002 |

Recently I received an e-mail from a friend. She forwarded a message from a client whom she trusted. The e-mail claimed that Microsoft will send you over $200 for every person you forward this e-mail to. They are doing this as an experiment. I checked it out and of course it was not true. (By…

What, Me Nervous?

By ronkarr.Admin | August 2, 2002 |

You ever wonder if peak performers ever get nervous? Just ask Rich Beem, the 2002 PGA Champion and a virtual unknown to the golfing public. Unknown at least until last weekend. He is now well known for taking Pepto-Bismol to calm his stomach down. Bob Hope was asked how he gets rid of the butterflies.…

No, No, No, No, No!

By ronkarr.Admin | June 2, 2002 |

A friend of mine, Matt Gibble, just left for Lake Placid to run an Iron Man Race. That’s swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles and running a marathon distance of 26.2 miles. Just the thought of thinking about this tires me out. In speaking to Matt before he left, he told me a story of…

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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…

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From Stale to Stellar: How to Break Your Routine Without Taking a Vacation

By John Lusher / August 17, 2023 /

How do you invigorate yourself when you are bored or deflated? The good news is you don’t have to go on vacation. But when you are bored or deflated, this is when you start to lose your edge. The key to a sustainable business is what we call “Rinse and Repeat.” Consistently doing the right…

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How to Get Yourself out of a Rut and Regain Velocity

By John Lusher / July 13, 2023 /

Yesterday morning started out with me helping a client get out of a rut. He just spent 6 months working on a big deal, putting his whole life into it. And it did not go the way he wanted to. And of course, he got depressed. He got down on himself when he started doubting…

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How to Get Your Team Onboard with Your Vision

By John Lusher / February 24, 2023 /

To achieve Velocity and earn your team’s support for your vision, it’s crucial to involve them in the process. By providing their input and assistance in crafting the plan, they will develop a vested interest and be motivated to help you advance it. So how can you engage your team and achieve your organization’s goals faster? Find out in…

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How to Set the Foundation for Peak Performance Mindset

By John Lusher / November 16, 2022 /

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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A Simple Way to Stop Negative Thoughts

By John Lusher / August 24, 2022 /

It’s easy to let negative thoughts invade your mind. But addressing this is essential to good leadership—not just personal development. Think about it. If you are being negatively impacted with your negative thinking, how is that affecting you when it comes to leading others? In this video, motivational speaker and bestselling author Randy Gage shares…

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The Key to Overcoming Negative Thinking

By John Lusher / May 16, 2022 /

It’s perfectly normal to talk to yourself. Self-talk is how we process information and solve problems. The problem is negative, self-limiting thoughts—things we tell ourselves that keep us from moving forward. When our self-talk says, “that’s too hard” or “you’re not good enough to pull that off,” we surrender without a fight. Luckily, there is…

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ARE YOU SETTING YOURSELF UP TO FAIL?

By John Lusher / February 4, 2021 /

Multitasking seems like a great way to accomplish a lot in less time. But neuro-science research shows that there is really no true multitasking. In fact, multitasking can reduce productivity by as much as 40%, some researchers suggest. So what is it that makes multitasking such a productivity killer? Find out in this video. #VelocityMindset…

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YOUR SALES CALL DIDN’T GO AS PLANNED. NOW WHAT?

By John Lusher / October 26, 2020 /

How much time do you waste beating yourself up over something that you think you should’ve done or said on your last sales call or in a previous conversation? But all it really does is it strips away your Velocity, because it makes you concentrate on the negative. So what should you do instead next…

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THE POWER OF THE PAUSE

By John Lusher / June 3, 2020 /

Did you know that you can gain Velocity by pausing more? COVID-19 forced all of us to take a pause in life. It allowed us to rethink our goals and to make sure our actions are supporting them. But in reality, pausing is an action that should be done on a daily basis. The more…

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