5 Positive Leadership Strategies
Monday, June 15th, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | 8 Comments »These are uncertain times. Employees are questioning how their industry and job will be impacted by the current economy. They’re unsure about what action to take. Unfortunately this uncertainly creates what I call a VOID and my theory is that ...
Why Are Tiger Woods, Oprah, and Bill Gates Uncomfortable?
Monday, June 1st, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | 19 Comments »They are uncomfortable because they are the best at what they do…and the best are never comfortable with where they are. Why? Because they have a burning desire to improve and grow and this naturally creates a healthy discomfort. Most people ...
What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else
Monday, May 18th, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | No Comments »I am very excited that my latest book, Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else, is finally here! Training Camp, is an inspirational story about a small guy with a big heart and a special coach who ...
20 Ways to Get Mentally Tough
Monday, May 11th, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | 12 Comments »(Excerpt from Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else) I'm excited to share with you an excerpt from my new book, Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else, that releases next week. As we know ...
A Can of Positive Energy
Monday, May 4th, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Life, Newsletter | 27 Comments »I encountered a negative flight attendant on a recent trip to Dallas. So I decided to open up a Can of Positive Energy on him. I figured it was better than the alternative... a can of you know what. :) What ...
Keep Your Vision Alive
Monday, April 27th, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | 16 Comments »"90% of the game is half mental." -Yogi Berra Here's a question I bet you've never been asked before. At what mile do most people quit a marathon? If you are like me you would probably say the 26th mile. After ...
Learning from the Best
Sunday, April 19th, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | 6 Comments »Whenever I am hired to speak to a company I always interview several of their leaders before my talk and one of the questions I ask them is “Are there people in your company who are thriving right now, even ...
Thank You Thursdays
Sunday, April 12th, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | 16 Comments »Did you know that one of the simplest, most powerful strategies for enhanced leadership, sales and customer service is to thank your co-workers and customers? It's as simple as "Thank You." We just have to make time to say it-write it-and mean ...
Feed the Positive Dog
Monday, March 23rd, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | 32 Comments »CNN reported the other night that one-third of all Americans are losing sleep over the economy, 8 out of 10 people are stressed out, and an increasing number of people are turning to popping pills to deal with the stress ...
Turning a Negative into a Positive
Monday, March 16th, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | 4 Comments »If you read The No Complaining Rule you know it’s a fable about a woman named Hope who has a lot to complain about in her life. Her company is struggling, she’s having problems at home and she has to ...
