Seize the Moment
Monday, June 29th, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | 4 Comments »I can recall many moments in my life where the spotlight and pressure was on me and I rose to the occasion and hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth. I can also remember many moments where I ...
The Greatest Sales Strategy Ever
Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | 17 Comments »As a student of people and ideas I have to admit that what two guys are doing in a Northeast Florida Starbucks is absolutely genius. The other day as I tried to pay for my green tea at my local Starbucks ...
5 Positive Leadership Strategies
Monday, June 15th, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | 7 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 ...
Will Smith’s Secret to Success
Monday, June 8th, 2009 Posted in Newsletter | 1 Comment »What does a treadmill have to do with Will Smith’s success as a movie star and actor? Everything! When asked by an interviewer to explain his success, he responded: “I’m not afraid to die on a treadmill. I will not be outworked. You ...
Why Are Tiger Woods, Oprah, and Bill Gates Uncomfortable?
Monday, June 1st, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | 18 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 ...
Humble and Hungry
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 Posted in Newsletter | 11 Comments »A young man asked me the other day if I had one piece of advice to give him, as he graduates college, what it would be. I told him to be humble and hungry. Be humble. Don’t think you know it ...
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 ...
