Zig Ziglar
If you go out looking for friends, you’re going to find they are very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you’ll find them everywhere
How to Bring Out the Best in People
(Excerpt from my new book: Maximize Your Influence) What’s the gold inside of this person? I’m sure you’ve heard of the golden rule; do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. It’s one of the greatest truths to live by. I’ve created another Golden Rule that I think is just as powerful: […]
How to Connect with People
From Knowledge To Application I just pulled out Keith Ferrazzi’s book “Never Eat Alone”. I think this must be my 6th time reviewing the book. Do you have books like this? Certain books that you regularly review? I don’t think information is our problem today. We’re starved for wisdom in a sea of information. If […]
What’s The Greatest Investment You Can Make?
Your Greatest Investment It’s the day after Christmas and I can honestly say it was a great holiday. It wasn’t because of the gifts or the food but it was the simple fact of spending time with those that I love without an agenda. I think sometimes for me it’s hard to simply sit and […]
Why You Need to Stay of The Drama Triangle
Living Drama-Free I think the greatest cost of entering into The Drama Triangle is the lack of productivity you encounter. I know this is true with me! Last week, I decided to enter the triangle (notice I said decided). I was feeling sorry for myself and decided to play the role of victim. Have you ever […]
You can always tell who the leader in a group is. He is the one asking the questions. -Hilton Johnson
How You Can Create a High Performance Team
The culture you create determines the results you enjoy Creating a high-trust high-performance culture is not something that just happens. It takes a strategy. In this fast-paced 30 minute podcast I go through some of the strategies that I’ve used in creating teams that perform at amazing levels! Remember, it doesn’t just take a strategy […]
How to get better so your business gets better
When You Get Better, Your Business Gets Better Last month I was a part of Michael Allosso’s workshop, “You on Your Best Day”. If you ever get the opportunity, don’t miss the chance to be in one of his trainings! A large portion of the day was devoted to working on your personal presentation skills. […]
How You Can Stay out of the Drama Triangle
Last Thursday I spoke at the Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce. Many of the participants told me that one of their major take-aways was an understanding of how not to enter the The Drama Triangle. I think it works with people, the way the Bermuda Triangle works with planes. We’ve heard of planes entering the Bermuda Triangle […]
Creating New Questions Can Change You!
Who Do You Spend Time With? I spent last week in Boston with a bunch of international change agents from Living Word Missions! We’ve been a part of this family for the last 17 years and every time I get around them I am challenged to give and do more! Your growth and development is always […]
Learn These Quick Tips for Communicating Better
Everyone Communicates! We are all communicators! This is how we get things done with other people and your success depends on your ability to get your message through the clutter. The better you become with your communication, the better your results! I just finished The Power to Connect. It’s a great resource for anyone that […]
How To Increase your Influence with People
Influence is Based on Trust Trust is never static. Everything you do impacts others’ level of trust in you because there is a difference between being trustworthy and being trusted. How you behave as a leader is always under the microscope, so be very conscious of whether you are building or diminishing trust. Have you […]
