Pocket Sized Pep Talks

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The mistake most make focusing solely on in-house marketing, or solely on vendors Some of the moves Fortune 100 make on a small business budget The value of hiring a marketing agency over an in-house marketing team to not replace, but work with your in-house team  How to know when you’re ready to outsource your marketing How to quickly pivot your busine...

With an approval rating that has now sunk to less than 20%, our United States Congress can teach you a lot about How NOT to Change Minds. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll remind you of two of the oldest rules of influence, and I’m quite certain those numbers would improve dramatically if they just would heed these lessons. Oh, and you'll benefit if you remember them too!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The unusual journey that Doug has taken, with its twist and turns.    Some common lessons regardless of the business you are in.   The truth about what income can be derived from podcasting.  Spoiler alert: It's a LOT! One of the biggest challenges of being an entrepreneur - the amount of time most put into our businesses.   How  writing a book shaped t...

Conducting seminars in Switzerland gave me the privilege of visiting a beautiful country, and working with extraordinary people. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll share with you a lesson that trip also provided me and it centers on getting yourself motivated.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The inspiration behind this book. A quick, and succinct explanation of the process that the book is  named for: Name, Claim, and Reframe®.   The difference between masculine and feminine leadership and sales traits. Our toughest critic; our inner critic and how to we overcome our limiting beliefs.   The concept behind being a Gentle Warrior.   How we’re...

I learned a lot about selling from my father, but probably the most lasting lesson he ever taught me had less to do with selling, and more to do with integrity. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll not only tell you what that lesson was, I’ll tell you why it’s so darn important.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: An actual definition for the term, "officeverse." The impact this next officeverse will have on many things including, believe it or not, cold calling!  What "office shock" is, and why it is important. The difference between thinking from the present to the future as opposed to the future back, and why this is important. One of my concerns, the lack of...

One of the most fundamental techniques to warmup a group of strangers in a training environment, or any environment, is to provide what’s know as an, “icebreaker.” In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll remind you what an icebreaker is, what it can accomplish, and the price you'll pay by skipping it!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn that everybody has a story; and you'll hear her's.   The courage it took to walk away from what looked on paper like a perfect life. The courage it took to walk away from what looked like a perfect corporate position; one she worked hard to obtain. Her dream of empowering more women like herself, and what she did to make that dream come true. Her incredi...

Want to know the most often asked question an author hears? “How do you write a book?” My answer is a fairly simple one because it all starts with one thing. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll tell you exactly what that one thing is… just in case a book is in your future!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The connection and some new/old approaches adapted from traditional wisdom. How spirituality plays a part in the workplace? The value of adapting Shabbat—the Jewish day of rest, for everyone to prevent burnout, and perhaps living a more meaningful, fulfilling life. How his message connects to the necessity to be resilient and bounce back from customer r...

Have you ever had the opportunity to witness the power of truly being part of a team? I’m not talking about random people thrown together: I mean a real team. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll share with you what makes up a real team, what a real team can accomplish, and how to create a team that will almost always overachieve.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: How this book, The Dropout Multi-Millionaire: 37 Business Lessons on How to Succeed in Business With No Money No Education and No Clue found him! Why the, "No Clue" part of his title is relevant.  A handful of his 37 business lessons he shares with businesses.  His explanation as to why most businesses fail. Why many of us, particularly entrepreneurs, r...

So often, it seems like the introduction of a new technology creates more harm than good. But when it comes to books, a new technology has been trying to make inroads into the publishing world, and the potential is amazing. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn more about this technology, and a reason to seek it out!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: How her  early life as an immigrant shaped who she is today. The hurdles she personally faced and how she overcome them. A handful of the ten leadership principals in her book that illustrate how the people-centered, life-affirming ways Latinos have led their community.  How Juana believes Latinos are the antidote to the raging materialism and greed tha...

Some years ago, I took a road trip to Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to meet with a very special person. I had exchanged letters with this man for over five years, and through our conversations, I learned a lot about choices. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll hear an inspiring story about this man who not only lived his choices, he wrote a book, which later became a move about the lessons he learned f...

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: Other things that motivate people other than promotions, moves, and title changes! The risks and challenges associated with defining careers and career development exclusively by promotions & positions. Some alternate ways to think about careers and career development. Alternatives to promotions.  Management training's contribution... or lack thereof......

Recently, I witnessed a classic mistake made by presenters... and it was made by a professional speaker. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll not only tell you what it was, and how it diminished his performance, I’ll also tell you how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: • Myth #1  Being your own boss sets you free.  • Myth #2. Defining your Core Values and putting them on your website drives culture. • Myth #3 Retaining "wrong people" in the job is better having no one at all- especially with a super challenging labor market. • Myth #4 Accountability: Can leaders and managers MAKE people accountable. • Myth #5 Can't ha...

What does a comedy team – the greatest comedy team ever – have to do with the way you present information? The answer is everything, and in this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll tell you who they are, why you should care, and even a secret connection I have with these amazing two men!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: What clicked, and made her first book, Love’em or Lose’em become a massive success currently being published in 6 editions! The value that internal mobility programs bring to organizations.  Why  companies should want to invest in mobility programs.  Some keys to employee recognition. Some practical ideas that companies can do to support and inspire emp...

Figuring out an intelligent giveaway when you’re a presenter is not as easy as you might think. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk listen in, because I’m quite confident, I can tell you how to get this little potentially important move just right!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: Why her book, Communicating with Courage was so important for her to write, and a brief look at her writing process. Michelle's take on imposter syndrome, and how to cope with it. A brief look at the four challenges that surround a lack of confidence; hiding, defining, rationalizing, and settling.  Some hidden challenges that are the most difficult for...

What if I could provide you with two special words? These two words are so powerful that they can help you in almost any professional interaction you might find yourself in. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talks, and I’ll tell you what these two words are! You WANT to listen to this one!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: Not just learning from winning and losing, but the value of doing just that! Why  so few enterprise sales reps make their quota in their first year. Thoughts about growing your sales pipeline and why doing so is so crucial.  How can companies increase their customer retention. What questions a new sales rep should ask their customers to start the flywhe...