Pocket Sized Pep Talks

Being told we’re no longer wanted in business or in life can create a negative energy that follows us wherever we go. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talks I'll remind that there IS a solution. It isn't easy, but it works, and I’ll tell you what it is!

I’m a big fan of rituals and superstitions, but sometimes these quiet little customs can interfere with our effectiveness. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk and I’ll tell you one of the biggest problems these seemingly harmless superstitions can create, and what you can do about it!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: How your mindset and decisions can drive—or derail—your opportunities for success.   How we determine our mindset. How your mindset connects to mindfulness. How your mindset connects to success. How your beliefs and biases lead you to make bad decisions on the job, and cause poor or unexpected outcomes. The four components that make up our mindset.   Ho...

It’s early in the morning, and the alarm goes off. It doesn’t matter if it buzzes, bings, plays music or rings, it’s never a welcome sound. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk because what comes next fascinates me because I think it provides a quick glimpse into our personalities. Spoiler Alert: Don't hit that snooze bar!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: What inspired Eileen to write the book, Gifts from the Mountain. Her belief that metaphors are a key for better conversations in the workplace. The upsides and downsides of using metaphors to encourage conversation. A random look at some of the metaphors you use in her book, or as she puts it,  "Fuel-starter Questions."   A quick conversation about thou...

Let me set the stage for you: It’s a dark and rainy Sunday night, and you’re driving down the road when you spot what looks like a cold and miserable looking runner? You think to yourself: “Why in the world would that person pick a day like today to run?” In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll remind you there’s a lot more to that picture than you might imagine, and why the runner should be admired.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The three types of team habits that can improve your team and transform your work life. How to keep from being overwhelmed and rushing to do too many habits at a time.  How to get a team to agree that it’s a good thing to ask for help. How you tactfully include introverts who can so easily be missed. Ideas for keeping a team decision-making log. To lear...

Have you ever stood up to give a presentation and had that sinking feeling that you just didn’t have your “A” game going? It’s a sickening feeling, but it’s not always your fault. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I’ll tell you how to test whose fault it really is, and just what to do about it!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: When Eric knew he wanted to be a salesman.   How he got himself and kept himself motivated.   How he went about motivating those he managed.     Eric's approach to creating trust with prospects and clients. How he handled the, “I want to think about it?” objection. Some of his prospecting techniques.  How he handles the, "You cost too much," objection....

Sometimes what some people call “bad luck,” other people call “good fortune.” In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll prove to you that having a positive outlook can not only reduce your stress, it can improve your luck!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:   A look at Steve's version of the “One-Time Close." How Steve warms up a client. A look at authenticity, and how to achieve it. What do you say and do when a customer says, "You cost too much!" What Steve calls his, “shock and awe” techniques.   A unique perspective of the classic question, "Do you want to be first, or last?" When  you know when it’s t...

What if I can show you a way to not only motivate an audience, but help you to dramatically reduce the chances of aggressive behavior from any members of that audience? In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll tell you what this is, because although the question might not be asked… it absolutely needs to be answered!

In this Pocket-Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: I want to find out how this topic found you.  I see you started writing about this over 20 years ago.  Career medicine… not nutrition. You say your Health Begins in Your Mind—this is always a great starting point!  Tell me more about that. Definition of Stress/Mental Health  Floyd I also found it interesting that you write about Medical Illiteracy—two t...

Imagine that you are about to stand in front of a room full of people, and deliver a presentation that you’ve never delivered before. A little scary. You’re aware that this presentation is going to be very difficult to deliver well the first time. Even scarier. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll show you how moments like these can lead to the greatest presentations you'll ever deliver!

In this Pocket-Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The definition of "tech equity," and why it's often ignored and so vitally important. Tech equity areas: Alpha and Beta, and which your company needs. A look at how your company can decide how best to invest in technology. How IT levels the playing field for small- and medium-sized businesses.   A conversation about what sort of an investments Small and...

There are so many things that can sneak up and interfere with our productivity. Many of these distractions cannot be avoided, but in this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll let you know of one, careless email maneuver that you absolutely CAN avoid. I’ll tell you what it is, and go over a few simple solutions!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: How optimism and confidence, two traits to be admired, and two traits found in most entrepreneurs, can create unique challenges.  The harder the journey, the harder we fight.  But it can also create an irrational escalation of commitment (EoC).     The concept of, Sunken Cost Fallacy: a person who is reluctant to change a strategy or course of action be...

I’ve been mentoring a handful of clients lately who seem to answer a lot of my requests with the words, “I’ll try.” In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll tell why that hasn’t been working well for them... and for the record, "I'll try," doesn’t work so well for me either!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: His amazing journey from childhood challenges, to success, to a devastating 15 minutes of shame, through cancel culture, and back again.   His explanation for his actions, the collateral consequences of those actions, and what he's learned from them. The reality of the cancel culture moment. Des's lessons in business, one of which is never, ever... ever...

I’m going to tell you a true story about two people. It’s a story that plays out in so many lives when these two personalities collide, and the results are disturbing. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk we'll look at a key lesson to be learned when trying a little too hard to be right.

In this episode of Pocket Sized Pep Talks you'll learn: How his book,  My Daily Leadership: A powerful roadmap for leadership success found him!  An explanation of, ‘action bias’ and why he believes it’s a leader’s single most valuable resource. Antonio's process for journaling, and the incredible value he gets from this process. Evidence that shows emotional intelligence is the strongest single p...

Have you ever noticed that there are people in business, and in life, who you just want to believe? There are also those people who you find you are a little wary of and not so quick to believe what they say. Why are some people more believable than others? In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you learn the ramifications behind these simple question I’ll walk you through not just the problem, but the sol...

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: An amazing story involving Alan and Kobe Bryant that illustrates the importance of fundamentals.  How Alan ties the obsession of fundamentals to business. Alan witnessing and preaching a never-stop attitude of working to improve.   His belief that one of the most fundamental moves we all learn, and quickly forget; listening.   What a Winner’s Mindset lo...

As a guy who has been a member of several different gyms through the years, I had to smile when I saw a recent commercial for a competing gym. It’s everything my gym is not, and yet, they provide an amazing lesson in marketing. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you’ll see how to differentiate your business and find your niche

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: Jeff's view of what has the greatest influence on the success or failure when it comes to change: The potential for resistance.  How you go about moving others past the resistance to change. Six critical tips every leader needs to know to get fast returns from the consistency of change.  The art of creating a motivational narrative around a singular goa...