Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert

It's a common belief that simply being excellent in our field of work leads to career success. Quality is important, but it's not the only determinant of career success. Quality needs to be combined with warmth and reliability . What if you're excellent in your area of expertise but difficult to work with or can't be counted on? In episode #137 of the Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert podca...

"A lie, believed to be true, will affect your life as if it were true." - Henry Cloud "I'm not a morning person." "I'm not good with technology." "The other candidates are more qualified than me. I'll never get the job." Your beliefs determine your behavior. How you view life is how you do life. You cannot consistently act in a way that is inconsistent with the way you see yourself. In episode #13...

"Learning to communicate skillfully will rapidly improve every area of your life." - Brian Tracy Communication is one of life's most important skills. Why? Because we communicate 80% of our waking hours. Today, we suffer from information overload. Most communication is simply a data dump. Learn how to structure your communication in a way that is easy to understand. In episode #135 of the Accelera...

Let's be honest. Most presentations are boring. How many times have you wished a presentation would go longer? Developing the skill of delivering a compelling presentation will set you apart in the marketplace. Most people refuse to give a presentation. If they are 'forced' into it, they just want to "get it over with!" I want you to get good! When you deliver a tight, cohesive, and compelling pre...

"Nothing can add more power to your life than concentrating all your energies on a limited set of targets." -Nido Qubein Most people live lives of constant distraction, never giving their full attention to one person or project. They're diffused and distracted. They dabble and dawdle.  Years ago, having a high IQ was a competitive advantage. Cal Newport, the author of the book Deep Work,  has said...

"Efficiency is doing things right. Effectiveness is doing the right things." -Peter Drucker Years ago, I taught workshops on time management and maximum productivity. But a fulfilling life doesn't mean getting the most done in the shortest amount of time. Efficiency is about completing tasks with minimal wasted time and resources.  But what if you are efficient at something that doesn't need to be...

We all feel we have too much to do and too little time. Consequently, we feel overwhelmed and stressed. But you can : Have your act together Stay on top of things Feel in control Meet and even beat deadlines But you can't wing it. You have to have a system. In this month's podcast episode, I share a simple system for capturing and determining the priority of all your tasks.  This system is easy to...

We all have responsibilities and obligations, but I'm convinced that life is also meant to be enjoyed.  Too many of us are so 'busy being busy' or leading lives of distraction that we don't pursue things that bring us true enjoyment. In this podcast episode, I share 7 ways to enjoy life. I hope you'll give it a listen. Remember, if you aren't enjoying life, others won't enjoy you!

Our emotions can either hurt us or help us. Research shows that 80% of career success comes from Emotional Intelligence , not IQ. How you handle yourself in the workplace goes a long way in determining career success. And how you manage yourself in your personal life will go a long well in determining the quality of your life and your relationships. In this podcast episode, I share the key action...

In strength training, a strong core enables muscles to work in harmony and leads to better balance and stability. Stability is essential whether on the playing field or in regular activities. Similarly, strengthening your C.O.R.E. emotional muscles provides stability for you emotionally. In this podcast episode, I explain how Confidence, Optimism, Resilience , and Enthusiasm provide emotional stab...

This month's podcast episode is  How to Discover and Develop Your Strengths. My life took a dramatic turn for the better when I discovered my area of giftedness at the age of 43. I want you to experience the benefits of identifying your strengths too.  

"This is the true joy of life; to be used by a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; to be thoroughly worn out before being thrown on the scrap heap; to be a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that life will not devote itself to making you happy." - George Bernard Shaw Too many people today are diffused and distracted. Too ma...

"The ability to work well with others is as purchasable a commodity as coffee and sugar. And I pay more for that ability than any other under the sun." - J. D. Rockefeller J.D. Rockefeller said that quote when he was the wealthiest person in the world. You can teach people processes, procedures, and technical skills. But teaching someone to work well with others is very challenging. In this podcas...

"Your life today is the result of all of the choices you've made in the past. When you make new choices, you create a new future." - Brian Tracy You possess  the power of choice.   Your destiny is made up of daily decisions. You are free to choose your path and take control of your future. The decisions you make every day impact the quality of your life. Your decisions today will follow you into t...

"Change is inevitable, except from the vending machine." - Steven Wright A key skill in the marketplace today is adaptability. For organizations to thrive, they need to adapt to constantly changing conditions. If you resist an inevitable change, you'll become frustrated, stall your career, and hinder organizational progress. You can't drive or thrive through life looking in the rearview mirror. In...

In sports, you can either play not to lose , or play to win . In life, you can either let things happen or make things happen. Play offense, play to win. Don't think survive, think thrive. Think big. Live life full out. In this podcast episode, I share ways to be proactive and play to win in life.

In sports, you can either play not to lose , or play to win . In life, you can either let things happen or make things happen. Play offense, play to win. Don't think survive, think thrive. Think big. Live life full out. In this podcast episode, I share ways to be proactive and play to win in life.

I've been thinking about how life works and am fascinated by the 'laws of life'.  For example, take the life principle  Consistency Beats Intensity.   Which leads to better results? Exercising moderately 30 minutes a day or intensely for several hours on a Saturday. Practicing piano 20 minutes a day or an hour every Sunday. Reviewing your study notes a little each day or ignoring your notes and th...

Just like the battery on a smartphone, all day long you are expending energy. At the end of the day, your energy is near depletion. And just like the battery on a smartphone, you need to take time to recharge, refuel, and replenish. High performers know the importance of energy management. You want to be in a position to encourage, inspire, and energize others. You can't give away something you do...

Here's a powerful combination: be very good at what you do and be easy to work with. There is a saying in Human Resources circles; People are hired for their technical competence and fired for their interpersonal incompetence. We want to do business with others we know and like. In this episode, I share 5 Ways To Increase Your Likeability . When you do, you'll experience more professional and pers...

The ride from being laid off to building a successful business has been filled with ups and downs, highs and lows. And I wouldn't trade it for anything. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I've grown as a person and have learned many life principles along the way. In this episode, I share with you 7 life lessons I have learned while building my business.  You can apply these lessons to any a...

If you develop mastery in your field of expertise and combine that knowledge with great relational skills, you'll be the whole package. In this episode, I share with you three ways to develop mastery in your profession and three ways to increase your relational intelligence. I am confident you will find this episode practical and inspiring.

There are two parts to high-performance in the marketplace: job expertise and positive behaviors . In this episode I detail 7 Positive Behaviors, when added to your expertise, will make you uniquely valuable. Job competence and positive behaviors is the dynamic duo!