Pocket Sized Pep Talks

Have you ever had a well thought out plan that didn’t come to fruition, but ended up providing you a far deeper lesson? In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you’ll get a great example of just what I mean...

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: What inspired Craig to write his book, "The Actor's Mindset."  The connection between an actor's journey and those in business.   How has the acting industry has changed since the start of Craig's career.  The relevance of acting for managers, parents, job seeker, and more.  The mistake so many people make confusing a business relationship with friendsh...

“How’s business?” Before you spit out a response, understand this is a trickier question then you may think. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk you’ll get a look at a variety of responses, and perhaps gain a dose of empathy.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: Information about the met you some years ago when you were creating the Institute for Excellence in Sales.  What inspired Fred to create his podcast.  Some of the 14 most common themes from his 500 + shows.  Advice for sales leaders of companies who want to appear on podcasts. One that you recommend for our listeners?  Make whoever you’re talking to fee...

I think there is nothing I like more than to be pulled off into a corner of a room, presented with a business issue, and asked for advice. It’s not only fulfilling, it provides terrific Pocket Sized Pep Talk material. In this, or any economy, it's important to protect your territory, and that just what you'll be hearing a quick, five-minute story about.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talks, you'll learn: How, as the pandemic winds down and organizations reopen, the changes to the workplace. The pivot to remote and blended workforces, along with the rise of analytics and AI, and other changes have already taken place.  What inspired the book the book Dr. Grady co-authored, Stuck: How to Win at Work by Understanding Loss Some best practices to get people...

Recently, a client of mine mentioned they were the, "Cadillac" of their industry. In this quick, three-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'd like to remind you that although Cadillacs are wonderful cars, words really DO matter.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: How Jennifer got interested in this subject.  (Spoiler Alert:  Jennifer is an extrovert, but her husband of close to 50 years is an introvert.) How to connect better at the workplace and create, "introvert-friendly workplaces." How  introverts have been responding to  working remotely. The unusual concept of “loudership." Some leadership tactics to harn...

Want to learn one of the biggest secrets of giving a presentation? Spoiler Alert: It doesn’t come from the body of the presentation. In this six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I’ll not only tell you where it does come from, you’ll get one more “Rob and another President” story while we’re at it!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The ups and downs of Ted's meteoric rise, along with a few process moves learned learned along the way. Ted's ability to take initiative, advocating for the customer, and anticipating and acting on the need to create change.   What makes underdogs succeed. The need to “Show you’re your teeth” from time to time to gain respect.   How learning to sell as...

How in the world could a foul ball that sailed 50 feet over the crowd's head become the inspiration for a podcast? In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll learn three process behaviors to increase your chances when luck comes your way!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: • How Dr. Joseph personally overcame more than 1,500 educational and professional rejections and used them to attain landmark achievements.   • How he took those dreaded rejections and embraced them.  • How we constantly promote our achievements but rarely spend time addressing the lessons learned from our failures, let alone draw inspiration from them....

Have you ever woken up one day and said, “I feel like reinventing my business?” That I did thirty years ago and I learned a lot. But years later I feel like I learned a lot more about the subject when I reinvented my own head. Curious? In this quick, five minute Pocket Sized Pep these questions and more will be answered!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: Some of the initial choices Ron James made that led him to prison as a 25-year repeat offender. His choice to create a different life - one that led to a writing a book that helped him to analyze his life. His foundation that allows him to give back to others and work with tens of thousands of others. His dreams of the future, one that is dedicated to h...

A young mentee recently asked me if I had any tips on how to manage his new, rather difficult boss. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll not only learn three techniques to help you survive, if not thrive, under a challenging boss.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The importance of an overlooked issue that is taken quite seriously by those you interview with: Being on time.  The delicate dance between soft skills, and hard skills. A coupe of rather startling, "red flags" job candidates unknowingly display.  What an employer can immediately ascertain from the initial handshake. How to read a candidate's body postu...

Can you remember the first manager you ever worked for? I not only can remember him, 40 years later I still have lunch with him from time to time. In this quick, five minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn about one of the greatest lessons he ever taught me, and it's an amazing, simple piece of advice he taught himself!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: - Some of the secrets he's learned coaching over 500 profitable businesses... before he reached the age of 30!  - Three of the most common lessons he learned from working with the companies he's coached.  - His thoughts regarding the current small business landscape. - How community is a crucial part of marketing. - How you get your community to play an...

The other day I had lunch with someone who I have known for many years, but never really talked to. Turned out to be a really nice person, and a person I have misread for a long time. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll hear a story to remind you to watch misusing your imagination and misunderstanding other people's intentions.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: • The problem with the old way of branding. • A better understanding regarding our brand being what peoples' brains make of it.  • Examples of some old branding methods that are no longer effective.  • Consumer attention spans NOT getting shorter, but longer!   • The difference between cognitive brands and traditional brands.       Learn more about toda...

Sometimes, we just have to show up and do our very best. And sometimes the odds are stacked way against us when we show up and do our very best. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll hear a story to remind you to do your job, regardless of the odds.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: What led our guest to want to do more, and develop a side hustle. How to find the motivation and time for side hustle work. What type of person typically excels in e-commerce?benchmark. What pitfalls you will need to avoid. Other than earning an extra income, what are the benefits of e-commerce sales? Two things Stephen would do differently. To contact...

When was the last time someone complimented you personally, or professionally, and how did you handle it? If you are like most people, you probably didn’t accept that compliment well. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn why we struggle with compliments, but also what we can do about it.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: •How Rod recovered from his financial loss, what learned, and how it reshaped his life.   • His view on Mindset psychology.   • Pushing though fear and taking massive action. • Why Rod believes psychology is more important than technical knowledge.   • The difference between achievement and fulfillment in life. • His belief that, “Happiness Doesn’t Come...

When is the telling of a story hazardous to another person’s health? The answer is when it creates unnecessary drama in another person’s mind. Confused? In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you’ll understand just what I’m talking, and how it relates to the conversations you’re having!