Thoughts That Rock

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Kristi H. Turner, who is a speaker, C-level executive, leadership consultant and bestselling author of ReThink Everything.   TOPIC:  ReThink Everything - In Business & Life GUEST: Kristi H. Turner THOUGHT #1 - Pause...Assume the Status Quo May Be Wrong THOUGHT #2 - Ask Questions - Why and What If THOUGHT #3 - Have the Courage to Challenge, R...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is John Hughes, who is a 40+ year quick casual restaurant industry veteran and currently a podcast host and SVP Brand Ambassador of Leadership, Coaching, and Culture for Jersey Mike's Subs. TOPIC:   How to Develop New Leaders GUEST:  John Hughes THOUGHT #1 - Communicate that Leadership is NOT a Position; It's a Responsibility THOUGHT #2 - Work...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is John Hughes, who is a 40+ year quick casual restaurant industry veteran and currently a podcast host and SVP Brand Ambassador of Leadership, Coaching, and Culture for Jersey Mike's Subs. TOPIC:  How to Develop New Leaders GUEST: John Hughes THOUGHT #1 - Communicate that Leadership is NOT a Position; It's a Responsibility THOUGHT #2 - Work Sm...

This episode's topic is "How to Find Your Niche as a Speaker". No guest this week, since we have extensive experience in this topic.    TOPIC:   How to Find Your Niche as a Speaker GUEST:  NA - Jim & Brant   THOUGHT #1 - Do Your Research - What Else/Who Else is in the Market? THOUGHT #2 - Identify Your Angle - Your Unique Viewpoint THOUGHT #3 - Pick Your Style - Teacher, Storyteller, Tactical,...

This episode's topic is "How to Find Your Niche as a Speaker". No guest this week, since we have extensive experience in this topic.    TOPIC:  How to Find Your Niche as a Speaker GUEST: NA - Jim & Brant   THOUGHT #1 - Do Your Research - What Else/Who Else is in the Market? THOUGHT #2 - Identify Your Angle - Your Unique Viewpoint THOUGHT #3 - Pick Your Style - Teacher, Storyteller, Tactical, Inspi...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Jeffrey Shaw, who is a TEDx keynote speaker, the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of  The Self-Employed Life  and  LINGO,  a LinkedIn Learning instructor, contributing writer to Entrepreneur magazine, the founder of the Self-Employed Business Institute and professional photographer. Jeffrey shows business owners...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Jeffrey Shaw, who is a TEDx keynote speaker, the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life and LINGO, a LinkedIn Learning instructor, contributing writer to Entrepreneur magazine, the founder of the Self-Employed Business Institute and professional photographer. Jeffrey shows business owners how...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Dana Nichols, who is the Executive Director of Cannonball Kids cancer Foundation, a non-profit based on funding or finding treatment for pediatric cancer kids, who have been told there are no more options. CKc looks for more options. TOPIC:   How to Help a Non-Profit   GUEST:  Dana Nichols   THOUGHT #1 Be a Champion for an Organization - Con...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Dana Nichols, who is the Executive Director of Cannonball Kids cancer Foundation, a non-profit based on funding or finding treatment for pediatric cancer kids, who have been told there are no more options. CKc looks for more options. TOPIC:  How to Help a Non-Profit   GUEST: Dana Nichols   THOUGHT #1 Be a Champion for an Organization - Conne...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Nick Glimsdahl, who is a keynote speaker, Contact Center strategist, author of a series of books (Reasons NOT to Focus on _________) and host of the widely popular podcast, Press 1 for Nick. TOPIC:   How to Ask Better Questions   GUEST:  Nick Glimsdahl   THOUGHT #1 Be Curious - Constantly Be Wanting to Learn More   THOUGHT #2 Don't Just Hear...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Nick Glimsdahl, who is a keynote speaker, Contact Center strategist, author of a series of books (Reasons NOT to Focus on _________) and host of the widely popular podcast, Press 1 for Nick. TOPIC:  How to Ask Better Questions   GUEST: Nick Glimsdahl   THOUGHT #1 Be Curious - Constantly Be Wanting to Learn More   THOUGHT #2 Don't Just Hear,...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Melissa Wiggins, who is the Founder of Cannonball Kids cancer Foundation and now a Master Certified Life Coach, helping women (and couples) to encourage and empower them to become the best version of themselves.    TOPIC:   How to Find the Right Life Coach   GUEST:  Melissa Wiggins   THOUGHT #1 Decide on a Budget - How Much You Are Comfortab...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Melissa Wiggins, who is the Founder of Cannonball Kids cancer Foundation and now a Master Certified Life Coach, helping women (and couples) to encourage and empower them to become the best version of themselves.    TOPIC:  How to Find the Right Life Coach   GUEST: Melissa Wiggins   THOUGHT #1 Decide on a Budget - How Much You Are Comfortable...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Terry Brock, who is a speaker, event emcee, coach and technology trends expert, who delivers solid business strategies meant to build relationships and improve the bottom line. Terry is heavily invested in Bitcoin.   TOPIC:   How to Understand & Invest in Cryptocurrency   GUEST:  Terry Brock   THOUGHT #1 After Years of Proven Principles,...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Terry Brock, who is a speaker, event emcee, coach and technology trends expert, who delivers solid business strategies meant to build relationships and improve the bottom line. Terry is heavily invested in Bitcoin.   TOPIC:  How to Understand & Invest in Cryptocurrency   GUEST: Terry Brock   THOUGHT #1 After Years of Proven Principles, Cryto...

No guest this week, since we have extensive experience in this topic. We went a little bit longer than usual, but we still delivered 3 thoughts on how to do this. TOPIC:   How to Get Started as a Speaker   GUEST:  NA - Jim & Brant   THOUGHT #1 Have a Unique Viewpoint - Something to Say, Branded, etc   THOUGHT #2 Say "YES" to Everything - Volunteer for Every Opportunity, Regardless of Fee   THO...

No guest this week, since we have extensive experience in this topic. We went a little bit longer than usual, but we still delivered 3 thoughts on how to do this. TOPIC:  How to Get Started as a Speaker   GUEST: NA - Jim & Brant   THOUGHT #1 Have a Unique Viewpoint - Something to Say, Branded, etc   THOUGHT #2 Say "YES" to Everything - Volunteer for Every Opportunity, Regardless of Fee   THOUGHT #...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Eric Twiggs, who is a certified life and business coach, podcaster, author of The Discipline of Now: 12 Practical Steps to Overcome Procrastination and the Founder/CEO of the What Now Movement.   TOPIC: How to Stop Procrastinating   GUEST: Eric Twiggs   THOUGHT #1 Clarity is the Starting Point to Success   THOUGHT #2 Check Your Attitude - Cu...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is our friend Jim Trick, who is a Martial Artist, podcast host, motivational speaker and life coach. Once tipping the scales at 430lbs, Trick has dropped over 200lbs and devoted his life to helping others change what’s possible. Jim uses his story of transformation and his love of training to get people off the couch and onto the mat.   TOPIC: ...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is the "Apostle of Appreciation", Chester Elton. Chester is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Business Author, Organizational Culture, Employee Engagement and Leadership Expert.   TOPIC: How to Handle Anxiety at Work   GUEST: Chester Elton   THOUGHT #1 Normalize the Conversation Around Mental Health - This Creates Emotional Safety   THOUGHT #2 De...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Jude Charles, who is the author of Dramatic Demonstration and an entrepreneur who produces documentaries for visionary CEOs.   TOPIC: How to Storytell to Scale a Business   GUEST: Jude Charles   THOUGHT #1 Write Out Your Core Values   THOUGHT #2 Bring Your Values to Life (in Video Form)   THOUGHT #3 Share Your Story Over and Over Again   CON...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Jessy Place, who is a digital content creator, photographer, and influencer marketing specialist...having partnered with 300+ brands to help bring their marketing campaign visions to life. She is also the founder of the influencer community app, Social Collective.   TOPIC: How to Be an Effective Influencer   GUEST: Jessy Place   THOUGHT #1 I...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Marty Dodson, who is a Nashville-based prolific songwriter with ten #1 hit songs, a partner & co-founder of SongTown. Com and a writer for Sail Away Songs.   TOPIC: How to Write a Hit Song   GUEST: Marty Dodson   THOUGHT #1 Write Something You Care About   THOUGHT #2 Study the Craft of Songwriting   THOUGHT #3 Keep Clear Communication as Job...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Rachel DeAlto, who is a communication and relatability expert, media personality, keynote speaker, and the author of “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)”.   TOPIC: How to Connect with Others at Networking Events   GUEST: Rachel DeAlto   THOUGHT #1 Be Empathetic; Everyone is Awkward   THOUGHT #2 Set a Goal...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Aziph Mustapha, who is the Head of Culture and Engagement at a leading telecommunications group in Malaysia, but also a sought-after keynoter speaker, podcaster and media personality on Malaysian TV.   TOPIC: How to Be Kind to Others Even When They Don't Deserve It   GUEST: Aziph Mustapha   THOUGHT #1 Be Kind to Yourself First   THOUGHT #2 E...