How do you give your best when you feel your worst? This was my struggle as a speaker recently. Clint Salter invited me to speak at his phenomenal event in Las Vegas! (Look up the Dance Studio Owners Association. Amazing group!) However I was struck by a nasty cold in the days leading up to … Continue reading “How to give your best at your worst by pushing through”
Why scheduling time for your Most Valuable Activities keeps chaos at bay
Where there are too many options, chaos ensues. While in Paris recently, the Place Charles de Gaulle beneath the Arc de Triomphe caught my attention. The roundabout is known for the chaotic traffic due to the 12 different directions you can go once inside. It’s the perfect metaphor of a clock, with the 12 different points, and … Continue reading “Why scheduling time for your Most Valuable Activities keeps chaos at bay”
How a “Perhaps List” keeps your great idea in focus
“That’s a great idea!” A great idea is the seed of every successful business on Earth. It can also be a very enticing distraction that breaks down your focus. While at a speaking engagement in Las Vegas, I had the privilege of meeting Dakota Hanshew. This young man, at only 23 years of age, is … Continue reading “How a “Perhaps List” keeps your great idea in focus”
Why a quick question is destroying your productivity and focus
“Can I ask you a quick question?” Recently, I spoke to the incredible LinkedIn Learning team in Dublin, about the Myth of Multitasking. I talk about the “Dreaded Double Q,” and how it encourages the Culture of Vultures. A vulture swoops about, waiting for an opening to drop in and take a bite of a … Continue reading “Why a quick question is destroying your productivity and focus”
How to use humor to build stronger connections through networking
Humor is a universal language. While in Zurich for a speaking engagement, my wife and I went on a food tour. It’s one of our favorite things to do when traveling! Peter Gaechter, our fantastic food tour guide, shared an incredibly diverse background with us. The phrase, “The Most Interesting Man in The World,” popped in … Continue reading “How to use humor to build stronger connections through networking”
