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Genuine Caring in Action at Culver’s

“I’d like a double ButterBurger with cheese, large fries, medium root beer and a small vanilla frozen custard.” I was all-in on my first visit...
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The Art & Science of Sales

I was walking up the steps of the Phoenician and walked right into Chris Clement, executive vice president of sales for Arch MI, a leading...
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How EY Is Building a Better Working World

“Get out of your comfort zone. Take risks. Communicate your passion. Discover your purpose. Build your network and personal leadership brand. Own your career.” I...
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4 Keys to Grow Your Small Business

If you wanted to be a successful pro photographer 20 years ago, you needed to invest heavily in great gear, develop experience taking great pictures...
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LexisNexis’ Bill Madison on Purpose-Driven Leadership

I could listen to Bill Madison, the CEO, Insurance, of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, talk about leadership all day. He truly understands that culture is the...
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How to Deliver a High Impact Sales Pitch

You’re escorted to the boardroom room with a big prospective customer. You stand to make the pitch. It’s go time — your time to wow...
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Reinventing the Hospitality Experience with Crowne Plaza

I arrived in downtown Denver ready to close my week at the 2017 Crowne Plaza General Manager Service Training Summit. I was excited to work...
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Overcome Your Fear of Failure

“Do you want to partner on a live event to help other people build the kind of business and life you life you have created?”...
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Master the Art of Storytelling with Kindra Hall

Do you have a presentation, speech or wedding toast you want to crush? Tell a story. This isn’t just a pro speaker tip. It’s brain...
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How to Grow Your Business Vegas Style

Five minutes after I checked in there was a knock on the door. I didn’t order room service. I opened the door and the special...
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Time to Jump: Encouraging Positive Risk-Taking

I looked down, over the edge of the rock, and promptly stepped back. I was told on the hike into Phelps Lake that the jump...
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Are You Tired of Playing Small?

I watched Pearl Jam 20 again over the weekend. The documentary includes epic Mother Love Bone footage featuring legendary frontman Andrew Wood, a performer notorious...
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Getting Unhooked From Our Smartphones

How many times will you stop reading this blog post to check e-mail, text messages or social media? The heaviest smartphone users click, tap or...
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How to Build a Business and Life You Love

A close friend recently asked me to lend a little counsel to a solopreneur who just started his journey. He’s launching a wellness and nutrition...
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How the Sacramento Kings Deliver a Winning Sales Experience

I turned the corner and stepped into what felt like some weird version of Star Wars. There was an R2-D2 style robot coming straight towards...
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