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The Art of Unconventional Networking
I rarely take 5:30 a.m. meetings. I never take 5:30 a.m. meetings in January in Minneapolis that start with a three-mile run outside. But Tuesday...
Turning Customers Into Brand Evangelists
I ran into my favorite barista recently. She greeted me the way she always does, with a big hug. If you know my story about...
3 Keys to Leading a Next-Generation Sales Organization
“We have to do a much better job of attracting world-class talent. We need to get our talent up to speed and keep them engaged...
Living with a SEAL: My Conversation with Jesse Itzler
‘How many pull-ups can you do?’ I did 8. After 30 seconds, I did 6 more. After 30 more seconds, I did 3 or 4...
Why I Quit Playing Golf
I quit my job in January of 2009. I had that job for 15 years. People warned me the timing was all wrong. I was...
How to Have More Courageous Conversations
What year-end conversations are on your calendar? What’s your plan to make those conversations matter? The end of the year is often a time for...
How to Build Trust
Trust. It’s the foundation of every great relationship. And great relationships are required to thrive. If you don’t trust the people around you, it’s almost...
A Daily Gratitude Practice
I often think about the people who have helped me become the person I am today. My mom. My dad. My brother. My team. My...
5 Ways to Create a High-Performance Culture
Most leaders face a delicate balancing act in creating a high-performance culture: How do you hold your team accountable to high standards, help them make...
A Story of Hope, Healing and Helping Others
He couldn’t shake the splitting headaches. During a routine doctor visit he talked through the possible triggers. Too much caffeine? Sinuses? Stress? Finally, in...
3 Defining Moments That Shaped My Life
I assumed they didn’t want to be in the room. I should never make assumptions. In truth, that was based completely on my own life...
How the Sacramento Kings Completely Transformed Their Sales Strategy
Phil Horn found himself at a crossroads. As Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, his job was to fill...
Winning with Total Client Experience
“As Aristotle said, ‘Excellence is not an act, but a habit.’ We’re establishing the habit of excellence.” --Chris Reynolds, CEO of Investment Planning Counsel I...
How Flywheel Takes Spinning to the Next Level
I had never taken a spin class. So I was a little confused why our game plan was to get up at sunrise on Sunday...
Five Lessons I’ve Learned
A week into my my month-long sabbatical, I’ve been reflecting on how my business has grown and what I’ve learned over the past six...
The Show Must Go On
I love live music. For my money. seeing a great live show is the best form of entertainment on the planet. That’s why I was...
What Do Elite Performers Do Differently?
“Competition proves excellence.” Anthony Schlegel is an elite performer. He’s a former Big-10 and NFL linebacker who transitioned into a role as the head strength...
New Research: What Motivates Salespeople
True or false: Salespeople are motivated differently than non-salespeople? The answer is “true,” according to new research I recently completed in partnership with Modern Survey....
Is Customer Love Fueling Your Organization?
The best brands are known for great customer experiences. Bullhorn is a company delivering exactly that. Founded by CEO Art Papas in 1999, it has...
How to Stop Negotiating
Are you regularly negotiating with clients over price? After a recent event, I got the following email from an executive recruiter running his own staffing...
Defining Moments
“I lost my dad. I don’t share that for sympathy. I definitely don’t want you to feel bad for me. It’s part of my journey....
Think Like an Owner
Are you ALL IN in the work you’re doing? It’s an interesting question. I recently challenged myself to consider if I’m leaving any of...
What Impact Do You Have on Others?
I was winding down a day of leadership development with Direct Energy in Houston and was asked the question: "What are some of the most...
The Most Expensive Vacation of My Life
I celebrated last summer with a four-day work week. Taking every Friday off was a great summer plan, but one day a week simply wasn’t...
Leadership Isn’t a Job
Think about the people who’ve helped you get where you are today. Have you had an extraordinary leader or mentor who’s made an impact on...
Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back
It was 3 a.m. and my mind was racing. I couldn’t sleep. My worst fear was becoming my reality. I am a failure. I was...
What Makes You Different?
Any effective sales pro needs a compelling answer. And in the new world of work, there’s plenty of upside for anyone who can answer that...
$3.15 an Hour
$3.15 an hour. I was a kitchen attendant at a full-service restaurant inside the theme park SeaWorld. Mama Rosa’s Italian restaurant was located beneath the...
My Morning Routine
“I eat Grape Nuts every single morning.” “I get up with my kids and spend time with my family first.” “I wake up early and...
Turning Ideas Into Action
We’ve all been there: You read an inspiring new book, attend a week-long conference, or have an energizing, exciting phone call. You’re bursting with energy...
Video: Be a Connector to Drive Referrals
In today’s economy, if you want more business, you have to earn it. I’ve shared ideas before for generating more referral sales. In the era...
Video: Customers Don’t Buy on Price
I ask myself two important questions every day: How did I add value today? How will I be remembered? I have learned to think in...
A Better Way to Work with Brendon Schrader
As a marketing leader at 3M, Brendon Schrader often needed to bring in senior-level marketing resources to help solve problems, lead change and move the...
Will Commissioned Salespeople Disappear?
“Today's customer can easily research an entire marketplace in minutes....They don’t need someone to connect them with products anymore. What they do need is to...
Coming Home
I’m coming home to Ohio this week. I’m delivering a couple of sessions for the leadership of American Electric Power and I’ll extend the trip...
How to Build a Speaking Business
How would you like to travel the world? Make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Get paid for sharing your expertise and life...
How Downtime Drives Passion
My dentist called. Again. I didn’t return the first message. I figured they were calling to reschedule the cleaning appointment I had cancelled. After the...
How One Trade Association Has Grown Membership 200%
Once, associations were the go-to source for new information and best practices. Now, industry leaders have access to more information than ever before, and they...
Nice Guys Finish First
I first met Doug Sandler a couple of years ago. I spoke at a conference and he introduced himself to me afterward. He was looking...
New Research: Salespeople Are More Engaged
Modern Survey President Don MacPherson and I recently delivered a one-hour webinar, Leading Breakthrough Sales Performance. We shared data and analysis from our new research...
Business Can Turn on a Dime
I have a picture frame of a dime sitting on the credenza in my office. Underneath the coin a quote reads: “Business can turn on...
Learning Something New
I was standing on Waikiki Beach enjoying my coffee and watching the waves roll in. Matt introduced himself. “Great morning to surf, right?” “I think...
Webinar: Leading Breakthrough Sales Performance
Research finds that sales professionals are more engaged than other functions in business today — much more engaged. So why are they more likely to...
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
The start of something new brings the hope of something great. For nearly half of us, the passing of another year comes with the resolve...
“If I Die Tomorrow”
“If I die tomorrow, I will have lived a complete life. It’s truly been spectacular.” I filled her wine glass and smiled. I still have...
Are You Converting Inbound Leads?
About 6 weeks ago, I downloaded an e-book sponsored by company that offers a B2B software solution. Within minutes, Stephanie (the sales pro with a...
Learn How to Engage and Retain Top Salespeople
Research proves that sales professionals are more engaged than other functions in business today — much more engaged. So why are they more likely to...
“How Do I Get Started Doing What You Do?”
This question hit my inbox over the weekend. It usually happens at least once a week. I offered my template response with the appropriate links....
The How Advantage
Here’s something you already know: Your customers are different than they were five years ago. Forrester calls the period we’re living in the Age of...
How to Successfully Transition from Campus to Career
Even as our economy improves and more jobs become available, millennials face an uphill battle when they graduate from college. This collection of data about...