Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect, It Makes…

This 2-Minute Monday Mindset is about getting you and your team to consistent excellence. We’ve all heard the saying, “practice makes perfect.” It’s an idea drilled into us from a young age – that if we just keep doing something over and over, we’ll eventually get it right. But let me challenge that notion today. […]

Celebrate “Team” This Labor Day

This 2-Minute Monday Mindset is a special labor message for this day celebrating just that … labor. As we gather to celebrate Labor Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on a key ingredient of success in any business: the power of a cohesive team. A great team isn’t just about having individuals who are […]

Here’s the Secret to Persuasion, Use it!

This 2-Minute Monday Mindset is how to get others to do what you desire … more of the time at least. I’m giving you the secret to persuade anyone. Persuasion is often described as the art of influencing someone to act by appealing to reason. But let’s face it – that definition doesn’t hit the mark.  […]

How Do You Rake in Business? Drool, Don’t Drip

Today’s 2-Minute Monday Mindset is about getting more business in the way you know best. What do I mean by this seemingly bad eating habit phrase. It’s tying into your passion and enthusiasm. When you love what you do, and are good at it, you don’t whisper it, you shout about it and should be […]

Do This Every Time for more Powerful Praise that Motivates

This 2-Minute Monday Mindset is about hitting people where it helps … deep inside with the right compliment. If you want to give meaningful compliments, don’t just say “Great Job!” It sounds insincere and people don’t believe you, because most have a lack of belief in themselves. Instead, tell them why by adding the word “because” at […]

How the PROCESS of Understanding can Squash Conflict & Open Our Eyes

This 2-Minute Monday Mindset is about getting past conflict so we can move forward and even improve. How the PROCESS of Understanding Can Squash Conflict & Open our Eyes Understanding is a powerful force. It’s so powerful that it can squash conflicts in your business and your life. When we truly listen and grasp another […]

“It Might Not Work” is a Terrible Excuse to Not Try

This week’s 2-Minute Monday Mindset is about unlocking true potential – yours and others. “It might not work” is a phrase that often stands in the way of growth and innovation as individuals AND as a business. When we allow this fear to dominate our decisions, it prevents us from unlocking our incredible potential. Worse, […]

Do You Have a Fixed or Growth Mindset? And Why it Matters

This 2-Minute Monday Mindset is about unlocking your true potential with a specific mindset. Today I want to highlight the transformative power of a Growth Mindset. This concept is brilliantly outlined by Carol S. Dweck in her book Mindset: The Psychology of Success. This is about the mindset that is crucial for maximizing both personal and […]

Overcome Imposter Syndrome: YOU are the Real Deal

This week’s 2-Minute Monday Mindset is about stop sabotaging your own success and embrace who you are and what you’ve done. Overcome Imposter Syndrome, because YOU are the Real Deal! Imposter syndrome can affect even the most accomplished business owners. What I mean by imposter syndrome is where you feel you are a fake, and […]

Truth Trumps Tradition

This week’s 2-Minute Monday Mindset is about Progress – yours and the world. Truth Trumps Tradition Tradition often provides comfort and continuity, but it’s essential to remember that truth always trumps tradition. Progress and innovation come from challenging outdated beliefs and embracing new, evidence-based insights. First, recognize the value of questioning. Tradition can sometimes hinder progress. […]

Are they an Analyst, Accommodator, or Assertive?

Knowing is a major factor in successful negotiations. Download the training tip “Knowing Your Law Firm Negotiation Counterpart,” one of the topics we cover in our Negotiations Aikido training workshop.