Friendship Means Little When It’s Convenient
This 2-MMM emphasizes how true friendship is more valuable than most realize. Friendship isn’t about convenience. There was a powerful line from John Wick 4, when the manager of the Japan Continental tells Wick: “Friendship means little when it’s convenient.” That line should challenge us all to think about how we approach our own friendships and how those we […]
Better Motivation by Better Understanding Emotional Issues
As leaders, we often focus on productivity and results. But to truly motivate and uplift our teams, we must first understand better the emotional challenges they face. Two of the most common emotional struggles are depression and anxiety, which are often lumped together. This is a mistake, because while they both weigh heavily, they are very […]
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 […]
