When adults are trying to tackle a task or chasing a goal, most people will make the attempt, once, twice, maybe three times… then quit. There is no more try, left in them. So whatever it is that they were trying to do just stops. Meanwhile, success takes consistency, it takes resilience and tenacity. Consistency is […]
Its that time of year again… NEW YEARS DAY! Whoopee! It’s the time that (most) everyone decides to make their yearly commitments and resolutions to do better… workout more, work harder, be more awesome, be a better husband, father or family member, and so on. I have a question for you on this New Years […]
Motivation isn’t magic; though it does sometimes just appear – motivation is need (or want). Motivation is a general willingness to do something, anything. When you NEED or WANT something badly enough, your brain kicks into gear and finds a way to work it out and get it. I know we’ve all been there, I […]
There are so many ways that I could start this and let me start by saying, great news… achievement is all about YOU! However, that is not where I am headed with this one. It’s not a self serving, self righteous statement that it is all about me or you or any individual. Achievement, at […]
Let me pose this question to those of you who are about to read this article. What is the difference between “got to” and “get to”? Just take a moment, write down your thoughts, and then continue reading. “Got to” is crummy. “Get to” is fun. It’s simple; think about this for example, there are […]
Are you running in place and not getting anywhere? So often we push really hard, run really fast and still get off in the same spot that we got into the run at. It’s like running on a treadmill at the gym. People exert a lot of effort push really hard, run sometimes for miles […]
RETENTION IS KEY. Employee retention is a huge key for any successful business. I’m not just talking about okay or average employee retention. Quality long term employee retention is a HUGE factor and is the real key. One amazing fact is that while money is and will always be a factor in retaining employees, it […]
I would like to take a moment to wish everyone a very special Happy New Year – 2011! A special thanks to my family and friends! I’ll be back NEXT YEAR with more Blog Talk Radio episodes, more blogs right here, and more things to motivate, energize and inspire! Know this – it starts now, […]
This one is stemming from last weeks show on “Seeking the better solution.” I’ll talk about some of those “advanced” obstacles, a lot which we self create! Tune in, turn on and catch fire with Mike Phillips and Lead The Team! and … Happy Holidays!
People have differing opinions on what is state of mind; whether it relates to mood, attitude or outlook. People will let their current state of mind affect the way they will handle different situations. Sales consultants are no different in the arena and actually most sales people let outside influences affect their state of mind […]