You’ve heard it before… “Money is the root of all evil.” That is not true. In fact, contrary to popular belief, the Bible never says that either! What the Bible actually says is “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” (1 Timothy 6:10) (my emphasis added) Why is this subtle difference in […]
In the world of Star Wars, lightsabers are neither good nor evil. They are simply tools. But placed in the hands of a Jedi or a Sith, they can be used for either good or evil. And of course, if you place a lightsaber in the unskilled hands of someone like me, you will be taking me […]
I’m guessing you’ve seen one of the Dos Equis beer commercials with the world’s most interesting man. The cool world traveler seems to have more adventures than Indiana Jones (who is rumored to have a 5th movie in the works.) His character appeals to the masses who all want to have a life like his. Dos […]
Corporate Ovations – The Workshop!
from the award-winning iSpeak, Inc.
Within the first hour of this interactive class, you will be on your feet presenting, receiving feedback, and learning how to handle anxiety. This class covers writing and delivering a presentation from beginning to end, with a focus on how to write engaging openings and powerful closings. Whether you regularly present operational reviews, make proposals, communicate to clients, or motivate entire teams, iSpeak’s Corporate Ovations™ for Business Professionals will teach you to quickly gain attention, build credibility, and deliver your message with skill using the Corporate Ovations Process for Presenting. Wonder how the audience sees you? You’ll have the answer because you will leave with videos of your presentations on an SD Card. This workshop is taught by a professional speaker who provides live coaching and feedback.
As sales professionals and leaders, we can all use a little encouragement during the tough times. As a Christian, I will often look for encouragement in scripture. I’ll admit sometimes I find scripture difficult to understand. Philippians 4:13 is one of those verses for me. On the surface it seems straight forward, but there seems to be more […]
“Squirrel!” If you’re a fan of the “Up” movie from Disney Pixar, then you know the significance of that word. Distractions! If you’re like me, distractions (i.e. squirrels) constantly invade my day, destroy my time, and wreak havoc on my to do list. It’s hard for me to stay focused when I have distractions constantly […]
You and I both know that customers don’t always choose the least expensive option. When you’re the consumer, I bet you don’t always pick the cheapest either. If we did, we’d all be driving $3,990 Yugos from 1985 and the company wouldn’t have gone bankrupt in 1989. As a salesperson you may have heard this phrase from […]
Happy Independence Day!
I’m taking some time off to spend it with the family. I hope you are able to do the same on July 4th. I’ll be back next week (July 10th) with a post on how to sell on value, not price.
On July 2, 1776 the Second Continental Congress approved the resolution of independence. After debating and revising some of the language for the Declaration of Independence, it was approved on July 4, 1776.
In a letter to his wife Abigail, John Adams wrote of the historic occasion:
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.
Happy Independence Day, America!
Blessed to live in this great nation,
Russ
How you handle questions during your presentation can completely destroy the outcome or completely knock it out of the park. In our worst case scenarios, we’re concerned about not knowing the answer to a question asked by prospect. How do we handle it? What do we say? How can we salvage our credibility and save the […]
Join my friend Sara Canaday to Boost Your Career Momentum
Friends,
Sara is a colleague and a fantastic resource for Leadership Development. I highly recommend you check out her FREE Webinar (June 22nd) on Boosting your Career Momentum.
Best,
Russ
DETAILS:
Want to take control of your career and break through to the next-level of success. Join my friend and colleague, Sara Canaday for her encore webinar titled, “How Top Performers Boost Their Career Momentum. (And You Can Too!)
In this webinar, Sara will show you how to:
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