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The Life-Changing Power of Great Friendships
Mar 04, 2020In the same way that the “crazy-makers” in your life will pull you down, being friends with healthy, whole people will take your life to the next level. That’s why I wanted to…
Read MoreHow A Band Is Bringing Hope, Confidence and Community to Teens Around the World
Feb 24, 2020Photo credit: Sam Greenhill Anxiety and depression is a growing crisis for young people. I’ve spoken at new student orientations at colleges for a number of years, and recently, the lines have been…
Read More5-Star Hospitality Secrets from the Best in the Business
Feb 05, 2020As an inspirational speaker, I spend a lot of time on the road and in hotels. I’ve stayed in the Ritz Carlton, and I’ve stayed in a Motel 6. I’ve had room service…
Read MoreRecently Promoted? How to Create A Legendary Leadership Strategy
Jan 29, 2020If you recently got a promotion and are now in charge of a team (or a larger team) of people, your whole mindset for how and why you work has to evolve. Why?…
Read More7 Goal Setting Mistakes That May Be the Reason You’re Losing Motivation
Jan 20, 2020We’ve all heard the statistic that something like 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail, and that most people have petered off in their habit of to the gym or eating paleo by mid-February….
Read MoreHow to Set Goals that You’ll Actually Achieve
Jan 06, 2020As a new year and a new decade begin, many of us are setting goals and trying to get our lives on track (or back on track.) And for most of us, those…
Read MoreYour customers are trying to talk to you. Are you listening?
Jan 02, 2020Attention, managers and leaders: Your customers are trying to talk to you. Are you listening? Customer feedback is the most powerful insight you’ll get on your business, and how you respond to it…
Read MoreYou’ll Never Hear “Can I Speak to the Manager” The Same Way Again
Dec 11, 2019Have you ever asked to speak to the manager? Have you ever been behind the counter and had someone ask you if they could speak to the manager? Have you ever been the…
Read MoreThe Truth About My Faith
Dec 03, 2019The Holidays are just around the corner, and we’ve all heard that it’s best to avoid discussing politics and religion with family and friends around the table. Steering clear of politics I understand,…
Read MoreThe Key to Making Your Life Better in a Year Than It Is Now
Nov 13, 2019Let me guess: You want your life to be better in a year than it is now. You want to be growing in your career. You want to achieve the goals that you’ve…
Read MoreStop Working for the Weekend, and Start Living Your Life.
Nov 04, 2019Working for the weekend? You owe it to yourself to enjoy your work. Here are the new mindset shifts you need to get there. There’s a popular song from the 1980s called “Working…
Read MoreWhat We Can Learn from the Transformational Leadership Style of Alyson Lundell
Oct 29, 2019Ready to hone in on your transformational leadership style? Episode #33 with Senior Director of PR at Universal Orlando Resorts Alyson Lundell will help you do just that. Confident leaders aren’t afraid of…
Read MoreI’m an Inspirational Speaker, and I Don’t Believe in Self-Help.
Oct 07, 2019While self-help may be a good starting place for personal growth, it’s a terrible destination. Here’s why. As an inspirational speaker and best-selling author, I’ve often been categorized in the genre “self-help.” And…
Read MoreI’ve Been Diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Now What?
Sep 26, 2019Note: I am not a medical professional, so please talk to your doctor for advice and guidance. So: You just got diagnosed with celiac disease, and your head is spinning. What about pizza?…
Read More7 Unexpected Lessons I’ve Learned from Living with Celiac Disease
Sep 23, 2019Living with celiac disease has taught me more about life, gratitude and the power of food than anything else, and now, I’m passing those lessons on to you. Note: I am not a…
Read MoreBad Brand Reputation? 7 Ways to Turn a Booing Crowd into Raving Fans
Sep 17, 2019Need to reverse a bad brand reputation—and fast? Read on for the hottest tips in the industry. I once was next to Vanilla Ice at a booth at a National Association for Campus…
Read MoreHow to Reverse Your Employee Turnover Rate and Eliminate Front-Line Frustration
Sep 09, 2019Employee turnover rate is an increasing issue in today’s economy, especially for corporations that rely on front-line employees to interface with customers. Here’s how to reverse turnover rates and connect all levels of…
Read MoreYes, You Should Invest in Yourself, but Not Because Your Life is About You.
Sep 04, 2019I want you to invest in yourself. I want you to take time and think about the life you’re living and why you’re on the planet. I want you to be a rockstar…
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