Years ago, I had the pleasure of sharing breakfast with Ivan Misner, founder of BNI. After hearing about my full calendar of speaking, consulting and traveling, he asked, “What do you do for fun?”
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Sell vs Serve – The Better Newsletter #52
Instead of chasing away potential clients by trying to sell them, it’s wiser to give people an opportunity to experience you in action so they CHOOSE to work with you.
Wallowing Won’t Win – The Better Newsletter #51
Growing up in 4-H and FFA, my siblings and I spent summers taking our animals to the county fair.
Break Out Instead of Blend In – The Better Newsletter #50
JJ asked me, “I want you to kick off the program, so what’s the FIRST thing we need to do to create a successful book that sells for years to come?”
Are You In The Arena? – The Better Newsletter #49
I went to the pool last week and struck up a conversation with the woman next to me while we did water aerobics. I asked her, “Are you excited that football is back this week?”
Create Connection (Not Confusion) – The Better Newsletter #48
At a recent conference, I asked a woman, “What do you usually say when people ask what you do?” She replied, “I tell them…”
Don’t Worry. Choose Happy! – The Better Newsletter #47
A participant at a recent workshop asked, “How can I stop worrying about things I have no control over?” I said, “The way to change your thoughts is to do a pattern interrupt.”
Want Clarity? Take Action! – The Better Newsletter #46
Did you know that my entire career as an author/speaker/consultant can be traced back to a single decision I made back in college?
Turn Quit Into Grit – The Better Newsletter #45
Did you see the message Noah Lyles posted following his thrilling 100-meter win in the Paris Olympics? These inspiring athletes are walking-talking-running models of AGEncy in action.
What’s in Your Happiness Box? – The Better Newsletter #44
Years ago, I had just wrapped up an intense two-day consulting job in Southern California. I was sitting in my rental car, trying to drum up the energy to drive to the airport and catch a plane back to D.C.
Just then, my phone rang..