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Business IS Personal – The Better Newsletter #125
When asked who made the biggest difference in her career, Sam Horn didn’t hesitate. Her sister and business manager, Cheri Grimm. Their partnership can be summed up in one powerful word: tacit.
Who Do You Believe In? – The Better Newsletter #124
When I asked Dr. Ivan Misner who had been a Force for Good in his life, he didn’t hesitate. “My freshman history teacher, Mr. Romero.” After losing every student council race and promising never to run again, Ivan was unexpectedly chosen by Mr. Romero – despite his classmates’ protests. That single moment of belief changed everything. It gave Ivan the confidence to lead, win elections, and ultimately found BNI, creating opportunity for millions.
Tick Talk – The Better Newsletter #118
After my Tick Talk® keynote, a professor told me he rewrote a lecture he’d given for 24 years—because there was nothing people could do at the end. That’s communication that changes behavior.
Bad News, Good News – The Better Newsletter #114
Many of us don’t feel like we’re the pilot of our time. Months blur into years, and it can feel impossible to get caught up. Taking time to reflect on the people, places, and experiences that mattered is a powerful way to honor what’s been time well spent – and to intentionally pilot the year ahead.
Stop Yelling at Barking Dogs – The Better Newsletter #113
Years ago, I signed our Jack Russell Terrier up for obedience training. At our first session, he was so excited he wouldn’t stop barking.
So, I yelled “STOP BARKING!” Our instructor smiled and said, “Yelling at your barking dog just makes him think, Great, now we’re both barking. Try modeling the behavior you want instead.”
Pick Your 11:30 Project – The Better Newsletter #108
Don’t let perfectionism and doubt hold your dreams hostage. This short, inspiring story reminds you that your project doesn’t need to be “ready” to be released—it just needs a deadline.
Being a Force For Good – The Better Newsletter #105
I went to a retreat last weekend where we talked a lot about hope and uncertainty. And it was so clear to me that being a FORCE FOR GOOD is operationalizing hope.
It’s entrepreneurial faith. Taking responsibility for helping make things better instead of just wishing they were better. Here’s one example of how to do that.
POP! A Phrase That Pays – The Better Newsletter #104
When people walk out of your meeting (or watch your video, read your blog, website, marketing material) can they repeat anything they heard… word-for-word? If not, use my 5-tips to POP a Phrase That Pays!
Craft Stories That Stick – The Better Newsletter #103
Pete pulled me aside and said, “I wish I could tell stories like you, but nothing interesting happens to me.”
I told him, “Everyone has interesting things happen to them that can be turned into stories.” He smiled and said, “Like what?”