Turning Good Intentions into Reality in Your Career, Business and Life
Public speaking is a lonely gig.
You’re up there by yourself. Usually, you prepare by yourself. And the feedback is, you guessed, directed at only you.
No wonder insecurity is a big issue. It’s why so many shy away from public speaking and presenting. And yet, when that happens, our great ideas often fail to see the light of day.
Here are three helpful principles to read over before you go out to speak. [Read more…] about 3 Ways to Deal With Insecurity When You Speak
The worst thing for a launcher to receive isn’t a rejection.
It’s passivity.
When people don’t respond to your pitch, it’s usually a sign they are confused or the idea isn’t worth a response. [Read more…] about The Worst Response to a Pitch (And How to Avoid It)
My oldest son is an Army Officer in the Infantry. As an Infantry Officer, he has the opportunity to attend Ranger school which is one of the toughest programs the military offers. Within the first couple of hours of arriving to Camp Rogers, ranger students begin a 61 day journey where they suffer through hunger, extreme physical pain and emotional/mental stress. All of this is an attempt to bring out the very best in themselves in pursuit of leading the men and women who protect our country. It’s humbling and remarkable. [Read more…] about How Launchers Lead the Way
Think back to a time when you were riding a bike and saw a big hill ahead.
Based on experience, you probably knew that you were going to need to create momentum in order to make getting up and over the hill easier. You prepared for the hill by pedaling a little harder and building up speed before the hill. This effort made the ultimate grind over the top shorter and less painful.
Your preparation didn’t make the challenge go away, but it did make it easier to complete. That’s what it means to get in front of a challenge. [Read more…] about 10 Tips to Help You Get in Front of Your Next Challenge
Before you start your business, it’s important you tell others about your idea. [Read more…] about Why You Should Talk About Your Idea Before You Build It
While many of us dread meetings, the truth is that they can provide a simple and powerful way for you to improve your personal brand. [Read more…] about 2 Simple Ways to Make the Most of Your Meetings
