Pocket Sized Pep Talks

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How optimism and confidence, two traits to be admired, and two traits found in most entrepreneurs, can create unique challenges. The harder the journey, the harder we fight.  But it can also create an irrational escalation of commitment (EoC).    The concept of, Sunken Cost Fallacy: a person who is reluctant to change a strategy or course of action because they have invested heavily in it. How we are hard-wired toward cognitive biases.What human decision-making mechanisms lead to EoC (escalation of commitment) behaviors.When we are pumping in time and money and experiencing diminishing returns, how do we break out of this spiral?Why rational decision-making is often missing in financial decisions.Mentors who helped Vincent along the way.For more information about this guest:Website: www.vincentdefilippo.com

I’ve been mentoring a handful of clients lately who seem to answer a lot of my requests with the words, “I’ll try.” In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll tell why that hasn’t been working well for them... and for the record, "I'll try," doesn’t work so well for me either!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:His amazing journey from childhood challenges, to success, to a devastating 15 minutes of shame, through cancel culture, and back again.  His explanation for his actions, the collateral consequences of those actions, and what he's learned from them.The reality of the cancel culture moment.Des's lessons in business, one of which is never, ever... ever give up!They say things happen for a reason.  Des describes a tough childhood that may very well have toughened him up for this moment.His shift to articulating lessons for other leaders.What advice Des has for the next generation of entrepreneurs.Learn More About This Guest:Connect on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dghague  

I’m going to tell you a true story about two people. It’s a story that plays out in so many lives when these two personalities collide, and the results are disturbing. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk we'll look at a key lesson to be learned when trying a little too hard to be right.

In this episode of Pocket Sized Pep Talks you'll learn:How his book,  My Daily Leadership: A powerful roadmap for leadership success found him! An explanation of, ‘action bias’ and why he believes it’s a leader’s single most valuable resource.Antonio's process for journaling, and the incredible value he gets from this process.Evidence that shows emotional intelligence is the strongest single predictor of leadership performance.The single most important leadership attribute that daily journaling develops.What his best-ever leader/coach taught him.To learn more about this guest:Email: antonio@mydailyleadership.comWebsite: http://www.mydailyleadership.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniogarrido/

Have you ever noticed that there are people in business, and in life, who you just want to believe? There are also those people who you find you are a little wary of and not so quick to believe what they say. Why are some people more believable than others? In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you learn the ramifications behind these simple question I’ll walk you through not just the problem, but the solution.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:An amazing story involving Alan and Kobe Bryant that illustrates the importance of fundamentals. How Alan ties the obsession of fundamentals to business.Alan witnessing and preaching a never-stop attitude of working to improve.  His belief that one of the most fundamental moves we all learn, and quickly forget; listening.  What a Winner’s Mindset looks like, and how does one develop it.The vital need to apply a level of discipline to all you do.  The concept of ‘Next Play’ and why is it so powerful.And a LOT more!To Learn About This Guest:GUEST EMAIL: alansteinjr@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AlanSteinJr/Twitter:https://twitter.com/AlanSteinJrFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AlanSteinJrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-stein-jr/

As a guy who has been a member of several different gyms through the years, I had to smile when I saw a recent commercial for a competing gym. It’s everything my gym is not, and yet, they provide an amazing lesson in marketing. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you’ll see how to differentiate your business and find your niche

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Jeff's view of what has the greatest influence on the success or failure when it comes to change: The potential for resistance. How you go about moving others past the resistance to change.Six critical tips every leader needs to know to get fast returns from the consistency of change. The art of creating a motivational narrative around a singular goal.How to predict the most probable point of resistance.How to convert reluctance to resilience.Mentors  that helped out along the way.Learn more at:www.JeffSkipperConsulting.com

I learned a great deal working for Xerox. They certainly taught me how to sell, but two of the greatest programs I was involved in had little to do with selling. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll tell you about two amazing programs that taught me the answer to a question that has puzzled many; can ethics be taught? Spoiler Alert: It sure can... but not from a book!