Pocket Sized Pep Talks

Imagine that you are about to stand in front of a room full of people, and deliver a presentation that you’ve never delivered before. A little scary. You’re aware that this presentation is going to be very difficult to deliver well the first time. Even scarier. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll show you how moments like these can lead to the greatest presentations you'll ever deliver!

In this Pocket-Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The definition of "tech equity," and why it's often ignored and so vitally important.Tech equity areas: Alpha and Beta, and which your company needs.A look at how your company can decide how best to invest in technology.How IT levels the playing field for small- and medium-sized businesses.  A conversation about what sort of an investments Small and Medium Business’s need to make to stay future ready.What a “tech equity influencer” and why they are important for your business.A couple of thoughts my guest would tell a young Michael.To learn more about this guest:GUEST EMAIL michael.fillios@itallyllc.comGUEST WEBSITE: https://itallyllc.com/SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/itallyllchttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfillios/

There are so many things that can sneak up and interfere with our productivity. Many of these distractions cannot be avoided, but in this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll let you know of one, careless email maneuver that you absolutely CAN avoid. I’ll tell you what it is, and go over a few simple solutions!

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/