Pocket Sized Pep Talks

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:An actual definition for the term, "officeverse."The impact this next officeverse will have on many things including, believe it or not, cold calling! What "office shock" is, and why it is important.The difference between thinking from the present to the future as opposed to the future back, and why this is important.One of my concerns, the lack of real interactions and how do we get that interaction fix in the new officverse.The impact on managers and their ability to keep people on task.To learn more about this author:Learn more at http://officeshock.org. GUEST PHONE cell:  650-996-4383GUEST EMAIL bjohansen@iftf.orgGUEST WEBSITE:www.iftf.org

One of the most fundamental techniques to warmup a group of strangers in a training environment, or any environment, is to provide what’s know as an, “icebreaker.” In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll remind you what an icebreaker is, what it can accomplish, and the price you'll pay by skipping it!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn that everybody has a story; and you'll hear her's.  The courage it took to walk away from what looked on paper like a perfect life.The courage it took to walk away from what looked like a perfect corporate position; one she worked hard to obtain.Her dream of empowering more women like herself, and what she did to make that dream come true.Her incredible story of just how she wrote her first book.  Spoiler alert:  It took a flu, and less than a month to write.Her belief that, “For an empowered woman, challenges are not a time for crisis, they are a time for action.”How others can join her movement.Carolina M. Billings can be contacted through her LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinabillings/

Want to know the most often asked question an author hears? “How do you write a book?” My answer is a fairly simple one because it all starts with one thing. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll tell you exactly what that one thing is… just in case a book is in your future!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The connection and some new/old approaches adapted from traditional wisdom.How spirituality plays a part in the workplace?The value of adapting Shabbat—the Jewish day of rest, for everyone to prevent burnout, and perhaps living a more meaningful, fulfilling life.How his message connects to the necessity to be resilient and bounce back from customer rejections.  How can we gain more focus at work and use our time more effectively.The school of thought that suggests avoiding a conversation about problems, or avoiding problems instead of dealing with them do more damage than good.The role social media plays in creating an anti-social dilemma.Mentors  that have helped Matthew shape his journey.To learn more about this guest:matthewponak.com

Have you ever had the opportunity to witness the power of truly being part of a team? I’m not talking about random people thrown together: I mean a real team. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll share with you what makes up a real team, what a real team can accomplish, and how to create a team that will almost always overachieve.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How this book, The Dropout Multi-Millionaire: 37 Business Lessons on How to Succeed in Business With No Money No Education and No Clue found him!Why the, "No Clue" part of his title is relevant. A handful of his 37 business lessons he shares with businesses. His explanation as to why most businesses fail.Why many of us, particularly entrepreneurs, rely on their own advice is NOT always a good idea.Smart ways to build value in your business.What role does ego plays in your success.His belief in post success analysis.A few bits of wisdom Brian would tell his younger self if he could go back and whisper in his ear.Mentors  along the way.

So often, it seems like the introduction of a new technology creates more harm than good. But when it comes to books, a new technology has been trying to make inroads into the publishing world, and the potential is amazing. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn more about this technology, and a reason to seek it out!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How her  early life as an immigrant shaped who she is today.The hurdles she personally faced and how she overcome them.A handful of the ten leadership principals in her book that illustrate how the people-centered, life-affirming ways Latinos have led their community. How Juana believes Latinos are the antidote to the raging materialism and greed that plagues our nation.  Unpack that! Her belief that Latinos are a culture not a race and culture can be learned.  Evidence that the US is becoming a multicultural nation. Her belief that the diversity debate in the US is mainly seen from a Black-White perspective and that this will not lead us to “the promise land of a truly equitable and diverse society.” The Latino “bienvenido” spirit that welcomes people to join with them and experience their dynamic and diverse culture. Mentors  that had the courage to reach out and help her, and how she continues to pay it forward.To learn more about this guest:juanabordas@gmail.com https://www.juanabordas.com/http://www.mestizaleadership.com/ Follow Juana on: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok

Some years ago, I took a road trip to Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to meet with a very special person. I had exchanged letters with this man for over five years, and through our conversations, I learned a lot about choices. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll hear an inspiring story about this man who not only lived his choices, he wrote a book, which later became a move about the lessons he learned from those choices.