Pocket Sized Pep Talks

Rob Jolles
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Nov 30, 2022 • 9min

Performance, Perception, and Respect

There’s a battle that goes on between what we do, and the respect we are given when recognized for it. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll learn the damaging results and significant casualties that can be a direct result of failing to understand just how important recognition can be. You'll also learn an easy, three-step model for recognition so you never make this mistake as a leader!
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Nov 28, 2022 • 53min

The Man Who Saved Barney The Dinosaur

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:“A Book Finds You” because my listeners have heard this a few times.  How did this book find you?How this book found him.  Spoiler Alert: His four year old daughter had a hand in this!It doesn’t take a genius to get a hint of what that documentary is about.  (I love you, you hate me.) is that why they solicit donors?  Letters Tips Larry provides to fight for your ideas.What led him to broadcasting.Advice for people pursuing a career in broadcasting or communications today.Key mentors from Larry's past.Learn more about this guest at:  larryrifkin.net
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Nov 23, 2022 • 4min

When Empathy Is Real

Five days without any power in your home, office, and community can provide a lesson or two in empathy. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll tell you a story about a different kind of empathy: Real empathy!
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Nov 21, 2022 • 37min

A Masterclass In Marketing AND Selling!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The interesting dance between marketing and sales. What Jay feels are the biggest mistakes sales people make.Some key lessons a salesperson can learn from a marketing perspective.A couple key tips Jay shares about speaking to audiences.  Spoiler Alert: It has a LOT to do with respecting that audience.Have worked with notable clients like Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, and Stephen Covey, how not to be overwhelmed or suffer from imposter syndrome.And so much more!To Learn More About Jay Abraham:https://www.abraham.com 
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Nov 16, 2022 • 6min

Good, Bad, or Indifferent - Communication is the Key

Oh, no! Not another airline story about delays and inefficiencies! But wait, there’s more to this story. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll tell you a story that might restore your faith in the airlines… a little bit.
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Nov 14, 2022 • 51min

How To Be An Inclusive Leader

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How  this topic, and this book found Jennifer, and her passion for writing it.Her reason for writing a second edition.Some important traits leaders must adopt to be more inclusive. The value of her work for business leaders, but also for many others such as coaches and parents.Some of the challenges leader face on the road to becoming an inclusive leader.Process behaviors that individuals can take, now to help drive positive change in their organizations.Her drive to not just write or teach, but help organizations and individuals truly implement change.To learn more about this guest:https://jenniferbrownspeaks.com
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Nov 9, 2022 • 14min

How To Handle Aggressive Behavior In A Presentation

It can be a helpless feeling putting on a presentation and having someone from the audience take shots at you. We refer to people who do that as, "Snipers." In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll show you multiple approaches to handling a tricky situation.
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Nov 7, 2022 • 40min

Thriving In A Challenging Job Market

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Approaches to overcoming the inability to get hired for the jobs you are seeking.  Some of the biggest personal obstacle that job seekers face.One of the biggest elephants in the room; how to explain gaps in a resume.The challenge of being interviewed for a people oriented, but being naturally shy and introverted. How to ask for help.  That's more challenging then it might seem.A conversation about the necessity to being your authentic self.The challenge of learning and displaying soft skills and its impact on success.Personal mentors of Jason's.For more information on this guest:https://hiregci.com 
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Nov 2, 2022 • 5min

Why We Need To Ask Difficult Questions

During any conversation that involves influence or persuasion, there is the need to ask difficult questions. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll learn why we need to do just that, and how being called out for doing it led to an inspired moment. I hope it inspires you as well!
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Oct 31, 2022 • 39min

Why Salespeople Fail... And What To Do About It

In this Pocket Sized PepTalk, you'll learn:Why that 50% failure rate is so high, and what can be done about it.Why sales training frequently fails.A unique and radical approach to objection handling.  A few simple moves that can help make you measurable better... quickly.A key characteristic to look for if you are hiring a sales rep.A couple of lessons learned that stand out in Steve's long, distinguished career.  

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