Pocket Sized Pep Talks

There is a peculiar phenomena that surrounds the odd behavior of giving up the on obvious ideas and solutions way too fast!  In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How we underestimate the obvious.How familiarity has a way of convincing us that what's obvious to us is obvious to everyone.The discipline it takes to give the obvious the time and attention it requires.How obvious solutions are dangerous in problem solving.

I'm just not a fan of the words, "soft skills" and my hope are, after you listen to this episode, you won't be either.  In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, we'll talk about:The PR problem soft skills hasThe dire need to embrace soft skillsA few options to take the place of the words soft skills A friendly reminder that, "Soft skills equals hard cash!"

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll hear about the fascinating story of Robert Miller; the leader, bassist, composer and the creative force behind the band, Project Grand Slam. In just the past 5 years PGS his band released 10 highly acclaimed albums including a Billboard #1, had over 4 million video views, a million Spotify streams, over 50,000 Facebook fans.  We'll be covering:How in the world Robert Miller rose to success as a musician... in his 60's! An interesting story about what Robert is most proud of as a musician.What it's been like opening for artists like Edgar Winter, Blues Traveler and Mindi Abair.Musicians have been in the eye of the storm of the pandemic, and yet, you'll hear how this musician has been able to pivot, and continue to produce music...a lot of which has been recorded on an iPhone!   Information on his new podcast called, Follow Your Dream.  Similarities between music and podcasts. 

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you learn:Some common myth about finance and accounting that Bob thoroughly debunks.  Advice provided to those wanting to pursue a career in finance and accounting.A couple of amazing lessons learned in his journey that had the biggest impact on not just his career  - but his life.A few hurdles Bob faced personally and how he overcome them. A story about one thing he has told relatively no one that he is most proud of professionally.  It's an amazing story.A couple of people who have helped shape his career along with an interesting conversation regarding mentors.A candid conversation about Bob's decision to retire from the business world at age 50 and his take on that decision now.

Author Matthew Turner sits down and spends time discussing his book, Beyond the Pale: A Fable about Escaping the Hustle and Finding Yourself.  In this episode of Pocket Sized Pep Talks, you'll learn about: Key lessons learned from successful entrepreneursTwo critical lessons that had the biggest impact on this author's careerA completely different approach to what we would refer to as hustle, known as the, "anti-hustle"Not just failure, but can be learned from failureCommon myths about successful people  

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How to avoid the mistakes made by so many who instinctively creates lists of questions for key conversations they are about to have.The reason why just "asking questions" is not enough.Two techniques that will dramatically improve your ability to create an authentic conversation.~Anyone can ask a question; the challenge is to create a conversation.~

In this podcast, you'll specifically learn:A six-step process for confrontation.Proactive approaches to keep you out of trouble.A way to once and for all end the behavior you seek to correct.

Webster's dictionary defines the word default as: a selection made usually automatically or without active consideration.In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk we'll look at something I refer to as, "Default Thinking" and go over six classic mistakes made by this form of thinking.  We run the risk of making mistakes that are totally avoidable... as long as we turn off the default mechanism and focus on making moves that are not automatic or without active consideration!

It’s quite common to meticulously prepare for activities and events when we aren’t sure we are ready.  We take our preparation seriously, and we maintain focus.  Ironically, we may very well be at our best when we think we are at our worst. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll be given three classic scenarios that demonstrate this unusual irony:  As our skill level goes up, our attention to detail goes down, and we are at our most vulnerable.In the end, we are reminded to run through the tape, play until the whistle blows, and don't let up until the job is completely done! 

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Why customer service is so important to a businessCommon misunderstandings that businesses have regarding customer serviceThree, key principles of exceptional customer serviceClassic mistakes businesses make when trying to provide good customer serviceRoger Staubach once said, "There are no traffic jams along the extra mile."  We all want to go the extra mile, and Dr. Kelly Henry tells us how!