Pocket Sized Pep Talks

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How she came up with the title,  the Decider of all Things!How a business book contribute to a larger marketing strategy for businesses.How a business owner can determine if there is a good business case for writing a book.Whether authors should use AI in the writing process, and if so, how.Some strategies busy authors can use for getting their big ideas into a first draft.How or where authors are most likely to overthink their business books.Emily's #1 piece of advice for first-time authors.How to determine whether to hire a ghostwriter or writ the book yourself.What inspired Emily to write her book.To learn more about this guest:GUEST PHONE - 269-370-8002GUEST EMAIL - emily@thepocketphd.comGUEST WEBSITE: https://www.thepocketphd.com/SOCIAL MEDIA:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilycrookston

If you’ve ever conducted a presentation that lasts over two hours, you understand how difficult it can be to hold the interest of an audience. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll remind you that right under your nose, you have one of the most valuable and misused approaches to sustaining interest. I’ll tell you what it is and how to use it properly!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How Greg's failure lead to success.The battle between the shame he felt from failure, and the wisdom he learned from the experience.How he deals with self-doubt and doubt from others.When he realized he wanted to be an entrepreneur, and the skills he possessed to see that dream through.Greg's personal definition of success.How he manages his work-life balance?To Learn More About This Guest:www.imundressed.comwilliam@brawnercommunications.com

Years ago, while demoing a Xerox copier for a prospect, the machine jammed. I uttered four words that saved my sale. in this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll share with you my secret weapon - four words can bail you out of many difficult situations!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How you build authentic connections that go beyond surface-level interactions and when you have 30,000 LinkedIn Connections!What steps you take to shift from being inward-focused to becoming others-focused. What being a 'go-giver' means and how it can transform your relationships. What one of the biggest obstacle Steve has had to overcome, and how it shaped who you are today.Finally, Steve shares a classic example of have a perceived weaknesses became a hidden source of strength for him.To Learn More About This Guest:Steve Spiro  President | Master ConnectorSpiro Global Inchttp://spiro-global.comCell: 914-490-9782Email: steve.spiro@spiro-global.comLocation: I am located in Stamford, CT, USA

When I give an interview or seminar, the most frequently asked questions usually center around how to address objections dealing with price. Specifically, what do you do when someone says, “This cost too much!” In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll teach you a way to handle that objection and a three letter acronym to help you remember it!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How and why Justin began connecting pingpong and leadership together in how the book found him! A few of the connections and principles between pingpong and leadership including preparation, and instinct.The art of “misdirection” and how it benefits both business leaders and athletes.  The importance and pitfalls of data measurement in both the game of ping pong and in leadership.How to best examine personal quirks and use them for leadership success.Why knowing the science behind what we do benefits leaders in non-scientific industries. To learn more about this guest:Ping Pong Leadership: 18 Principles to Succeed at Any Table in Business, Sports, and LifePing Pong Leadership

The other day, I had a lunch with an old friend. We talked about all sorts of things, and near the end of the meal, I noticed something that revealed a lot about our communication behaviors. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll tell you what I learned that day... and watch out for all the time!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:An initial definition of what value-add really is.  How the concept of value-add has changed over the years.Some of the first programs Dana created and how his concept for programs like this has evolved. A definition of reciprocity and what they really means in business. Dana's personal philosophy on reciprocity.Some classic mistakes made by companies when looking for a value added relationship.The fallacy behind "win / win negotiation approaches.  To learn more about this guest:dana@klein-strategies.comwww.klein-strategies.com  

There you are, working hard on a presentation, to make sure nothing goes wrong. It’s a noble cause, but you might want to be careful about what you wish for. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I’m going to remind that these unscripted moments can be extremely valuable for so many reasons...