Feedback Filters: Why the breakfast of champions will crush your competiton
Today’s post is all about Feedback. Speaking of feedback, have you heard that it’s often called The Breakfast of Champions? But just because winners invite feedback doesn’t mean all feedback is equal. “Haters” have feedback and plenty of it. But is their feedback helpful or harmful? In episode #055, I share 8 filters I use to qualify the…
STRATEGY SHIFT: How to go from loser to winner in 30 seconds
What separates losers from winners is many times just a subtle shift in strategy. Go from blindspot to sweet spot in 30 seconds by eliminating a simple, but fatal flaw. The Igniting Souls Podcast is free. Listen below or on iTunes.
GET PAID WHAT YOU’RE WORTH : And how to score big contracts with complete strangers
Let’s be honest. You have an amazing product or service. And you know the value you can bring potential clients. BUT ARE YOU CHARGING WHAT YOU’RE WORTH? How do you even really know what to charge? Are there signs, rules, or indicators? Can you influence the outcome? Or are your rates set in stone due…
How to tell your friends their Digital Fly is down
Digital Fly? Yep, we all have one. Ever stand on a stage and give a speech? Ever sit back down and realize your “fly” was down? Embarrassing, hey? But what happens if you had a friend who knew it was down…and they didn’t tell you? (Not cool.) And yet, we’ve all had this experience, right?…
How to Remember your Future
You’ve probably been taught a lie… …that memory works only one direction—backward. We often refer to memory this way. We talk about “remembering” things in our past. Who we choose. What we ate. When we left. Where we went. Why we acted. But what if memory worked two directions—backward AND forward? The latest in brain science…
How I overcame the imposter inside
I used to wear a mask—every single day. It’s how I survived. At the age of 23, I was thrust into a large leadership position for a guy my age. I made it through by pretending and hiding. I felt pressure and stress on a daily basis and nobody knew about my secret addiction I…
Why I don’t pay attention to surveys, test audiences, and competitors
HISTORY SHOWS US, many times we simply get it wrong. Check out these real quotes. “Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote.” Grover Cleveland, US president, 1905 “Airplanes are interesting toys but of no military value.” Marechal Ferdinand Foch, professor of strategy, 1904 “The horse is here to stay but the automobile is…
When Grown Men Cry in Public—a personal story
Oftentimes the only acceptable emotions for men are laughter or anger. We’re taught from a young age not to cry. In this episode, I share a fresh story about crying for the first time on stage…EVER…this past weekend at the Igniting Souls Conference. I think the story will help you rethink the way you do…
My top 10 Learns from the past 12 months
We did it. 1 year and 45 Episodes Later! About a year ago, my friend Jared Easley challenged me to start a podcast. It’s something I wanted to do, but I kept putting off. The usual excuses held me back: lack of time, expertise, technology, etc. One day I finally woke up and realized I…
8 reasons why you might want to get published
Have you ever heard someone say, This book changed my life? As powerful as that statement is, there are 7 OTHER reasons you might want to get published too. In my writing career of 10+ years, with 6 traditionally published books, here’s 8 reasons I’ve identified: (1) Create value People say, “Your book helped me.” (2)…