The Only 2 Things You’ll Ever Need to Know About Building Credibility
When it comes to credibility, there are only two ways to get it. The fast way and the slow way. There’s little middle ground, and there’s no way to build it wrong. Want to listen? There’s an audio version below But building credibility is essential to your success. With it, you can do great things. […]
It’s 2016. Why Aren’t You on the Internet?
It was 3 pm on a Monday afternoon. rc15ct, Fluffydragonn and I were in the Dark Zone. Though it was the next day for Fluffy, it was the middle of the night for RC and me. Over the course of a few hours, I learned that my new friends lived around the world; Fluffy on […]
Over Delivering and Creating Experiences that Wow
Think about the last time you had a really wonderful experience. The last time you said “Wow!” and meant it. Was it because you got what you’d paid for? Was your “wow” the result of a company or person delivering on their promise? Experiences that wow are the ones when we get value above and beyond what […]
15 Principles to Live By
Do you have a set of rules, principles or guidelines you try to live by? I’ve always said, Stand for something or you’ll fall for anything For the most part, that bit of advice has served me well over the past thirty years. While it’s important to have a mission for your life and a […]
8 Ways to Build Credibility in Your Next Meeting
Have you ever gone into a meeting expecting to get results only to be bogged down by objections? Have you ever wondered how some people get everything approved and why you’re still sitting there answering twenty questions? Or, are you the type who can get your ideas approved with little resistance? In each of these […]
Getting Things Done: 10 Steps to Ruthless Priorities
I don’t need to tell you that having priorities is a key indicator of success. I also don’t need to tell you that without direction and purpose, we’re destined to wander aimlessly. You already know those things. But what you might not know, or at least might not be clear on, is how to create […]
7 Foolproof Ways to Build Trust
Trust is a big deal. We live in a world of fake. Fake designer bags sold out of some dude’s trunk, fake connections made online, fake politicians who tell us one thing and do another. If you want to be a great leader, win friends and influence people, and live the life you were meant […]
Leadership and the Importance of Follow Through
Following through is one of the best ways to build credibility, earn trust, and establish yourself as a leader. Without follow through, your credibility is damaged, your personal brand takes a hit, and your leadership will be questioned. Want to listen? There’s an audio version below As a leader, whether in your own company or […]
How I Lost Some Credibility and How I Will Get it Back Again
I recently had a conversation with my wife. It didn’t go as planned. I wanted to attend the New Media Expo this coming January in Las Vegas, so I asked my wife how we could figure out a way for us to go together. What I was expecting was an answer about how we could […]
Why You Should Stop Making Commitments
Have you ever committed to something knowing you wouldn’t follow through? Unfortunately, I have. What does false commitment do to our self-confidence? By not keeping those casual promises, what are we doing to the faith others place in us? If we’re going to increase our self-confidence and earn the trust of others, we have to […]
You Want to Lead. Now What?
So, you’ve decided to become a leader. Congratulations! You’ve already taken the first and one of the most important steps; you made a decision. Most people never decide to take action; they simply react to life. Making a decision is crucial and admirable; decision-making takes courage, since without decision, there would be no risk. Keep […]
Taking Your Career Seriously
“No one will ever take your career more seriously than you do”. Does that sound familiar? I still don’t know who told me that, but it is something that I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. I think it’s great advice and worth sharing again with all of the readers of this site. Similar to what […]
