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Much has been spoken about increasing the awareness of emotional intelligence. However, for many, it still seems a foreign concept and something not needed in the leadership toolkit. When we open the book and lean into learning about emotional intelligence we can find tangible ways it can be used to increase our impact as leaders. […]

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I once knew an HR professional who wrote a book titled “The Only Thing Wrong with Human Resources Is the Humans.” As leaders, we must constantly deal with the human nature of things around us. Colleagues and employees will fail. Humans do that. But what can you, as a leader, do to better navigate the […]

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The human brain is an amazing organism. Yet too many of us go through life without leveraging its natural capacity. Studying the opportunity to expand your mind’s eye is an interesting area. My guest overcame early childhood learning difficulties to discover the power of cognitive function. The guest is a young lady named ST (Es-tee) […]

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If you are someone who struggles with standing up and facing an audience to deliver a speech, you may want to join us in this episode. As ironic as it may sound, taking a few pages out of clown college teaching can really boost your public speaking performance. My guest is someone who has done […]

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The gamification of sales is the concept of applying game elements and game design techniques to the process of selling. It’s a way to transform your sales team into a highly-motivated, high-performing group. The goal of gamification is to encourage your sales reps to engage with your brand and its products in a more meaningful […]

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Listen as we explore one man’s story. My guest is Martin Salama. He created the philosophy behind this “Warrior L.I.F.E.” approach after spending years in emotional pain and turmoil after his brother, Michael, died in an accident when they were children. This event in life radically shaped how he viewed the world and drove him […]

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If you have a highly specialized skill or your career experience represents a value add to someone else’s life, then you are an expert. But trying to market that expertise can be difficult. There are thousands if not millions of people claiming to be coaches or consultants. Differentiating yourself from the masses takes an intentional […]

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Funny title for a serious subject. You see, people get thrust into roles as supervisors and managers but seldom think about what it means to be a leader. You ‘think’ you are a leader because, by title, you have people reporting to you. There is, however, a massive difference between sitting in a seat of […]

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People thrust into leadership roles must develop the right mindset for success. The difference required to move from good to great as a leader may just be in your head. Your beliefs (limiting or otherwise) plus your emotional intelligence coupled with your fundamental view of the world around may be the stumbling blocks holding you […]

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If you own a business you work hard to create a great product or service. You might spend big bucks on marketing, advertising, and sales, but what if the first customer experience isn’t a good one? Or what if the whole customer journey doesn’t fit the brand story you’ve built? Great business must be able […]

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