People who love to talk make great sales people, right? In a world with tweets of 140 characters or less and TikTok videos that have a 15 second limit, we don’t have much time to catch the attention of our customers. As a sales person…and by the way, EVERYONE is a sales person, our opportunity... Continue Reading →
Outdoor survival is an interest and hobby of mine. What has kept me so intrigued with the untamed wilderness is that there is no better place to experience and learn about life in its most raw form. The lessons that the sometimes harsh and unforgiving wilderness teach, if not applied correctly, are literally the difference... Continue Reading →
In my travels and countless interactions, one common theme with people is a desire to be liked and accepted. If that seems too far out of reach for some, avoiding hate and personal attacks might be good enough. Today, there are more ways to connect and build, or in contrast, alienate and hurt people than... Continue Reading →
A proven, simple, and widely applicable formula to positively shape the world around you To many, sales carries with it a negative stigma. Sales professionals are often seen as pushy, manipulative, and a suck of precious time that we don’t have enough of. Because of this, society often depersonalizes sales professionals, which also dissuades many... Continue Reading →
How many times have we found ourselves reeling from what life throws our way? It is so easy to fall into a struggling mindset or a victim mentality, saying things to ourselves things like, “if only that didn’t happen,” or “if they would just get it and understand what I have to deal with.” Well,... Continue Reading →
Hurt, anger, a flooded mind, sick feeling, weakness, a change in personality, depression, and feeling of worthlessness are all associated with being around toxic people. These are people that state untrue things like they are fact and insinuate that others feel the exact same way they do. Other times, it is a flood of passive... Continue Reading →
“Are you happy?” Whether it is in the workplace, home, school, or some other social setting, that simple question can open up the doors to the essence of where you, a friend or a colleague are right now. “Yes, but…," "I will be when,” or any answer different from “yes,” opens up the door to... Continue Reading →
At 1 AM, I continued to toss and turn alone in my hotel room in South San Francisco. I rolled out of bed, put some running shorts on, a shirt, and laced up my shoes. I felt my heartbeat quicken as I stepped outside the lobby door and inhaled the cool night air. With a... Continue Reading →
As my 17 year old daughter finishes her final year of high school and excitement with discussion around colleges occur, I’m confronted with a frightening statistic: One in 4 women are sexually assaulted during their college years I won't be there to protect my daughter throughout her college experience, which can be hard for a... Continue Reading →
My father built a full sized, one room Victorian style playhouse for my girls when they were little. It was heated, adorned with Victorian style lights inside and a porch light outside, and had flower-filled boxes under each window. His craftsmanship showed in the hand build windows, front door, and wood floor. It was a... Continue Reading →
