From my perspective as a master fitness professional, one of the biggest challenges people struggle with is a lack of belief. Those desiring weight loss especially tend to lack the belief that they can make the lifestyle changes needed and then stay on track long enough to reach their goals. As a trainer, it is... Continue Reading →
Facing Down Fear
In the past year I've written two different blog posts on the idea that we're always "on stage". While not the main focus of this blog, the idea of influencing people when we have no idea the impression is being made strangely weaves its way into the following story. Last weekend I attended a leadership... Continue Reading →
What Do You Teach a Child to do With a Dollar?
What do you teach a child to do with a dollar? After all, it's only a dollar, right? Well, there are two primary schools of thought. The first and much more common is that it's only a dollar, so what does it matter? The second and much more intelligent way of thinking is to use... Continue Reading →
So How About Those New Year’s Resolutions?
With the first month of 2016 coming to a close, New Years seems like only a distant memory. It is by far the most popular day of the year for setting new goals and resolutions and yet most people fall short of reaching them. Ever wonder why? Leadership expert John Maxwell teaches not to make... Continue Reading →
A Servant’s Heart
According to Wikipedia, Andrew Carnegie (November 25, 1835 – August 11, 1919) was a Scottish American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. He was also one of the highest profile philanthropists of his era and had given away almost 90 percent – amounting to, in 1919, $350 million (in 2014, $4.76 billion) –... Continue Reading →
How I Met the “Ace of Sales” Jeffrey Gitomer
In February of 2011 I was working as a manufacturer rep for Bart Turner & Associates in Dallas, TX and our primary line of furniture was KI. KI is based in Green Bay Wisconsin, the home of "Cheeseheads", Vince Lombardi, and the famed "frozen tundra" of Lambeau Field. When it was announced several months prior... Continue Reading →
My Life Journey With Andy Andrews
Andy Andrews is a New York Time best-selling author and speaker whose books have been translated into almost twenty foreign languages and have sold millions of copies around the world. As a speaker and corporate trainer to some of the top companies and athletic teams in the world, Andy is always in demand. He’s spoken... Continue Reading →
How I Met John Maxwell and the Impact He’s Made in My Life
John Maxwell is the foremost authority on leadership in the world. He’s published 70+ books selling in excess of 21 million copies. He’s the founder of The John Maxwell Company and Equip, a non-profit organization that has trained over 6 million leaders in 177 countries around the world. John has given over 12,000 live presentations... Continue Reading →