On Wednesday, Google surprised denizens of the Internet with the news that they would be discontinuing Google Reader. This was a sad day for people like me who consume most of their blog content with this simple, easy-to-use RSS aggregator.
Almost immediately, I was flooded with messages from people wondering what I was going to do. You would have thought the North Koreans had just launched a missile against California!
I am looking forward to doing a half-day seminar for the alumni members of the Christian Coach Institute.
| Date: | October 26, 2013 |
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| Time: | 08:30-12:30 p.m. |
| Event: | Inspired Coaches Impacting the World |
| Topic: | Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World |
| Sponsor: | Christian Coach Institute |
| Venue: | Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center |
| Location: | Lake Junaluska, NC |
| Public: | Private |
| More Info: | Click here for more information. |
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In this episode, I give all of you a peek inside my toolbox. These are “tools” that I use virtually every day in my professional and personal life.
I am often asked about my tools. I hope that this episode gives you some insights and ideas about tools you might use to help with your own workflow. The podcast is a little long, but I didn’t want to leave anything out.
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Do you have a long-term delegation strategy? This is the secret to moving more into “the zone” and getting out of those activities you don’t enjoy or don’t do well.
Recently, I recorded two podcasts on the subject of delegation. The first dealt with the principles of delegation. The second suggested how you might delegate even if you don’t have a staff.
At the Launch Conference a few months ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with New York Times bestselling author, Lysa TerKeurst and interview her about her concept of “Remarkable Marketing.” What she had to say is applicable to anyone who is trying to get their message heard.
According to Lysa, the most important thing you can do in marketing is create powerful conversations around your product or service. In other words, make your products remark-able.
In this episode, I talk about how to overcome the Resistance. Steven Pressfield coined this phrase to describe that invisible, destructive force that opposes you any time you try to start a new project or make an improvement in any area of your life.
I spoke on this topic at the recent Platform Conference, and the response was tremendous. So I wanted to share some practical counter-measures for dealing with the Resistance in your own life and work.
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The Annual TMBA Convention is the largest and oldest mortgage banking event in the country. In addition to me, other keynote speakers include John C. Maxwell, Steve Harney, and Michael Maher.
| Date: | May 21, 2013 |
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| Time: | 11:00 a.m. |
| Event: | TMBA Annual Convention |
| Topic: | Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World |
| Sponsor: | Texas Mortgage Bankers Association |
| Venue: | Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort |
| Location: | Cedar Creek, TX |
| Public: | Private |
| Registration: | Click here to register. |
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The Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes (New York City: Portfolio Trade, 2006)
This is by far the best business book I have ever read. I know that is a big claim, but I found the book enormously compelling. It is full of real-world examples, brilliant strategies, and proven tactics. And make no mistake: this book is not just about sales. It is about life and an approach to running a business that is different than anything I have ever read. I can see why Tony Robbins partnered with him. (Sadly, Chet died of leukemia in 2012.)
I am an Evernote junkie. I use it everyday. It is a major part of my workflow. In fact, I have written twelve blog posts about it.
But often people are overwhelmed by it. They aren’t quite sure where to begin. I always recommend that they read a copy of Brett Kelly’s awesome e-book, Evernote Essentials.
The first section in my book, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, is called “Start with Wow.” I am always looking for examples I can use in my writing and speaking. Last week, I stumbled on this awesome ad about the Dodge Dart. I don’t know anything about the car itself, but the ad is certainly wow.
Delegation truly is a fine art and a necessary skill. In this episode, I talk about how you can delegate even if you don’t have a staff.
Whenever I write or speak on the topic of delegation, I always get a question from someone who says, “But what if you don’t have a staff? How can you delegate?” As you increase your impact in the world, you will, inevitably, encounter situations where delegation is not only helpful but essential to growth.
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