Here’s One Skill You Need to Master to Remain Competitive

The old saying, “What got you here won’t get you there,” applies to your professional life today. The world is quickly changing as well as the competitive landscape. Whether you are running a business or trying to increase your career equity, ramping up your skill set is important.  If there is one skill that stands …

Five Things I’ve Learned Over Five Million Miles of Business Travel

Over the last twenty years, I’ve traveled the globe, racking up millions of frequent flier miles and learning a thing or two about the process. Business travel doesn’t have to be awful or even hard on you. It’s all a matter of taking a design thinking approach to it, and letting preparation separate you from …

Let’s Make Every Day Thanksgiving!

I have to say that Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year, not because of the turkey and football, but because of the gratitude it triggers in so many. The day is a celebration of thinking abundantly and sharing our gratitude with those we appreciate. While it’s the perfect day for gratitude …

Presentation Materials from Connect 2018

It was my pleasure to speak to you today at the Connect Conference in San Antonio. I’m so happy to serve you in growing your business and protecting your client base. This short page will give you resources to help you make the leap from Optional to Essential. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS As I said, “readers are …

How to Reinvent Yourself, Stay Relevant and Love Your Business Life

No matter what you do for a living, being fresh and interesting is critical to continued success. It keeps you top-of-mind for opportunities and improves the equity of your personal brand. In my case, as an author and professional speaker, I need to reinvent myself every so often to remain relevant. For those of you …

How to Succeed For the Rest of Your Life

Last year, an Uber driver was talking me up as he drove me to the airport. I’d just finished giving a keynote address at a conference and still had my badge on. He asked me what I speak about, and without hesitation I replied, “How to be successful at work.” This piqued his interest. “Driving …

Three Great Books You Should Read This Fall

In my experience, voracious readers of business and advice books are better leaders. Why? Because long-form reading helps you grasp complex ideas, understand what’s behind them and ultimately put them to work in your lives. When I think about what helped me make the leap from account exec to CSO, I attribute my steadfast commitment …

My New Sales Strategy Book Is On Sale Now!

I’m so excited to announce the 5th book was just published! It’s titled Dealstorming: The Secret Weapon That Can Solve Your Toughest Sales Challenges. It’s based on my experience at Yahoo and then as a consultant, where I helped sales teams close hundreds of millions of dollars of deals and account renewals through teamwork.  The main idea …

Pre-Order Dealstorming and Receive Over $300 In Bonuses!

My 5th book is Dealstorming: The Secret Weapon That Can Solve Your Toughest Sales Challenges. It offers you a strategy to complete the most complex and important deals you face through collaboration and teamwork. It shares stories from my days at Yahoo as well as consulting engagements I’ve been a part of.  It reveals insights from …