If you’re like a lot of executives, you might be wondering whether or not it’s cost effective for cities like San Antonio (with the Final Four) or Atlanta (with the 1996 Olympics) to host major sporting events. Does the return on investment pay for itself? Or is there a negative ROI? That’s the question I was asked recently on CNN. …
Will Artificial Intelligence Steal Your Job?
If you’re like most people, you’re starting to hear a lot about artificial intelligence (AI), which is defined as any computer system able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages. Do robots fall under the category? Yes. Do computers that improve their performance over time fall under that …
Is Your Business at Risk of Becoming Extinct?
Did you know that the America Leather Company was the third largest business in the United States in 1910? It’s true. Which begs the question — What was the American Leather Company and why were they so huge? The American Leather Company made buggy whips and horse saddles. That was all fine and dandy until 1908 when Henry Ford introduced …
What Does it Take to be a Leader? Studies Show that a Difficult Childhood can be a Bonus.
I came across a finding in the Wall Street Journal that highlights some studies about how adversity can actually be a good thing. The article in the Journal mentioned a story about two brothers who were raised in a home with a father who was an alcoholic. One brother grew up to be an alcoholic and led a very difficult life. The …
A Simple Idea to Help You Create the Life You Want
Do you have a vision for what you want your life to be like in 5 years, or 10 years? If you’re like most people, you probably have some sort of idea what you want out of life — either from a career standpoint or a relationship standpoint. There’s a simple idea that I discuss in the short, 60-second video …
100 Top Motivational Speakers: An In-Depth Guide for Meeting Professionals and Event Professionals.
What is a motivational speaker? If you’re like most people, you think it’s someone who is a high-energy speaker who excels at getting salespeople fired up — but that’s not always the case. As a professional speaker myself, I define a motivational speaker as someone who changes the state of the people in the audience. Yes, sometimes that means a …
Leadership Techniques: Do You Act or React to Life?
Do you take a proactive approach to life? Or a reactive approach? The answer to that question can dictate the success or failure you see in business. I provide some insights on which approach is most effective for people who want to be leaders. If you’re in that camp, watch the short, 60-second video below — it provides some tips …
How to Accomplish the Goals You Set for Yourself
Are you trying to do a better job setting and accomplishing your goals? If you’re like most people, the answer is a resounding yes. What follows is a short, 60 second video that shares a technique I learned from Tony Robbins many years ago. It’s a simple approach that has helped me accomplish my goals. I’m sure it’ll be helpful …