Pocket Sized Pep Talks

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:An explanation for, "strategic imperfection," and how it differs from simply lowering our standards.A concept called the “¾ baked” philosophy, what that means, and how it can be applied in a fast-paced sales environment.How strategic imperfection actually increases agility an

Perfection sounds noble, but it often becomes the single biggest roadblock to achieving our goals. Whether it’s an author rewriting chapters for years or a jobseeker endlessly reworking a résumé, the pursuit of perfection often leads to unfinished work and lost opportunities. Done, as it turns out, really is better tha

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Martha has worked with Ken Blanchard for more than 20 years and discusses the moment when she knew Ken’s story had to be told in full.The One Minute Manager was everywhere when it came out in the early 1980s. Martha discusses why that book became such a phenomenal success.You

A cup of green tea may not seem like much, but it’s a reminder that small, consistent choices add up to big results. Just as we stack healthy habits to improve our well-being, we can stack professional habits to increase our odds of success. The power isn’t in one move alone; it’s in the collection of “percentage plays

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How this topic and book found this author.What exactly is a High Emotional Bank Account.The importance of self image and how self-image is more important than external validation.What emotional currency is and what role emotional currency plays in how we respond to failure an

We’ve all had it happen: you write something that feels perfectly harmless, but the other person takes it the wrong way. A few misplaced words, or more accurately, a missing tune can completely change how your message lands. That difference between what we mean and what’s heard can make or break our communication. In t