Guest Blog Post by Jeff Vankooten 1/16/12

Things have been a bummer lately. The economy is tight, change is disruptive, and our lives uncertain. Mood and Morale are low. How does one persist in hope when things seem so hopeless? Here are my suggestions based on the acronym H.O.P.E.

H: Hone your mental fortitude. This is a way of thinking that lead us to respond in patterned ways to the everyday demands of life. Research shows that how or what we think directly affects our moods and how we feel. Events or circumstances do not determine your mood. How you think about them does. Keep your thoughts in check.
Remember, you are responsible for your own emotions and actions. Your harmful actions or dysfunctional behavior are the product of your irrational thinking. Take responsibility for your distress.

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Guest Blog Post by Hank Moore, 1/15/12

Hank Moore has advised 5,000+ client organizations in (including 100 of the Fortune 500, public sector agencies, small businesses and non-profit organizations). He has advised two U.S. Presidents and spoke at five Economic Summits. He advises companies about growth strategies, visioning, strategic planning, executive leadership development, Futurism and Big Picture issues which profoundly affect the business climate. He conducts company evaluations and Performance Reviews. He creates the big ideas, mentors the board members, reorganizes the corporate culture and anchors the enterprise to its next tier. The Business Tree™ is his trademarked approach to growing, strengthening and evolving business, while mastering change.

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Karen Anderson is the author of Not On Your Life~Classical Pianist Turns Tragedy Into Triumph; and The Little Book of BIG Thoughts. She is available for keynote speaking, workshops, and seminars to encourage others to take simple, successful strides to achieve their full potential. She did it, and she can show YOU how to do it too.

Tweed Scott, a retired broadcaster and inspirational speaker from Houston, TX, is the author of the 3-time national award-winning book, Texas in Her Own Words. He is available for keynotes and workshops targeting Attitude, Embracing Change emphasizing the values leading to a more productive corporate culture and a better life. Attitude is at the source of every success and his upbeat presentations packed with humor and common sense drills that point home.

Guest Blog Post by Bob Littell, 1/14/12

It’s been proven that the number one indicator of success in sales is one’s ability to be referred by others. And yet what most persons in sales forget is that the best way to BE referred. . is by referring others.

That’s what the IRREFUTABLE “NetWeaver’s Law of Referral Reciprocity” (NWrsLoRR) is all about – the more you refer others, the more you will be referred.

But as you will see if you read on, there are three conditions which must be met in order for the law to be operable. Violate any one of these and the law of reciprocity – ‘what goes around, does come back around’ – fails to work.

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Guest Blog Post by Mike Wittenstein, 1/13/12

Friend and Thunderbird Alum Chris McGinnis (@cjmcginnis), a travel consultant who writes The Ticket, recently spotted a new service by Delta Air Lines that picks up top-tier fliers right on the tarmac and whisks them to baggage pickup then to their parked cars. What kind of ride do these pleasantly surprised passengers get? A ride in a Porsche Panamera. Not too shabby.

Let’s see what this means for passengers and for Delta from several key perspectives.

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Doc Hendley is from Boone, North Carolina, and the author of the book Wine to Water: A Bartenders Quest to Bring Clean Water to the World (Avery:Penguin). He is founder and president of the inspirational organization, Wine to Water, and is available for keynotes throughout the U.S. Doc’s message is uplifting and exciting, and he is proof that anyone, even a tattooed keg-tapper, can cure what ails the world.

Robyn Benincasa, one of “California’s Fittest Women”, accepts full responsibility for inspiring people to do insane things like climb Mount Kilimanjaro, run their first triathlon, start their own adventure racing teams, or start their own business. She lives in San Diego, California, and is available for keynotes throughout the U.S. Robyn emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and motivation, and reminds audiences, “the brightest stars don’t create the greatest teams; the greatest teammates create the greatest teams.”

The Corps Group is an elite company comprised of military officers, fighter pilots with extensive business experience. Based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, they are available for keynotes, half days and full days throughout the United States. The Corps Group recognizes that these are challenging times; markets change, customer needs evolve and if organizations do not adapt quickly their company is at risk, and they structure their presentations with that in mind.

Christine Cashen is the author of the book Good Stuff: Quips & Tips on Life, Love, Work and Happiness, co-author of the book Mission Possible, Volume Eight, and an authority on sparking innovative ideas to handle conflict, reduce stress and energize employees. She is from Dallas, Texas, and is available for keynotes, half day, and full day programs. Christine combines a down-to-earth attitude with a colorful artistic streak, making her a sought after speaker worldwide.