by Connie Podesta | Feb 18, 2025 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Leadership, Motivation, Motivational Speaking, Quit It Series, Stand Out Strategies
In Charge or Influential? The Modern Leader’s Choice If you asked 20 professionals today to describe the qualities of a great leader, you’d likely get 20 different answers. But in a world of rapid change, global competition, and disruptive technology, one leadership...
by Connie Podesta | Jan 25, 2025 | Business As Usual Is Over, Change, Hiring a Funny Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Leadership, Quit It Series
Great leaders don’t chase happiness—they build resilient, purpose-driven teams with clear goals, respect, and accountability. It’s Time to Shift the Mindset When did “keeping everyone happy” become a job requirement for leaders? Somewhere along the way,...
by Connie Podesta | Jan 8, 2025 | Communication, Family, Inspiration, Keynote Speaker, Life Would Be Easy, Motivation, Motivational Speaking, Quit It Series, Relationship Builders, Stand Out Strategies
Bottom line? Communication Starts Within. Rewrite old scripts, embrace assertiveness, and protect your well-being for stronger connections and a better you. The new year brings reflection, resolutions, and often—self-doubt. In a chaotic world filled with...
by Connie Podesta | Nov 16, 2024 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Quit It Series, Sales, Stand Out Strategies
Sales isn’t scary—it’s a life skill you already use daily! Embrace it, fine-tune it, and unlock your potential to connect, influence, and achieve greatness. By Sales Motivational Speaker Connie Podesta Often, one of the first things I tell sales audiences is to QUIT...
by Connie Podesta | Oct 20, 2024 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Inspiration, Keynote Speaker, Leadership, Life Would Be Easy, Motivational Speaking, Quit It Series, Stand Out Strategies
By Hall of Fame Speaker, Award Winning Author. Connie Podesta, CSP, CPAE Great leadership is 10% smart business strategies and 90% psychology. Admittedly, some people might not agree with that statistic. But I speak to tens of thousands of leaders every year, and I...
by Connie Podesta | Aug 27, 2024 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Communication, Inspiration, Keynote Speaker, Leadership, Life Would Be Easy, Motivational Speaking, Quit It Series, Stand Out Strategies
By Hall of Fame Speaker, Award Winning Author. Connie Podesta, CSP, CPAE In my extensive work with leaders, I’ve noticed that they tend to perceive innovation as something that’s bigger than life: new, outrageous, unthinkable, complicated concepts that are wildly...