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Quit Talking So Much

Quit Talking So Much

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Why Listening Is Your Most Underrated Power Move Read More

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Leadership Is a Powerful Privilege—And Everyone’s Invited

Leadership Is a Powerful Privilege—And Everyone’s Invited

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Let’s get real: Leadership isn’t reserved for corner offices or C-suite titles. It’s not about job descriptions, org charts, or nameplates. It’s about how you show up every single day. Read More

The #1 Reason People Either Fail or Succeed

The #1 Reason People Either Fail or Succeed

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Why Communication Is More Vital Than Ever in Today’s Non-Stop World Read More

LEADERSHIP—What Works and What Doesn’t!

LEADERSHIP—What Works and What Doesn’t!

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Every organization rises or falls on leadership. Period. As a leadership keynote speaker, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful leadership can transform organizations and how the wrong leadership can undermine everything. Read More

Quit Defining Leadership the Same Old Way

Quit Defining Leadership the Same Old Way

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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 trait consistently rises to the top: influence. Decades ago, leadership was synonymous with being in charge—issuing directives, enforcing policies, and setting the rules. But today’s most successful leaders? They don’t just give orders. They create movements. They don’t just manage teams. They inspire them. They don’t just Read More

Forget Perfection! The Leadership Mindset That Sparks Innovation

Forget Perfection! The Leadership Mindset That Sparks Innovation

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Why Embracing Imperfection is the Key to Leadership Success Read More

Quit Making Assumptions in Sales (and Life)

Quit Making Assumptions in Sales (and Life)

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Stop Assuming and Start Listening: The Modern Salesperson’s Guide to Closing More Deals Read More

Quit the Negative Self Talk

Quit the Negative Self Talk

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Bottom line? Communication Starts Within. Rewrite old scripts, embrace assertiveness, and protect your well-being for stronger connections and a better you. Read More

The REAL Cost of a Negative Attitude

The REAL Cost of a Negative Attitude

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(And How to Turn It Around for Good) By Motivational Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta As we approach the new year—a time ripe for reflection and transformation—it’s the perfect moment to confront a hard truth: Your attitude is EVERYTHING. And if yours tends toward the negative, it could be costing you more than you realize: promotions, sales, clients, market share, business opportunities, friendships, even meaningful connections with family. The bottom line? Your attitude is the foundation of your success. When negativity creeps in—whether it’s self-defeating, Read More

Quit Defining Sales the Same Way

Quit Defining Sales the Same Way

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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 defining sales the old way because when they think of sales in a “traditional” sense – they become fearful. The “I can’t do it” sets in. The phone becomes the enemy. The prospecting grinds to a halt. Listen, we were all BORN to sell. Look at any given two-year-old. They are masters at handling objections. They don’t take no Read More

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