Entries Tagged as 'Influence'

For my friend, John Wooden

June 23rd, 2010 · 22 Comments

“Make each day your masterpiece.” -John Wooden On June 4, 2010, the world lost a legend and I lost a friend. Basketball coach John Wooden passed away at 99 years of age. John Wooden’s stories and quotes show up in a number of my books, for good reason. He was an amazing man. He coached basketball [...]

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How do you get your ideas heard?

May 29th, 2010 · 34 Comments

Recently, I was asked a question that I hear pretty often. Usually the questioner is young, perhaps newly-graduated from school. They’re almost always new to their current job. And I can often hear their frustration when they ask: Please tell me, how can someone just entering the workforce create change? Maybe you’re familiar with this [...]

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Tags: Communication · Everyone Communicates Few Connect · Influence · trust

Wherever you go, there you are.

April 27th, 2010 · 42 Comments

Travel is a big part of my work now. And this week’s schedule is especially heavy. In seven days I’m teaching in Louisiana, California, Ohio, Georgia, then Ohio again. Of course, it’s not a hardship because I get to connect with and pour into so many wonderful people. One connection that I especially enjoy is [...]

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Tags: Influence · books · dream · leadership · personal growth · success · writing

What would YOU do with 24 copies of my new book? Enter to win!

April 5th, 2010 · 1,090 Comments

Last week we had a lot of fun celebrating the release of Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. Between March 30 and April 1, I was able to give away over 40 signed copies on Twitter. Now, after a weekend break to focus on the hope and celebration of Easter, I’m looking forward to giving away even [...]

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Tags: Communication · Everyone Communicates Few Connect · Influence · leadership

The book is coming! The book is coming!

March 15th, 2010 · 18 Comments

Hello from the USA! Thank you very much for all your good wishes and prayers for us as we toured Israel. I truly enjoyed helping my friend and pastor, Tom Mullins, lead the group from Christ Fellowship Church. We had a fantastic time. At any rate, I’m back on American soil for the time being. [...]

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