Daren Chamblee first became a financial advisor fourteen years ago with Edward Jones. New advisors with Edwards Jones are notorious for doing the grunt work to create a solid business foundation. They will actually go out and knock on doors to make cold-calls in both business and residential neighborhoods.…
When you hear the word “communication", what comes to mind? Do you imagine radio, TV or other mass media? You may think of someone speaking, either publicly or to a small group. But these are all examples of one-way communication. A monologue is not a true conversation, however. Without the other participant in…
In Mid-June of 2023, The U.S. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken made the trip to China to meet with Xi Jinping. Xi, the Secretary General of the Chinese Communist Paty (CCP) has gained stature on the world stage in the past couple of years. So, it would make sense for America to keep the lines…
What is the difference between reality and perspective? Are they the same? Over the past couple of years, I have heard the phrase, “That’s my truth” used several times, especially with young adults. But why is it “yours” and is it only yours?
If it’s a matter of truth or reality, shouldn’t it apply to everyone?…
At what point did Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz actually get his brain? It’s hard to say, but right now there is a lot of discussion in the media about artificial intelligence, or AI. Specifically, the ChatGPT platform by OpenAI.com. This Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) has taken the world by storm, but will it…
Time. It’s one of those commodities we can trade for almost anything, although we cannot buy more of it ourselves. Each of us has a finite amount of it, yet no one knows how many minutes. Perhaps it’s that last part that scares us so much.
Like a driver stuck on a railroad track while a…
Talking too much can be detrimental to our chances of getting what we want, and not just in sales. Are you familiar with the expression, “Someone talked themselves out of a sale”? We tend to follow a fallacy of 1) good communication is required in sales, 2) more is…
A few years ago, I read an article in Entrepreneur Magazine about "wacky" interview questions. I was concerned this article was written to provide questions for JOB INTERVIEWS. In it, the reporter states she is conveying some of the off-hand questions one might receive in an interview. You know the one's;…
Public speaking is actually tougher than it looks. There’s more to it than my audiences think. For every one hour on the stage with a new program, I spend ten hours or more, researching, writing, creating and rehearsing. A lot of times, it’s very intricate work, but something I…
Recognizing and nurturing talent within an organization is crucial for both leadership and business owners. Not only does it lead to a more engaged and motivated workforce, but it also helps to ensure the continued achievement and growth of the company. A common challenge for large businesses is that…
Motivation is for many difficult to define. But let’s understand what it is and what it is not. Motivation is the driving force behind our decisions and thus, our actions.
When I receive a request to be a keynote speaker at a conference, I get a shiver…
Many have noticed a shift in the ideology of American society these days. It would appear many young people are being indoctrinated by higher education. The idea is that college students are being taught a specific ideology or agenda. But equipping them for the real world
Whether it be a promotion, pay raise, transfer to a warmer climate, or an increase in perks such as a company car or tuition for college classes, advancement is what most employees strive for. A promotion at work may be a goal in climbing the corporate ladder but it’s it's not…
There is an old saying: "Free advice is only worth what you paid for it". Well, hold on, there’s another adage: "The best things in life are... FREE". Perhaps more than the actual advice, we should better scrutinize the source. WHO are the ones imparting the sage wisdom? Are…
In the world of remote information and fast-paced lifestyles, individual learning stil has its place. Corporate training is great for bringing an entire team along, but many times, there is still a need for individualized attention. I have facilitated both and can tell you coaching or mentoring tend to have long…