September 20, 2016
What I Learned Backpacking Around the World
It’s interesting how of my varied journeys and adventures in life—getting my MBA right after my undergraduate degrees (with no full-time work experience), going from corporate...
September 19, 2016
The Greatest Enemy of Every Marriage
What is the opposite of Love? If you said Hate, well, I hate to disagree with you, but I’m convinced that the opposite of love is really selfishness. And in marriage,...
September 19, 2016
Two easy ways to save money in your book promotion
I’ve said countless times in this blog that if you want to get people to read your book, you have to give away a lot of copies. To reviewers. To bloggers. To the editor of your...
September 18, 2016
Overcoming Your Inner Critic
"Stop pushing yourself," your angry four-inch tall shoulder-Devil whispers in your ear. "Let's blow off the day and hang on the couch. You'll never amount to much anyway."
We...
September 12, 2016
The power of a professional headshot
In last week’s post I said that for the overwhelming majority of authors, it’s important to make an effort to connect with your fans. The same goes for having a good headshot....
September 12, 2016
The Destiny of Diversity
As we bid adieu to summer and survive the frenzy of the fall schedule, let’s take a moment to reflect on one of the biggest highlights of 2016 – the Rio Games.
The Games...
September 11, 2016
The Two Must-Have Beliefs of History-Makers
What do world-class athletes, prolific artists, and business titans have in common? What traits are shared by Picasso and Jay Z, Mark Zuckerberg and Leonardo DaVinci, Serena...
September 08, 2016
You Don't Believe
Actions are the catalyst to cementing a new set of beliefs. Show me a person’s actions and I’ll show you his beliefs.
Do I really believe in something if I...
September 06, 2016
Marketing tip: Include more than just your book in your book
Have you ever finished reading a great book and thought to yourself, I would love to send a note to the author, only to find yourself at a loss for how to do so? In my opinion,...
September 04, 2016
An Unlikely Business Makeover
What organization offers the absolute worst customer experience? National Customer Shame surveys list utility companies and budget airlines, wireless carriers and shipping...
August 31, 2016
The 3 types of mentors you need
When you’re looking for a job you’ll need all the help you can get, no matter what level of experience you have. While an insider with the hiring manager’s ear would be a...
August 31, 2016
Ask John: 10 Travel Hacks to Live Inspired on the Road
I know you travel a lot. So do I…. and I hate it! How do you stay so positive in the drudgery of your work trips? — Mary N.
Mary, here are 10 things I try to do every...