Your Mindset Brings More Business

If you want more business and desire for each member of your team to contribute more to the growth of you company, then you need to care about the mindset of the individual and the organization. 

In my research for the new "Paradox of Potential" keynote and workshop, I came across the work of Stanford's Dr Carol Dweck (both her book, Mindset, and her decades of research).  Dweck's teaching on a fixed vs growth mindset have had a material impact not only in how it supports what I am finding from speaking to hundreds of people about their own potential, but also in my bottom line.

When you see the world via a fixed mindset you do not challenge yourself to learn as much.  You may not see a need to try new things. If you are certain that your talent is god-given, either think you have enough, or you do not.  This will put limits on your ability to achieve more results.  You will be fast to give up or not put in enough practice and preparation. Thus there is little chance you will achieve more than you expected.  We humans tend to rise and fall to the expectations we believe.

If you do not think hard work, study, and practice will have an impact, why do it?  Easier to blame your IQ, circumstances, or other situations as being out of your control.

But I want to be in control.  It makes me feel right to know that I can impact my own future. A growth mindset brings possibility.  It is through this view of my activities (and I am trying to have this view when I am conscious of the choice) that I am achieving a record breaking year in sales and audience interaction. Believing that I can learn to engage clients (both those who hire me and the conference participants) is making it happen.  This has allowed me to seek ways to change how I behave daily in every interaction I have.  There is a new hunger to accomplish more.  I seek to to get those who hear my message to take real action..

Potential does not equal results. We have to work at finding ways to improve our abilities in countless areas of our lives. Henry Ford famously said, "whether you think you can, or your think you can't - you are right".  Do you think your potential is limited?  Do you have a mindset that is holding you back?  Why let your competitor win because he believes he can?

Your mindset, plus the right actions, will bring more business. 

Happy to share my own stories about what is changing in my business with anyone who wants to reach out (by the way, those with fixed mindsets never reach out).

Have A Great Day

thom singer

Congrats to the new "Certified Speaking Professionals" (CSP)

The National Speakers Association Certifies 43 Speaking Professionals

The National Speakers Association^® (NSA), the leading organization for the professional speaking industry, is proud to announce 43 professional speakers have earned the CSP™ (Certified Speaking Professional) designation in 2017.

It has been three years since I earned my CSP, and I have always been proud to be part of this unique group of speakers.  Just over 800 professional speakers have this designation.

Established in 1980, the CSP is the speaking profession’s international measure of speaking experience and skill. 

The CSP designation is conferred by NSA on accomplished professional speakers who have earned it by meeting strict criteria. CSPs must document a proven track record of continuing speaking experience and expertise, as well as a commitment to ongoing education, outstanding client service, and ethical behavior. The 2017 class of CSPs will be honored during a ceremony on July 8 at Influence 2017, NSA’s annual convention in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

"The CSP™ (Certified Speaking Professional) designation is the highest earned specification that can be achieved by a member of the National Speakers Association or Global Speakers Federation Member Associations,” says 2016-2017 NSA President John B. Molidor, Ph.D., CSP. “Achieving the CSP designation is no easy task; professional speakers must show documented proficiency over a minimum of five years, must receive positive evaluations from their clients, and must be evaluated and affirmed through a peer review process. When meeting professionals hire a Certified Speaking Professional, they can be assured the speaker brings to the table a high-level of expertise and competency, superior speaking ability, and a proven track record of professionalism and success.”

Introducing the 2017 Class of Certified Speaking Professionals:

Christopher Bianez, CSP, Plano, Texas

Aram Boyd, CSP, Danville, Calif.

Guy Burns, CSP, Virginia Beach, Va.

Mary M. Byers, CSP, Chatham, Ill.

Max Stanley Chartrand, PhD, CSP, Casa Grande, Ariz.

David J. Chinsky, CSP, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Heather Christie, JD, CSP, Naples, Fla.

Dennis Cummins, DC, CSP, Miller Place, N.Y.

Sima Dahl, CSP, Chicago, Ill.

Dirk W. Eilert, CSP, Berlin, Germany

Lee Ellis, CSP, Atlanta, Ga.

Celynn Morin Erasmus, CSP, Johannesburg, South Africa

Steve Foran, CSP, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sandro Forte, FPSA, CSP, London, England

Chris Fuller, CSP, Arlington, Texas

Chuck Gallagher, CSP, Greenville, S.C.

Merit Gest, CSP, Denver, Colo.

Charmaine Hammond, CSP, North Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada

Stacey L. Hanke, CSP, Chicago, Ill.

John M. Hannon, CSP, Sarasota, Fla.

Joel Hilchey, CSP, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Michelle E.W. Howison, CSP, Houston, Texas

Sydne Jacques, CSP, Salt Lake City, Utah

Bethanne Kronick, CSP, Camp Sherman, Ore.

Alesia Latson, CSP, Boston, Mass.

Rob Lilwall, CSP, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Gary Lynn, PhD, CSP, Milburn, N.J.

Tim Marvel, CSP, Dallas, Texas

Marty Mercer, CSP, Atlanta, Ga.

Tod C. Novak, CSP, Newport Beach, Calif.

Gerry O’Brion, CSP, Denver, Colo.

Kathleen D. Pagana, PhD, CSP, Williamsport, Pa.

Matthew Pollard, CSP, Austin, Texas

Thomas Ray, CSP, Sarasota, Fla.

Philipp Riederle, CSP, Burgau, Germany

Dean Savoca, CSP, Denver, Colo.

Jeff Shore, CSP, Auburn, Calif.

Bill Stainton, CSP, Seattle, Wash.

Carolyn Strauss, CSP, Denver, Colo.

William “T” Thompson, JD, CSP, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Jerome Wade, CSP, Albuquerque, N.M.

Crystal Washington, CSP, Houston, Texas

Ken Weichert, CSP, Nashville, Tenn.

Congratulations to all.

Have A Great Day

thom singer

7 Tips to Reach Your Super Potential

The new keynote presentation that I have developed, The Paradox of Potential, is getting positive responses from audiences and cultivating more conversation than predicted.  After my speeches people are lining up to discuss how they view their inner potential and what is actually happening in their career.

The concept of this talk (and eventual book) is based on the feedback from hundreds of people I have surveyed who admit to not believing they are reaching their career potential (about 70% feel they are coming up short of their ability).  There is a noticeable gap between potential and results, and much of happens because of the small things that people are overlooking.  Rarely is it some giant problem looming in their past.

The same shortfalls are true of corporate teams and non-profit organizations.  While most who are engaged in these groups feel they have "Super Potential" in what they could be accomplishing, the lower than expected results are weighing heavy.  

Getting the results that you desire will not happen by accident. You and your team must be clear about what you are trying to accomplish and have a true understanding of your motivation.  Going through the motions without direction should not be the norm, yet too many feel they are unclear about what they are actually working toward. Additionally you need to surround yourself with people who will help promote you and your cause. Your network matters!

Here are seven tips to help you reach your super potential:

1. Set clear career goals
2. Try new things / Take risks
3. Believe in your capabilities
4. Show gratitude to those who help you
5. Ask for help / delegate
6. Work past the fear
7. Connect with people

This does not have to be rocket science.  Like most things in life, steering toward success is not nearly as complicated as we try to make it. Take the necessary steps daily in good times and bad.  Keep doing the right things and over time you will be among those that others look to as the example.  There are no shortcuts and there is no way to outsource your success.

Have A Great Day.

thom singer