It doesn't take a concert or a jumbotron to ruin your reputation.

What do people say about you when you leave the room?

You will never outperform your ability to communicate. If you’re not consistently practicing, you’re consistently slipping.

PowerPoint remains a staple in conveying information despite the growing discussion around its effectiveness in meetings.

Striving for brevity and minimizing filler words can enhance clarity, credibility, and engagement in both personal and professional interactions.

More than 70% of managers believe they have a great relationship with workers, yet only 58% of employees agree.

Evidence suggests that 89% of leaders believe executive presence helps you get ahead.

Increase your chances for success by 65% with an accountability partner.

21% of workplace conversations are gossip-related - The Journal of Applied Social Psychology

Synchronize brain activity between two people, fostering empathy and deeper social connections with eye connection. - Psychology Today

35 million PowerPoint presentations are given daily by 500 million users worldwide.

You are 65% likely to complete a goal if you tell someone else you're committing to doing it.

Having a specific accountability partner increases your success rate to 95%.

Feedback is a compass that guides your professional growth.

Why do 96% of personal development efforts completely fail?

Stories show a 20% increased likelihood listeners will remember what you say.

The way we conduct meetings has changed because the way we work has changed.

Presenting strong calls to action with your team and customers only matters if they take action on it.

Great leaders have at least one common denominator: personal discipline.

If you want listeners to willingly act on what you say, begin with their "why" in mind.

Trust is earned through consistency. Employees want leaders who share consistent beliefs and demonstrate consistent behaviors.

Accountability forces us to eliminate excuses and commit to following through.

92% of remote workers admit to multitasking while attending virtual meetings.

Your credibility and influence require aligning your words to your actions.

49% of hybrid employee leaders “struggle to trust their employees to do their best work" and consistently deliver.

Trust requires how you show up in person matches who you portray yourself to be virtually.

When people never know what to expect with you, how can they possibly trust you?

Without clear guidelines, hybrid meetings are doomed to fail.

Stop competing with visual aids for your listeners' attention. Be the star of your own show.

"Stories are remembered up to 22 times more than facts alone." - Jennifer Aaker, Stanford University

When you suffer from burnout, others sense the lack of authenticity and lose trust in your brand.

Leaders must work to improve their ability to influence employees without in-person interactions.

People are 65% more likely to meet a goal after committing to another person.

Using brevity in conversations can increase comprehension and retention rates by up to 50%.

In January 2022, 70% of professionals worldwide worked remotely at least one day per week.

As of January 2022, around 83% of employers worldwide were planning to introduce hybrid work models, indicating a significant shift towards this approach.

Two-thirds of all U.S. businesses maintains a degree of hybrid workplace flexibility.

As estimated 11 million meetings are held every day in the United States.

20 Leadership Lessons from 20 Years in Business

To differentiate your value and what you bring to the table, you need more than a good reputation. You need an outstanding personal brand.

Challenge your assumptions and periodically ask questions that promote discovery and insight.

96% of employees say getting regular feedback is a good thing.

58% of employees would trust a stranger more than their boss to deliver on a commitment made

Eye connection is required for more than 70 percent on the conversation in order for an emotional connection to be made.

43% of everyday actions are enacted habitually while thinking about something else.

Professionals report that 71% of meetings attended are unproductive and inefficient.

Commandi attention and influence others to take action, even when under pressure.

"Achieving true expertise in any skill is simply a matter of practicing, albeit in the correct way, for at least 10 000 hours." - Malcolm Gladwell

Three ways to grow your influence by showing up consistently in an ever-changing hybrid workplace.

Hypocritical actions are reputation killers, yet they fail to practice what they preach.

Sales teams that invest in regular training outperform others by as much as 20% in revenue growth

69% of employees working from home during the pandemic experienced symptoms of burnout, with video conferencing being a key factor.

71% of workers admit to multitasking during virtual meetings, such as checking emails, social media, or doing other work.

50% of employees say they don’t trust their leaders to follow through on commitments.

53% of employees feel that having cameras on increases accountability and professionalism in virtual meetings.

Showing up consistently – Monday to Monday®—means investing in your level of influence every time you interact.

Salespeople who directly ask for the business are 50% more likely to close the deal compared to those who don’t.

67% of employees say their trust in leadership diminishes when leaders fail to follow through on commitments - Edelman Trust Barometer

Establishing a specific accountability appointment with someone increases your liklihood of achieving goals by 95%.

Investing in continuous professional development can earn you up to 25% more over their lifetime compared to those who don't. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

65% of workers report experiencing fatigue from excessive virtual meetings. - Robert Half Survey

Probably the biggest, or one of the biggest "a-ha," was the brevity and being in sales. We lack the brevity.

Engage listeners in a virtual enviornment. Maximize energy and connect to make a big impact on your small tile.

To ensure you have consistent influence now more than ever, we need to be more self-aware of our virtual presence.

When you’re consistent, you eliminate doubt in your listener’s mind. Consistency equals authenticity, which equals trust.

80% of workers rely on video conferencing platforms for one-to-one meetings.

When you commit to the action steps, you're ready to identify what you're willing to do to ensure that your influence improves every 30 days.

62% of employees believe leaders prioritize organizational goals over commitments to employees, undermining trust. (HBR)

Transition from peer to boss while earning trust, maintaining relationships and creating momentum in the workplace.

If you want to overcome your resistance to goals, finding an accountability partner is crucial.

Understanding follow-through is essential to leaders. Discover how it builds trust and influences your team positively.

91% of people pay attention during the first 15 minutes of a meeting, then you lose them.

Research shows that 47% of employees consider meetings to be the biggest waste of time at work.

Stop and ask yourself: "Why am I talking?"