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“Orville Wright Did Not Have A Pilot’s License”
Orville Wright was out on the plains of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina trying to get a pile of metal, bolts, and wings up into the air and fly. He didn’t ask for anyone permission, wait to get a certification, or receive a diploma, he just did it. His mindset which was about experimentation, exploration, and…
“Getting Off the Script”- Improvisational Sales
It is imperative that sales professionals are well versed on their product, service, and the industry that they are selling in. However, it is equally important that they allow themselves the opportunity to get off the script when dealing with clients if they want to excel in the sales arena. One year ago I spoke…
Energy= Success
Last weekend we hosted our first annual event,“Energy” and the audience came in around 9:45 am and mixed and mingled for about 15- 20 minutes. I started the event and I asked everyone to close their eyes and answer 5 questions about their environment which included: What was I wearing? What color was the carpet?…
No past, no future…all is NOW!
We can’t escape our past or erase it, nor, can we stop the future from happening. However, we can decide where to focus all of our energies on in 2019. For this purpose, a “Through Line” is needed. If you create and execute your “Through Line” in 2019, I promise you, your life will be…
“Raise the Stakes” On Your Audience
During your next presentation “Raise the Stakes” on your audience. “Raising the Stakes” is taking the audience’s takeaways from your presentation and elevating them. For example, when I present “Rip Off the Rearview Mirror,” I want audiences to create a “Through Line” in their life which is built on their short-term goals (Objectives) and long…
Truth vs. Positivity
If you check social media you are sure to see posts, webinars, and training sessions focusing on positivity. While, truth can come from a positive perspective, however, it can also come from a negative, confrontational, or alternative perspective that isn’t in line with mainstream thinking. However, we must ask ourselves, are we seeking truth or…
“Day to Day” vs. Creative Leaders
“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.” – Antoine De Saint- Exupery The easy way to lead is to give out directions and have our employees follow them step by step. …
“No Small Parts… Only Small Actors”
“There are no small parts, only small actors’ is what Konstantin Stansivlavski the great Russian director said. We need to apply this to our professional life knowing that our job/ role/ title matters and we contribute to the “Though Line” of our organization. I directed “Inherit the Wind” back in my hometown of Zanesville, Ohio…
Rip Off the Rearview Mirror
It’s time to stop looking back, having regrets, and trying to change the past. This is time we will never get back and the more we focus on the past the less we are focused on the here and now. What is your biggest regret? What do you wish you could have over? Imagine how…
Crazy Ideas for 2018… Are They?
Think back one year, the start of 2017 and if I would have told you the following: · Bitcoin would go from $1,020.47 to $13,378 per coin · Uber would be taking massive market share from the taxi business · Tesla is making electronic diesels · Amazon would buy a grocery store (Whole Foods) Would…
About Chad
Chad J. Willett is an accomplished motivational speaker, actor and author. His first book, "SMASH THE BOX" covers the principles he has learned from his professional acting career.
