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5 tips on creativity
 Jun 03, 2025

Ever wonder why creativity feels like trying to catch a firefly with a hula hoop?
 
Well, let's dive into an interview I had with author  Barbara Zerfoss, where she shines a light on how to spark creativity

 
1) The Power of Creative Visualization
 
Barbara asks business leaders to play a little game of ...

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đ—Șđ—”đ˜†, đ˜„đ—”đ˜†, đ˜„đ—”đ˜†... Jun 01, 2025

Nope...this isn’t a toddler throwing a tantrum.

It’s the secret to achieving BIG goals. Especially when it comes to losing weight.
 
Here’s what I mean 👇
Three years ago, I hired fitness coach  Aly Di. 
She didn’t just ask me why I wanted to lose weight

She asked me five times.
Like Inception, but with ...

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If your identity is tied to your work
 May 31, 2025

What happens when the work goes away?

-You lose the promotion.
-You lose the client.
-You lose the company.
-And suddenly
you lose yourself.

Too many people learn this the hard way. I almost did too. 👇

Here’s the truth:
-Your work doesn’t define your worth.
-Your principles do.
-Jobs change. Titles shift. ...

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"There was no light at the end of the tunnel... May 30, 2025

We were losing clients.
We were losing people.
 
The stress?
I can still taste it.
That’s how real it was."
 
That’s how  Chris Schalleur described one of the darkest seasons of his entrepreneurial journey.
 
If you’ve ever felt like giving up

If the pressure of leadership has ever felt visceral

This episode...

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👉 Your stupidity isn’t worth my mental health. May 29, 2025

That’s what I remind myself whenever someone’s behavior makes my blood boil.
 
You know the feeling:
-The rude email
-The oblivious driver
-The coworker who just doesn’t get it
 
In the past, I’d let it wreck my mood.
 
Now?
 
I pause and remind myself:
-Not everyone has seen what we've seen.
-Not everyone knows...

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I just read a business book that said networking is a waste of time... May 28, 2025


said no one ever. 😆
 
We all know the truth:
-Your next big opportunity is one conversation away.
-Your next client, referral, or mentor? They're already connected to someone you know.
 
So why don’t more people treat networking like a business priority?
 
Because here’s the honest answer:
Networking is sim...

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A few years ago, I set a goal to... May 27, 2025

...visit as many iconic American landmarks as possible, not just for the photo ops, but to learn something from each one.
 
Recently, I stood in awe of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
One of the most photographed bridges in the world.
 
But here’s what most people don’t think about:
This thing ...

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If it takes vomiting to experience victory, hand me a bucket. May 25, 2025

When I played high school football, we were terrible.
New coach came in and changed everything.

"You might not be the most skilled," he said,
"but you will be the most conditioned."

So he ran us.
Hard.
Every practice ended when someone puked.

He told us, "This sucks now, but when you're on that field, no o...

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My wife hates listening to Bob Dylan... May 24, 2025

She says he has a raspy voice. I love Bob Dylan. I think he is one of the best lyricists of all time.
 
Who’s right? We both are.
 
My wife has run sound for hundreds of concerts, so she has an incredible ear for pitch and tone.
 
I’ve written for dozens of politicians and business leaders and obsess ov...

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What the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame taught me about business... May 23, 2025

...legacy, and lasting impact 👇
 
When I walked into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, I expected great music.
 
What I didn’t expect was a masterclass in movement-building.
 
Here’s what stood out:
It wasn’t just about talent.
 
Sure, the Hall is packed with musical geniuses. But what they really...

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Context people... May 22, 2025

When Einstein gave his famous quote about “expecting different results,” he was referring to a mathematical equation, not business. 
 
Let’s clarify something:
 
📈 In business, you must do the same things over and over


even when it feels like yelling into the void.
 
-Posting when no one’s liking.
-Call...

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What’s the difference between data and a story? May 21, 2025

About 432 tiny plastic bricks and a bruised heel. đŸ§±đŸ‘Ł

I came across this image that explains it better than most consultants ever could (and with fewer slides):

‱ DATA – Legos scattered across the floor. Chaotic. Painful. Confusing.
‱ SORTED – Same legos, now grouped by color. Slightly better.
‱ ARRANG...

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Wanna command attention like a rock star? May 20, 2025

Watch how legends dominate the stage:
 
đŸŽ€ BeyoncĂ©
đŸŽ€ Taylor Swift
đŸŽ€ Freddie Mercury
 
Every move is intentional.
The walk. The mic hold. The glance toward the crowd.
All of it is choreographed, timed, and mastered.
They don’t wing it.
They own it...every step of the way.
 
Now think about your next team presenta...

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One of the most costly mistakes I made in content creation? May 19, 2025

I ignored evergreen content.
 
For years, I poured time into posts that faded within days.
They got likes
but no long-term lift.
No ROI.
No leverage.
I was chasing attention, not assets.
 
Then I had a mindset shift.
You’ve heard of residual income, right?
Well, evergreen content is residual influence.
Write...

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In 2006, two guys in Sweden went up against iTunes, and the entire music industry. May 16, 2025

Their pitch?
“Let’s make music so easy to access that people will actually pay for it.”

Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon didn’t just build a streaming app.
They sparked a cultural shift.

Spotify’s freemium model cracked the code


Give people insane value upfront, then let them choose if (and when) they wan...

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The picture you have and the picture your team has is completely different. May 15, 2025

That’s why creating a company culture of storytelling is so important. 
 
Stories paint a clearer picture of the message you’re trying to get across.
 
Share more stories! 

 
P.S. If you want tons of story ideas, download my free 150+ storytelling prompts HERE. 

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Check out these numbers
 May 14, 2025

First LinkedIn Post: had 2 likes and 1 comment 
 
Second LinkedIn Post: had 3,694 likes, 213 comments, and 87 reposts
 
Guess which one landed me the most business?
 
Believe it or not, it was the first post! 
 
You see, the person who commented found the content specifically relatable to him, and he ended ...

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I learned how to drive in my parent’s minivan in high school. May 12, 2025

Let me tell you, I was not excited to be driving that Dodge Caravan every day during my senior year. 
 
You should have heard all the names I was called.
 
My Dad said, “take the kids' bullying and turn it into an opportunity.”
 
I took out all the back seats and turned it into something fun.
 
I went from ...

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I love it when people say... May 09, 2025

”why do you post about stuff that isn't specific to your industry?” 

Does Coca-Cola only run ads talking about their products? 
 
No way! 
 
Neither does Nike, Apple, Johnson & Johnson, American Express, Microsoft, General Electic, Verizon, Home Depot!
 
Do you get the idea? 
 
None of these companies only...

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My wife is a business genius... May 05, 2025

...and she’s a very strong woman. I love it! In our marriage, we’re complete and total equals. 
 
🎉 Celebrating her birthday today! đŸ„ł
 
I've learned over the years that Courtney is often right when she gives me advice in business. 
 
Some people search the world for great mentorship when often it's righ...

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The moment I agreed. The moment it started. The moment that could have been lost. 👇 May 04, 2025


Part of me thought he was crazy. đŸ€”
 
"Scott, do you really think that will work?”
 
“There are sooooo many other podcasts out there!”
 
“Do you really think this is a good use of my time?”
 
On May 4th, 2021 (4 years ago today), I had lunch with  S. Scott Mason, and he convinced me to launch a podcast. 
 
A...

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He was sobbing and had to hug me. May 04, 2025

Recently, after one of my strategic storytelling workshops, a gentleman in the audience pulled me aside. 
 
60-year-old man. CEO of an extremely successful company. 
 
He was sobbing and had to hug me. 
 
For the first time in his life, he realized he had to start telling people his story. 
 
He told me he ...

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🎉 150 episodes of Stories With Traction! đŸŽ™ïž May 02, 2025


a journey filled with incredible conversations, powerful insights, and game-changing stories.
 

and to celebrate this milestone, I couldn’t think of a better guest than my friend and business mentor,  John H. Wilson, PhD. 
 
John has been a guiding force in my journey, and having him on for this spe...

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Something I know now about humor that I wish I would have known years ago. May 01, 2025

Ever tried to crack a joke in a meeting and got silence so loud you could hear a pin drop? 
 
Yeah, me too. 
 
Pro tip: telling jokes can be incredibly risky in a business setting. 
 
You don't want to be the office comedian who only hears crickets in response to your punchline.
 
Instead of risking it all ...

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