Accelerating Excellence-Episode120: 10 Ways to Play Offense in Life (Part 2)
Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert
Release Date: 12/27/2023
Presentation Skills: 7 Ways to Stand Up and Stand Out
Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert
Let's be honest. Most presentations are boring. How many times have you wished a presentation would go longer? Developing the skill of delivering a compelling presentation will set you apart in the marketplace. Most people refuse to give a presentation. If they are 'forced' into it, they just want to "get it over with!" I want you to get good! When you deliver a tight, cohesive, and compelling presentation, you have an opportunity to positively impact your audience and make their life better in some way. In this podcast episode, I share 7 ways to create and deliver an excellent...
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Focus is the New IQ - 7 Steps to Accomplishing Deep Work
Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert
“Nothing can add more power to your life than concentrating all your energies on a limited set of targets.” -Nido Qubein Most people live lives of constant distraction, never giving their full attention to one person or project. They're diffused and distracted. They dabble and dawdle. Years ago, having a high IQ was a competitive advantage. Cal Newport, the author of the book Deep Work, has said, "Focus is the New IQ." Today, amidst all the distractions, if you can develop the ability to singularly focus on a task for a sustained period, you will have a competitive...
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7 Practices for Personal Effectiveness
Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert
“Efficiency is doing things right. Effectiveness is doing the right things.” -Peter Drucker Years ago, I taught workshops on time management and maximum productivity. But a fulfilling life doesn't mean getting the most done in the shortest amount of time. Efficiency is about completing tasks with minimal wasted time and resources. But what if you are efficient at something that doesn't need to be done at all? Effectiveness means focusing on your highest priorities and most important values and taking action on the things that have the greatest impact. In this podcast episode,...
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Personal Effectiveness: The High-Performance Workflow
Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert
We all feel we have too much to do and too little time. Consequently, we feel overwhelmed and stressed. But you can: Have your act together Stay on top of things Feel in control Meet and even beat deadlines But you can't wing it. You have to have a system. In this month's podcast episode, I share a simple system for capturing and determining the priority of all your tasks. This system is easy to use regardless of your job, season of life, personality, or whether you prefer a paper or electronic system. I trust you'll find my High-Performance Workflow helpful as you navigate...
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7 Ways to Enjoy Life
Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert
We all have responsibilities and obligations, but I'm convinced that life is also meant to be enjoyed. Too many of us are so 'busy being busy' or leading lives of distraction that we don't pursue things that bring us true enjoyment. In this podcast episode, I share 7 ways to enjoy life. I hope you'll give it a listen. Remember, if you aren't enjoying life, others won't enjoy you!
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Employee Engagement-How to Be the Best Boss Your Employees Ever Had
Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert
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Accelerating Excellence-Episode 128: The Key to Emotional Excellence-Responding Over Reacting
Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert
Our emotions can either hurt us or help us. Research shows that 80% of career success comes from Emotional Intelligence, not IQ. How you handle yourself in the workplace goes a long way in determining career success. And how you manage yourself in your personal life will go a long well in determining the quality of your life and your relationships. In this podcast episode, I share the key action that will make your life better and make you better at life.
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C.O.R.E. 4 Qualities to Build Emotional Strngth
Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert
In strength training, a strong core enables muscles to work in harmony and leads to better balance and stability. Stability is essential whether on the playing field or in regular activities. Similarly, strengthening your C.O.R.E. emotional muscles provides stability for you emotionally. In this podcast episode, I explain how Confidence, Optimism, Resilience, and Enthusiasm provide emotional stability and lead to greater well-being.
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Accelerating Excellence-Episode #126:How to Discover and Develop Your Strengths.
Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert
This month's podcast episode is How to Discover and Develop Your Strengths. My life took a dramatic turn for the better when I discovered my area of giftedness at the age of 43. I want you to experience the benefits of identifying your strengths too.
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Accelerating Excelence-Episode 125: Make Your Life Count: 5 Ways to Live On Purpose
Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert
"This is the true joy of life; to be used by a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; to be thoroughly worn out before being thrown on the scrap heap; to be a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that life will not devote itself to making you happy.” - George Bernard Shaw Too many people today are diffused and distracted. Too many people are on auto-pilot and are 'busy being busy'. I encourage you to focus on the person you want to be. I share Make Your Life Count: 5 Ways to Live on Purpose in this podcast...
info_outlineIn sports, you can either play not to lose, or play to win.
In life, you can either let things happen or make things happen.
Play offense, play to win.
Don’t think survive, think thrive. Think big.
Live life full out.
In this podcast episode, I share ways to be proactive and play to win in life.