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“Sacrifice” by John More in Seth Godin’s “What Matters Now”

A winning business understands that to gain a customer
it must ﬁrst be willing to lose a customer.

Unfortunately, we’ve been conditioned to do whatever
it takes to not lose a customer. To always say YES to
customers. To always kowtow to the whims of
customers. That’s unfortunate because winning
companies [...]

Change

By Chip and Dan Heath from Seth Godin’s “What Matters Now”

A troubled teenager named Bobby was sent to see
his high-school counselor, John Murphy. Bobby
had been in trouble so many times that he was in
danger of being shipped oﬀ to a special facility for
kids with behavioral problems.

Most counselors would have discussed Bobby’s
problems with him, [...]

Momentum

By Dave Ramsey from Seth Godin’s “What Matters Now”

Malcolm Gladwell says it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become an “Outlier.” He is, of
course, right. My mother says practice makes perfect. She is, of course, right. A billionaire
friend once told me to read one of the best stories on successful living, e Tortoise and
the Hare. [...]

“You Don’t Understand Me!”

An Issues Clearing Model for Better Communication

“You don’t understand me!” a wife screams at her husband. “How can I possibly understand you?” shouts the husband. “You’re not making any sense!!”

A mother bemoans to her teenage daughter, “We never spend any time together. You’re always out with your friends.” The daughter snickers as she [...]

Commitments, Demands, and Desires

I’d like you to meet Sam. I’m introducing you because Sam wants some important changes to occur in his life and he keeps failing to get them. He wants to be rich and he’s not. He wants to be in a loving relationship and he’s not. He wants to be free and he’s not. [...]

The Growth Curve Incubator

I’m committed to coach six Internet entrepreneurs this quarter and
help them radically grow their business with a new program.

The program is called “The Growth Curve Incubator” and it’s
designed to increase business growth in 90 days and at the same
time, equip the entrepreneur with tools and perspective to live a
more fulfilling life.

PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Customized to your [...]

Why Getting Is Better Than Giving

It’s January 2010 and the New Year is in full swing. Now is a popular time to set goals and intentions for the year ahead. In that spirit, if you’re seeking more success and happiness in the coming year, there’s a secret that will make a big difference in your results. This secret is [...]

You Are Brilliant and the Earth is Hiring

The Unforgettable Commencement Address to the Class of 2009,
University of Portland, 2009
By Paul Hawken

When I was invited to give this speech, I was asked if I could give a simple
short talk that was “direct, naked, taut, honest, passionate, lean,
shivering, startling, and graceful”. Boy, no pressure there. But let’s
begin with the startling part. [...]

Predictably Irrational

The Surprising Science of Motivation

"Lex is a one-of-a-kind coach. He's guided our company through a significant transition. The company's doing better than ever. Our revenues are at an all-time high. Basically, I can't recommend the guy highly enough." - Zachary Adler, CEO, Association Web Pros

“Lex, in seven months of executive coaching with you I have added an equivalent of $87 million in assets under management, and increased billable fees by 40%. I have discovered where my power comes from and experience more confidence, clarity and an ability to view my life almost constantly in a positive way. Our engagement has been successful beyond my imagination, and I could not have achieved any of that success without your guidance. Thank you.”

- Kelly Smith, CEO, Certis Capital

“Lex, thank you for being a phenomenal coach and advisor. You have an uncommon ability to listen and hear what is going on behind the words and then bring a clarity to every discussion that has helped us find an answer or solution to every question and problem. I also appreciate your own experience as a successful entrepreneur. The input you have given us all along has been concise and practical. The processes you took us through for honing our message and making sure that we were creating and delivering that message from our core passion has inspired breakthrough after breakthrough. Personally, I love the fact that you combine building a business with each person’s personal and spiritual path; that is the combination that has made me not only more successful, but happier all around!”

- Masen Yaffee, CEO, Green Sherpa