On May 5 1954, conventional wisdom said that it was impossible for a person to run a mile in under 4 minutes. After all, it had never been done. The next day, Roger Bannister broke through at Oxford University by running it in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds. Six weeks later, an Australian, John Landy, ran…
Read moreBreak your own 4-minute mile. You cannot hope to do more but you cannot afford to do less.
Work hard at play and play hard at work
Almost every leader with whom I’m working right now is reporting some signs of fatigue and even burnout. And even if you aren’t a leader, your job may be wearing you out. One thing is for sure: vacations are arriving just in time.
Read moreThe Magic Of Eye Contact
Please look at me because eye contact makes you real and likable. Sawubona. This is the Zulu greeting for “hello” from my native South Africa. But the literal translation of Sawubona means ‘I see you’ and the response, ‘Ngikhona’ means ‘I am here’. Inherent in the Zulu greeting and our grateful response, is the sense…
Read moreHow to be Always New, especially when you’re not new
The Practice of Self-Rejuvenation and why your life depends on it Last Sunday, I celebrated my 56th birthday with my family and friends, including Johnny Walker Blue. At $300 a bottle, it’s a treat reserved for the most special occasions. As you can see, it’s also finished. But together with its Red, Black, Green, Gold…
Read moreDon’t just be an example, be an Exemplar.
In 2013, for the first time ever, we measured the Exemplar Values. These are the qualities that define those people who are Exemplars – the models of excellence. The Exemplars share three core qualities…
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See it, feel it, hear it, taste it, smell it, do it. It was a great Olympics, especially if you’re Canadian. For ten days, we were all spellbound by the brilliance, the innovation and the courage of the world’s preeminent winter athletes. But here’s my question: what did you see? I know that we all…
Read moreHow to Think, Talk and Win in the Year of The Horse
Watch the video Listen to the Podcast According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of The Horse begins on January 31. Within the Chinese calendar, each year is represented by an animal that carries with it a profound set of principles that forecast how the year will unfold. Here are three that are central to…
Read moreLipkin’s Top Ten Winning Trends for 2014 & how to make them work for you
Watch the video Listen to the Podcast Hi this is Mike Lipkin. It’s December 8 2013 and it’s time to celebrate the conclusion of another extraordinary year. Congratulations. You’ve earned your holiday season. Take a bow and take a breath. Pause, and plan for 2014. Here’s what I know: 2014 will be nothing like 2013.…
Read moreWinter is coming. Bring The Heat.
Watch the video Listen to the Podcast Hi, this is Mike Lipkin. It’s November 8 2013 and I’m in Toronto. It’s getting dark, damp and cold. The leaves are falling fast and winter is definitely coming. It’s time to bring the heat. It’s time to spice things up. It’s time to add your extra strength.…
Read morePlay big in the big moments because that’s who you really are.
Watch the video Listen to the Podcast Hi this is Mike Lipkin. I’m in Toronto and it’s October 7 2013. Last Saturday, we spoke to 2400 representatives of WFG at the Roy Thompson Hall in downtown Toronto. It is an iconic venue designed to bring out the best in everyone who performs there. I brought…
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