Tag Archives: Mindfulness

Seven “Easy” Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Dave Mitchell

When it comes to public speaking, nothing is easy.  I have done over 100 events each year for 20 years, and before starting the Leadership Difference, I was responsible for training and development for two major companies.  Before my career … Continue reading →

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Got My Mojo Working, But It Just Don’t Work On You! Part Two

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Dave Mitchell

Muddy Waters understood the challenge of rapport building.  In part one of this two-part blog post, I used the iconic Waters’ blues song to illustrate the concept of interactive style schemas and their importance to developing rapport with others.  Identifying … Continue reading →

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Got My Mojo Working, But It Just Don’t Work On You! Part One

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Dave Mitchell

The title is lifted from a famous quote by the renowned social philosopher (and blues icon) McKinley Morganfield.  Mr. Morganfield, also known as Muddy Waters, was repeating the sentiment written by Preston Foster back in 1956 in the famous blues … Continue reading →

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How a Well-Trained Dave Mitchell Warrior Handles an “8 Romantic”

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Dave Mitchell

I love to see years of training put to good use, especially where employee appreciation is concerned.  The account below is based on actual interactions between one of my long term clients (A COO of a health care company and … Continue reading →

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My Four Personal Performance Resolutions for 2015

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Dave Mitchell

I know it is a cliché to do a blog about resolutions around the New Year.  Truth be told, I don’t really do resolutions; I prefer to do goals.  I have fitness goals, financial goals, business goals, personal development goals.  … Continue reading →

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18 Days on the Road and I am Going to Make it Home Tonight

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Dave Mitchell

I recently wrapped up an 18-day tour that took me to 13 different cities.  While that sounds very exciting, the best thing about a tour of that length and diversity is that it reminds you of every single thing that … Continue reading →

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