by Robert James | Jan 24, 2021 | General
About a decade ago, I experienced a big setback in my life that could have either made me or broken me. Like so many successful leaders, I’ve always been an ambitious person. Two of my dreams were building a strong family and excelling professionally. I was determined... 
by Robert James | Jan 22, 2021 | General
Here’s the thing about life: The past is already a done deal, and the future has no guarantees. The only thing that’s promised (the only thing we can control) is right now. The present moment. Although we might not have the ability to dictate what happens in a given... 
by Robert James | Nov 16, 2020 | General
After we gain success and achieve some of our goals, we can face a common pitfall: the plateau. After gaining success and becoming established in an elevated plane of existence, it can be easy to experience complacency. We might lose our inspiration or sense of... 
by Robert James | Nov 16, 2020 | General
Anyone who aims big usually ends up facing a big test. What do I mean by that? In my book, I tell the story of mountain climber Craig DeMartino. His experience is a perfect example of how we can be tested to the extreme on our way to success. During a climb with his... 
by Robert James | Jul 1, 2020 | General
At times, it can seem like we face more questions than answers during this historic pandemic. Some sales leaders are wondering specifically about their hiring strategies right now. They see constriction across the economy (the airline, food, retail, and hotel... 