Author Archives: John Boyd
Disrupt Yourself
When’s the last time you left your comfort zone? If you want to achieve something great, do something extraordinary, or be a catalyst for good, we can’t sit back and wait for things to happen under the status quo. If we never push ourselves, we’ll never achieve something great. I recently saw a webcast about about Whitney Johnson who wrote a book about “disrupting yourself.” Whitney moved to New York as a music major graduate with her husband who … Continue reading
Roadblocks or Stepping Stones
Last weekend I was able to spend a few days in the High Uintahs with my son Mike. In addition to being able to enjoy beautiful scenery, we also were enjoying each other’s company. This year Mike is a senior in high school so the topic of conversation was frequently about his plans in the future. Because Mike is so talented and ambitious in so many ways, there are a lot of opportunities available for him. While we were discussing … Continue reading
Sometimes You Just Have to Show Up
Imagine this: it’s a beautiful day and the sun is out, there is a slight breeze, the birds are singing and the grass is soft and springy underfoot. It is especially nice in right field where the coach has put you. He’s a real nice guy, that coach is. He is always encouraging everyone and cheering everyone on, you really like him. You really like being a part of the team, everyone is nice to you but sometimes baseball can … Continue reading
Move: Action is More Influential than Technique
In the movie, Band of Brothers, there is an intense battle scene where a Lieutenant is immobilized by indecision just as he begins a dangerous attack on a German stronghold. He is paralyzed by fear, leaving his troops exposed to enemy fire and compromising the mission. Remarkably, another officer rushes into the middle of the fight to replace the incapacitated officer and continue the attack. Realizing that he must communicate with a second squad of soldiers on the other … Continue reading
The Art of Focus
This summer we all had the opportunity to watch the Summer Olympics in London. Every four years I look forward to watching athletes from all around the world test themselves to the limits of their abilities. One of the events I really enjoy is Track and Field. I was mesmerized as I watched Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt shatter world records and make it look like he was just going for a stroll in the park. Because of the way … Continue reading
Confidence in Your Value
Others may try to decide for you what you should do and how you should do it. Whether innocently or intentionally, they may try to put you into a box of their own expectations, regardless of your best interests. Pressure to conform to these expectations may come from employers, customers, colleagues or friends. I have had clients who wanted me to work in their office or change my pricing because it was easier or more convenient for them. I … Continue reading
Increase Your Value
The only way to become attractive and consequently more valuable to the market is to have expert knowledge. In 2008, the University of Utah football team was undefeated and ranked number two nationally. For Head Coach Kyle Whittingham, his years of experience finally paid off and his value as a coach skyrocketed. To keep him from accepting another position, the school doubled his salary from $600,000 to $1.2 million! For most, it takes years to get to the … Continue reading
Value Gets Rewarded
My son once asked me how I persuade people when selling to them. He said he didn’t think he would be able to do that. I told him that when you are selling, you are not doing something to someone. Instead, you attract them to your product by providing them with what they want, when they want it. I have a friend who is an expert fly fisherman. He’s in constant motion, checking the time, looking under rocks to … Continue reading
