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Author Archives: David Motto
Success Quote: Serendipity
You might think of serendipity as passive luck that just happens to you, when actually it’s an active process of spotting and connecting the dots. It is about seeing bridges where others see gaps, and then taking initiative and action(s) … Continue reading
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Success Quote: Patrick Lencioni on Disciplines
Success is not so much a function of intelligence or natural ability, but rather of commitment to the right disciplines.Patrick Lencioni Even if you’re smart and gifted with natural abilities, you still need to focus on the right areas if … Continue reading
Success Quote: Jean Sibelius on handling critics
Pay no attention to what critics say. A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic.Jean Sibelius, composer
How to Distinguish Yourself
Do you have ways to stand out from the crowd? Many of my clients are working feverishly to get their ideas heard. They’re also speaking up in meetings, communicating more effectively with their teams, and focusing on their next promotion. … Continue reading
Success Quote: Jonathan Swift on Vision
Vision is the art of seeing something invisible.Jonathan Swift, writer
Success Quote: Jack Nicklaus on Focus
Focus on remedies, not faults.Jack Nicklaus, legendary golfer Yesterday, January 21, 2021, was Jack Nicklaus’s 81st birthday. There’s so much we can learn from him on mastery and success. This quote on putting solutions and remedies above problems and faults … Continue reading
Seven Performance Strategies for Presenters
Presenters can benefit from the tricks of the trade in the performing arts world. After all, performing artists are in front of critical audiences every time they show up for work! And, they go on stage for a living. Here … Continue reading
Speaking in Plain Language to Engage Your Audience
In my presentation coaching and training, many presenters I work with struggle to speak in a way that their audiences can relate to. These speakers may use too many unfamiliar acronyms or jargon, talk about aspects of their subject that … Continue reading
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Blueprint for Success
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the U.S., celebrating the life of our country’s most famous Civil Rights leader. Every year on this holiday I spend some time reading King’s writings, and this year I’ve watched videos of … Continue reading
Finding the Right Mentor
A few thoughts on finding the right mentor for you: Find the highest level mentor you can find. For instance, if you’re currently a director who wants to make VP, find an SVP, EVP, or C-level executive. They will have … Continue reading
