2019-09-22 17:45
As we noted last week, this will be my father’s final Monday Morning Wake Up Call. My father’s content on his website, including this and other Monday Morning Wake-Up Calls will… Read More
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2019-09-16 09:00
On behalf of my entire family, I would like to thank all of you for the outpouring of love and respect for my father, as well as support for our family. We also very much appreciate the… Read More
2019-09-02 09:00
We’re getting close to that time of year when many of you begin to panic that time is running out.
Right after Labor Day, you realize that you still have a lot of things on your &ldquo&hell…Read More
2019-08-26 09:00
I sometimes hear people say, “Well, scratch that off my bucket list.”
From what I understand a “bucket list” is a list of those things one has not done before, but wa… Read More
2019-08-19 09:00
The title as written is not a typo! It is meant to demonstrate that the word “try” can have two very different meanings and outcomes depending on how it is defined in your mind… Read More
2019-08-12 09:00
It’s a known fact that consistency builds trust and trust is one of the key attributes a leader must have. Leaders need to demonstrate consistently to their teams that they can be trus… Read More
2019-08-05 09:00
I find it interesting when someone says that they “know what they need to do.” You can almost see them patting themselves on the back for having recognized their need to act. Unf… Read More
2019-07-29 09:00
Failure is a fact of life. Failure happens. When it happens to you, you can lament about it and look to blame someone (other than you) or something. When you follow this approach, the next s… Read More
2019-07-22 09:00
Much has been written about how one can achieve success. The vast majority of what is out there is very good. However, to be a success, in whatever you do, you have to start acting like you… Read More
2019-07-15 12:59
As some of you may know, back in 2014-2015 I hosted a weekly “live” Internet radio show on Voice America. What follows are some of the key learning highlights from these shows. T… Read More
2019-07-08 09:00
Our founding fathers said it best when they wrote:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that allMen are created equal, that they are endowedBy their Creator with certain unalienable righ… Read More
2019-07-01 09:00
The single most important factor that will determine the success of your company is the quality of your team. Specifically, how you select, develop, utilize and measure them. To me, these fo… Read More
2019-06-21 09:00
This week, I extended an invitation to my son, Stephen Ruisi to be my “guest blogger” and share with us an excerpt from a book he is writing about one of the most challenging exp… Read More
2019-06-17 09:00
Most leaders “say” they want feedback. Yet, leaders today struggle with how to get others to provide it in an effective and constructive way.
Just in case you are wondering, no o… Read More
2019-06-10 09:00
Everyone should start their day by wanting to be great; not in an arrogant way but in a way that allows you to be your best and do your best. Many struggle with how to start building their p… Read More
2019-06-03 09:00
We create our own competitive edge – each day – in the “7 inches between our ears,” i.e., our minds. It’s also the same place where we can derail our path to su… Read More
2019-05-31 20:36
This classic line from Cool Hand Luke has often been used to address communication issues in personal and professional lives. Chris discusses how good communication breaks down friction an… Read More
2019-05-20 09:00
Quiet confidence means that you believe in yourself 100% to the point where you know that success is the only option or outcome. In other words, you don’t talk about what you’re… Read More
2019-05-17 20:59
You’re at a great time in your life and it’s time to “get in the game”. Here are several points to keep in mind:
Recognize that you alone are responsible for your lif… Read More
2019-05-13 09:00
We’re challenged every day by distractions and issues so much so that we lose focus and allow ourselves to become the victim of our circumstances as opposed to the master of them.
When… Read More
2019-05-12 20:40
Having a reputation as the “go-to person” puts many in a leadership role, often getting them stuck into thinking they have to do it all on their own. Chris describes how to get… Read More
2019-05-05 02:00
Chris talks about a phenomenon that affects so many: They talk themselves out of success. He shares how to leave the state of “comfortable inaction” and what you need to do now… Read More
2019-04-29 09:00
Every day you can find an article, blog or book on how to be the best leader you can be. To be the best (at anything), requires clarity, focus and self-discipline.
Let’s face it, it ta… Read More
2019-04-26 21:48
Chris discusses the difference between reactive work and proactive work, and how to determine those things you have control over and those things you do not—and which you should igno… Read More
2019-04-22 09:00
The single most important factor that will determine the success of your company (and you!) is the quality of the team you have in place to execute your vision and interact effectively (and… Read More
2019-04-15 09:00
The reality of today’s economy has one overriding message: “If you’re not telling your story correctly and directly to your customer, you are doomed to fail.”
Marketi… Read More
2019-04-08 09:00
Now we all from time to time have heard people tell us to do our best. It is great advice to do your best, but rarely does anyone suggest that you should first prepare to do your best or exp… Read More
2019-03-25 09:00
One of the more interesting experiences I have had in my role as a coach/mentor is when I meet people who, when they learn what I do, want to challenge my knowledge to justify their position… Read More
2019-03-18 09:00
In my newest book – “The Go-To Person’s Guide to Success” – I go into great detail on how to manage your boss. That’s right: manage your boss. Here is an… Read More
2019-03-15 16:12
One of the key criteria for getting the right things done is that you maintain focus. Chris shares how to avoid those “self-imposed valleys of lost productivity” with these 5 s… Read More
2019-03-11 09:00
Every leader wants and needs to be trusted and be seen as credible by their team. Trust and credibility are equally important and go hand-in-hand in either making or breaking a leadership ca… Read More
2019-03-09 02:59
Learn what you can do to be personally productive. Learn more about priority setting with clarity and a singular focus. Chris shares the 10 keys of personal productivity.
The post Success H… Read More
2019-03-04 10:00
I am constantly running into leaders and entrepreneurs who lament about the same challenge. Namely, their team’s performance is either not in sync with or not sufficient enough to help… Read More
2019-03-02 01:31
To be successful and use our full capabilities, we must drive ourselves to stand out, demonstrate our uniqueness and show our value. What guides us? Our own self-belief system. Chris… Read More
2019-02-25 10:00
Successful people expect to win. They create positive beliefs in their mind and use those beliefs to help them determine the right actions to take in order to achieve their desired outcomes… Read More
2019-02-23 20:40
Why is mindset important? What goes on in your mind reflects your attitude, behavior. and growth. Chris describes the 9 concepts of a business growth mindset.
The post Success Habits: Dri… Read More
2019-02-18 10:00
Periodically, all leaders need to take a fresh look at what they do, how they do it and why they do it. In other words, they need to challenge their leadership status quo.
Some leaders becom… Read More
2019-02-16 00:38
There is one meeting you should have each week: A meeting with yourself. Chris describes the specific agenda and goals of such a meeting, and why it’s so important.
A podcast… Read More
2019-02-09 00:12
How often in your career or life have you felt like you’ve lost your importance or value? Chris describes how to not let the day’s experience or others lower or limit your value… Read More
2019-02-04 10:00
Jack Welch, the famous CEO of General Electric, once said, “Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own and live the vision and relentlessly drive it… Read More
2019-02-01 21:46
Sometimes going slow is the right choice vs making a rapid decision, especially when hiring team members. Chris discusses the critical concept of “hiring slow.”
A podcas… Read More
2019-01-28 10:00
The best leaders adapt and apply what they learn rather than copy what others do thinking the same will work for them.
The best leaders consistently work on the most important tasks first &n&hell…Read More
2019-01-27 20:21
You have 2 choices: you can focus on the what of a situation or the why. Watch and learn the difference and how it will help you create your future.
The post Success Habits: Is it What or… Read More
2019-01-21 10:00
Effective leadership is not about managing your way through a maze of to-do tasks that do nothing but add to the misconception that you’re actually doing something important. In most c… Read More
2019-01-20 02:30
The common link amongst successful leaders is the ability to make timely decisions even with incomplete information. They know that decisions lead to action. Taking too long to make a deci… Read More
2019-01-14 10:00
I received some great feedback and comments from many of you regarding my last week wake-up call regarding the importance of saying “no” when appropriate.
During the week I had s… Read More
2019-01-13 02:42
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? We are our single biggest asset, as well as our single biggest challenge. There are a number of factors as to what’s holding you back, bu… Read More
2019-01-07 10:00
As we embark upon the beginning of 2019 many are going through the annual resolution setting ritual. Goals are being set and promises made of which many will eventually be broken.
I’d… Read More
2019-01-06 01:33
Systems are a critical aspect of every business, yet so many business owners and entrepreneurs are unable to wrap their heads around the concept of the importance and type of results… Read More
2018-12-21 10:00
My wife Paula and I, and our family want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and the happiest and healthiest New Year. This is that special time of year when we take stock of all of the goo… Read More
2018-12-17 10:00
Recently a client, who is in the service industry, asked me what is value and how does he make sure that he is creating it properly for his clients?
In a broad sense, value is demonstrated b… Read More
2018-12-16 02:57
Understanding the concept of the “say-do ratio” – that is, are you doing what you say you’re going to do? How do you improve your say-do ratio? Watch and learn&helli&helli…Read More
2018-12-10 10:00
Just before he died, renowned playwright George Bernard Shaw was asked to name a famous deceased man whom he missed the most. Shaw replied, “The man I miss the most is the man I could… Read More
2018-12-07 21:25
The world we live and work in is not perfect. We need to make the best decisions based on the information we have at that time. In this imperfect world, we have many opportunities to make… Read More
2018-12-03 10:00
Almost daily, we read that with our improving economy and full employment, there are more open jobs than there are people to fill them. Hence, the retention of your best performers becomes a… Read More
2018-12-01 22:34
“That’s the way we always do it!” It’s a common phrase that many say. But if you can’t challenge that type of thinking, your organization will disappear into o… Read More
2018-11-26 10:00
Chapter 5: From “The Go-To Person’s Guide To Success”
Thought I would share with you a key success concept from my latest book – “The Go-To Person’s… Read More
2018-11-24 21:01
Think about how painful it would be if you had to catch a bowling ball in your teeth. Ouch! Catching a bowling ball in your teeth! What could be more painful than that? Simple – goin… Read More
2018-11-19 10:00
The best leaders always tend to make the best decisions in most cases. To be able to make the best decisions, you must have in your “toolkit” the ability to build consensus aroun… Read More
2018-11-17 01:40
How often do you put up with certain employees, clients, or market conditions because they just don’t bother you “enough”? That’s comfortable inaction. Waiting may l… Read More
2018-11-12 10:00
Today is Veterans Day. It is that one “official” day (unlike Memorial Day) that has been specifically earmarked for all of us to pay tribute to all American veterans – livi… Read More
2018-11-05 10:00
Success requires the proper use of certain knowledge and skills. Without the proper mental foundation, there’s no way your knowledge and skills will be used effectively. I refer to thi… Read More
2018-11-02 21:00
The biggest threat to businesses is complacency – that is, we learn to accept and live with the status quo. We allow our status quo to dictate whether or not we’ll succeed. Chri… Read More
2018-10-29 09:00
Success is a choice. It requires an optimistic, healthy state of mind fueled by a strong belief in yourself. Do you want to be seen as a go-to person by your boss and other senior people? Do… Read More
2018-10-22 09:00
If you were writing a memo to the boss about why you were managing them, what reasons would you give as to why they should want to be managed?
In my new book – “The Go-To Person… Read More
2018-10-21 15:01
You can’t be a productive leader if all you are doing is solving other people’s problems. Learning how to take the “we” out of “we have a problem” and to… Read More
2018-10-15 09:00
In my new book, “The Go-To Person’s Guide to Success”, I discuss in detail the importance of a leader not being the only “go-to person” in their organization. I… Read More
2018-10-08 09:00
I, like many of you, like information in the simplest and most efficient way possible. If I want or need further explanation, I will ask for it or go look for it myself. It is in that belief… Read More
2018-10-05 21:33
What’s the difference between bosses and leaders? Chris describes how teams respond differently to both, and how this ultimately impacts the success of your business.
The post Succes… Read More
2018-10-01 09:00
In almost all of my client coaching relationships, the subject of the importance of a healthy sense of urgency comes up.
Creating a healthy sense of urgency doesn’t happen without a gr… Read More
2018-09-28 21:40
It’s a known fact that effective systems run your business and when followed correctly will deliver consistent results that will keep your customers coming back. And they will bring… Read More
2018-09-24 09:00
Every day, we are fed with the challenge of addressing and solving problems. In many of those cases, you generally need to get information to guide you in developing the right solution… Read More
2018-09-22 13:24
Do you like everything “perfect”? Perfectionism isn’t perfect. And it’s one of the biggest business killers. How do you allow yourself to do your best job without ge… Read More
2018-09-17 09:00
I can remember telling my sons, and later on, individuals who reported directly to me that I found perfection to be boring and frustrating. I urged them to pursue excellence, or, in other wo… Read More
2018-09-14 19:55
With help from Jimmy Buffet, Chris explains why living in the past serves no useful purpose. Rather, he shares the importance of maintaining a healthy sense of focus in order to get thing… Read More
2018-09-10 09:00
Productive people get more done, achieve better results and earn far more than everyone else by devoting maximum time on being “focused” on their top priority.
Focus is a matter… Read More
2018-09-07 19:46
You hear it often: Companies want to hire people for the least amount of money, when it’s the “franchise players” that really help drive your business forward. Here’… Read More
2018-09-03 09:00
The Labor Day holiday was created to honor those who have made economic and social strides – achieved success – through hard work in the United States.
Everyone wants to be succe… Read More
2018-08-31 21:07
Learn from Chris how to muster the courage and confidence from within you to achieve your goals. Chris uses a fishing trip to Costa Rica with his grandson to make his points. So, the ques… Read More
2018-08-27 09:00
Several years ago I hosted an internet radio show on Voice America called “Step Up and Play Big with Chris Ruisi”. The show allowed me to meet some talented people, experts in th… Read More
2018-08-24 20:04
SOS: Chris discusses “shiny object syndrome” – one of the biggest distractions you may face. Here’s how to stop the glare of SOS.
The post Success Habits: Handling… Read More
2018-08-20 09:00
We judge our leaders by the quality of the results they achieve. These results are achieved by the quality of the decisions they make. The quality of their decisions is directly related to t… Read More
2018-08-17 19:21
The reality is that time management does not exist. You cannot manage time. It’s about how you have the time available to you everyday. Many of you operate like a one-armed paperhang… Read More
2018-08-13 09:00
Becoming a better leader isn’t easy. The fact is, not everyone can or will become a great leader. However, everyone can become a better leader than they are today – if they make… Read More
2018-08-11 15:39
Do you think you need better “time management” skills? Or do you need better “YOU management” skills? Without clarity of goals, there’s no way you can ever man… Read More
2018-08-06 09:00
As more and more people find employment during this growing economy it is creating a burden for employers trying to fill open positions. Highly and even moderately skilled workers are being… Read More
2018-08-03 21:30
Every leader thinks they have a winning team. But do they? Ask yourself, “Do I have a team that wants to win or just a group of folks who show up, do no more than what they are asked… Read More
2018-07-30 09:00
My daily routine involves reading the Wall Street Journal while having my first cup of coffee. During my “read”, I always find my way to the daily “Pepper…And Salt&r&hell…Read More
2018-07-27 20:55
As the leader, when you get better, your business gets better. How can you build your world of knowledge? What are you doing to make that happen? What are you going to do tomorrow to make y… Read More
2018-07-23 09:00
I have several clients who are each trying to hire the “right” person for key positions within their companies. Today’s tight labor market makes this important task that mu… Read More
2018-07-20 20:02
Most leaders “say” they want feedback, yet leaders today struggle with how to provide it in an effective and constructive way. But for our purposes today, Chris’ podcast w… Read More
2018-07-16 09:00
To be successful as a leader, there will be times when you will be faced with making tough or difficult decisions.
Some often delay making tough critical decisions because they fear criticis… Read More
2018-07-13 22:23
Decision making is a key leadership skill. How do you, as a leader, communicate a decision so that everyone buys in? If you’ve gone through all the trouble of coming up with a decisio… Read More
2018-07-09 09:00
Everyone wants to be a success. Yet very few realize the full measure of what it means to be a success. They end up settling for something less than what they originally set out to achieve… Read More
2018-07-08 17:00
Many try to do everything in their business with the end result being a business that gets nothing done correctly or efficiently. If you want to grow your business successfully, then you ne… Read More
2018-06-25 09:00
Right now, as you read this you are capable of significantly improving your performance if you have the courage to take that very first step to get started. And after that first step, the co… Read More
2018-06-22 20:23
How do you move an organization forward? Chris discusses how decision making is a key skill needed to move a business forward. When confronted with a situation where you need to make a deci… Read More
2018-06-18 09:00
At times, I’ve used a simple exercise with clients to help them understand that they need to get out of their own way.
I ask them to look at a mirror and tell me what they see. The ini… Read More
2018-06-16 19:55
We all want to feel confident in ourselves. Self-confidence is one the keys to our ability to accomplish more and grow personally and professionally. Many talk about wanting to increase sel… Read More
2018-06-11 09:00
You approach your role with an organized and focused “get it done now” sense of urgency.
You focus on results, not just “to do’s”.
You know how to evaluate risk… Read More
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