Nancy Saunders
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Chris Bailey, on My Quest for the Best”]“If someone’s connected 100% of the time, they’re going to be focused 100% of the time and no ideas will ever come to them. ”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Chris Bailey, on My Quest for the Best”]“Research shows that being interrupted is one of the best things that can happen for us and for our team. Sometimes.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Chris Bailey, on My Quest for the Best”]“RWe think about our goals 14 times as much when our mind is wandering.”[/pullquote]
Francesca Gino, the author of Rebel Talent, is the December 2018 My Quest for the Best Podcast “Most Listened To” episode! Listen in now.
Sally Helgesen, the author of How Women Rise, is the December 2018 My Quest for the Best Podcast Fan Favorite! Listen in and learn why Sally’s advice on how to engage better in business is so popular.
Today I want you to learn from Greg McKeown, the bestselling author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, who believes that the key to success has nothing to do with having more, but doing more with less. But wait, doesn’t success mean more business, more clients, and more of the work you want to be … Read more
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Greg McKeown on My Quest for the Best”]“The undisciplined pursuit of more does not produce the freedom, the joy, the results that people are promised.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Greg McKeown on My Quest for the Best”]“There’s a great big con that’s been given to entrepreneurs, it’s well-intended I’m sure, but it’s still there.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Greg McKeown on My Quest for the Best”]“Use the discipline to make the system rather than using the discipline to make the thing happen.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Greg McKeown on My Quest for the Best”]“Why don’t people focus on the things that are really essential?”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Greg McKeown on My Quest for the Best”]“Explore, eliminate, and execute.”[/pullquote]
Bob Burg, the author of The Go-Giver Influencer, is the November 2018 My Quest for the Best Podcast Fan Favorite! Listen in and learn why Bob’s advice on being someone who gives first is so popular.
Fabi Preslar, the author of The Fabulous F Words of Business Ownership, is the November 2018 My Quest for the Best Podcast “Most Listened To” episode! Listen in now.
It’s our 200th episode of My Quest for the Best, and we’re excited to share a special interview with Chris Bailey, author of Hyperfocus. Today I want you to learn from Chris Bailey, a focus expert who believes that your ability to control your attention is directly related to the quality of your life. Essentially, the more … Read more
Today I want you to learn from Bob Burg, who believes the most important thing to be in sales is a Go-Giver, a person who always looks to give value to others, because only by giving value to others will you be able to gain value for yourself. You have to become a Go-Giver, adjust your … Read more
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Michael Zipursky, on My Quest for the Best”]“There’s a lot of things we can do that might seem a little more uncomfortable, because it’s very easy to hide behind technology, but it’s infinitely more effective because it gets you in front of your ideal client in a more direct way.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Michael Zipursky, on My Quest for the Best”]“If your goal is to bring in more business now, writing an article and putting it on your site rather then finding the time to get in front of your ideal clients, that’s not good prioritization.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Michael Zipursky, on My Quest for the Best”]“If I were to encourage people to do one thing and one thing alone, it would be to have conversations.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Michael Zipursky, on My Quest for the Best”]“What you really want to get focused on is #1 identifying who your ideal clients are.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Michael Zipursky, on My Quest for the Best”]“We wanted to create a way to really help others, but do it online.”[/pullquote]
Today I want you to learn from Michael Zipursky, who’s sure that the secret to being a great consultant is getting out from behind technology and having real conversations with people. For consultants, technology should be used as a tool, not as the sole means of reaching your ideal clients. Reaching ideal clients is the … Read more
[one_half_first][/one_half_first][one_half_last][/one_half_last] Outstanding Content, Must-Listen-to Episodes for Small Business Leaders [one_half_first] Robbie Baxter, The Membership Economy Bob Burg, The Go-Giver Influencer Michael Zipursky, Consulting Success Allen Adamson, Shift Ahead Francesca Gino, Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life [/one_half_first][one_half_last] David Mattson, Road to Excellence Colleen Adams Miller, Getting Grit: The … Read more
Robbie Kellman Baxter, author of The Membership Economy, is the October 2018 My Quest for the Best Podcast Most Listened To!
Francesca Gino, author of Rebel Talent, is the October 2018 My Quest for the Best Podcast Fan Favorite!
Today I want you to learn from Robbie Kellman Baxter, a leading proponent of the membership economy who’s certain that taking a long-term approach to member needs is key to building your business. She believes that by building lasting relationships with loyal customers is the surefire way to provide enduring value. It may seem like … Read more
[zoomsounds_player source=”” thumb=”https://myquestforthebest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Chris-bio-pic2.jpg” config=”skinwavewithcomments” autoplay=”off” cue=”on” enable_likes=”off” enable_views=”off”] [PREFERRED-TITLE] Bill Ringle and [FULL-NAME] discuss… Visit MyQuestforTheBest.com for complete show notes and other expert interviews with inspiring stories to propel your small business growth. Top 5 Highlights from this Interview 1 2 3 4 5 Interview Insights Expert Bio [BIO] For more about Chris Prefontaine visit … Read more
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Allen Adamson, on My Quest for the Best”] “If you just do what you did yesterday, [you’re] going to become less relevant.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Allen Adamson, on My Quest for the Best”]“Marketing is about making your products or service relevant in a rapidly changing world, and if you have no clue what’s going on in the world, you’re not going to be very good at marketing.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Allen Adamson, on My Quest for the Best”]“Everyone can provide a little extra to make their customers’ experience really unexpected. If it’s unexpected people will share it.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Allen Adamson, on My Quest for the Best”]“If you just really try to watch your customer and observe what’s going on, you’ll be a step ahead.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Allen Adamson, on My Quest for the Best”]“No one ever washes a rental car.”[/pullquote]
Today I want you to learn from Allen Adamson, author of Shift Ahead, who’s convinced that the way to stay relevant in a rapidly changing marketplace is as simple as taking the time to listen to your customers. It may seem obvious, but it works! What’s more, he thinks that it’s absolutely essential that in order to … Read more
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Randi Brill, on My Quest for the Best”]“Creativity isn’t something that a lot of people are comfortable with.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Randi Brill, on My Quest for the Best”]“Creativity for business and entrepreneurs is different than art for art’s sake and fine artistry, and it’s very much driven to solve business strategy and problems.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Randi Brill, on My Quest for the Best”]“I’m not coming in as the outside bad cop, I’m coming in with very clear glasses to look at what’s been done, to understand why suddenly no one’s happy.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Randi Brill, on My Quest for the Best”]“A lot of people look for answers. The best way to get to the answers is to have the right questions.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Randi Brill, on My Quest for the Best”]“People always make a better decision when they’re given viable choices from which to make that decision.”[/pullquote]
Today I want you to learn from Randi Brill, the author of 99 Wows of Creativity, who believes that every person has the capacity for creativity! So many people think that they’re not creative, but as it turns out, they’re just looking at creativity the wrong way. As it turns out, problem-solving, strategy, and outside-the-box … Read more
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Francesca Gino, on My Quest for the Best”]“Revealing yourself and reflecting is all about is focusing on strengths instead, and really finding opportunities to be authentic, and that sometimes means making ourselves vulnerable.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Francesca Gino, on My Quest for the Best”]“By being rebellious, or by being a curious leader you are showing the right behaviors for others.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Francesca Gino, on My Quest for the Best”]“Leaders who really are rebellious are those who also tend to be contagious because they’re modeling the behaviors for others.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Francesca Gino, on My Quest for the Best”]“Being a rebel means really being committed to adopting certain behaviors and talents.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Francesca Gino, on My Quest for the Best”]“We tend to think about rebels the wrong way.”[/pullquote]
Today I want you to learn from Francesca Gino, who has done extensive research into the value of being rebellious in life and in business. She’s convinced that deviating from the status quo, thinking outside the box, and acting in a way that’s not often done is the best way to get a real advantage … Read more
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Dave Mattson, on My Quest for the Best”]“Do you know the top 2 or 3 goals for each of the people who work for you? If not, you have a blind spot.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Dave Mattson, on My Quest for the Best”]“People will work harder for themselves than they will for you.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=“Being an entrepreneur, it’s a lonely business.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Dave Mattson, on My Quest for the Best”]“Where I want to be then affects where the company will be.”[/pullquote]
[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Dave Mattson, on My Quest for the Best”]“In order to link the corporate goal to the personal goal, you should sit down and have a conversation that would look something like this.”[/pullquote]
Today I want you to learn from David Mattson, who has worked out some of the crucial blind spots to building a successful business, some of which are more surprising than others. Some of these have a lot to do with how sales managers are failing to link their employees’ personal and corporate goals. [pullquote … Read more