https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights Practical articles on leadership, sales, motivation, entrepreneurship, student success and event planning from keynote speaker Mike Driggers. en-us https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/leadership/the-leader-is-the-barometerhttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/leadership/the-leader-is-the-barometerFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTLeadershipTeams read their leader’s mood before they read the strategy. Learn how to set the weather on purpose and stay steady when the pressure is on. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/leadership/do-show-then-tell-whyhttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/leadership/do-show-then-tell-whyFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTLeadershipThe do-it-first rule is simple: do the thing, show how, then explain why. See how leaders use it to build teams that copy the right behavior. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/leadership/make-the-callhttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/leadership/make-the-callFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTLeadershipA “maybe” from a leader costs the team time, energy and trust. Learn how to make clear decisions, say no with respect and move your people forward. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/leadership/whats-in-it-for-themhttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/leadership/whats-in-it-for-themFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTLeadershipPeople tune in when they hear what a message means for them. Learn a simple way for leaders to communicate with clarity, relevance and a clear next step. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/leadership/lead-yourself-firsthttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/leadership/lead-yourself-firstFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTLeadershipYou cannot build a strong team without first leading yourself. Learn the daily habits of clarity, courage and consistency that make leaders worth following. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/sales-performance/call-reluctance-start-dialinghttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/sales-performance/call-reluctance-start-dialingFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSales PerformanceCall reluctance stops more sales than bad products ever will. Learn why it happens and a simple routine to get on the phone and keep going. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/sales-performance/consistency-beats-talent-in-saleshttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/sales-performance/consistency-beats-talent-in-salesFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSales PerformanceTop producers are not always the most talented. They show up every day. Learn the daily habits that turn steady action into a high-performing sales career. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/sales-performance/hearing-no-without-quittinghttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/sales-performance/hearing-no-without-quittingFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSales PerformanceOne “no” should not end your day, or your career. Learn how to handle rejection, read what a no really means and keep going with confidence. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/sales-performance/build-your-business-on-referralshttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/sales-performance/build-your-business-on-referralsFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSales PerformanceThe strongest sales pipelines are built on trust. Learn how to ask for referrals without feeling pushy and create a business that grows through people you serve. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/sales-performance/start-conversations-that-earn-the-salehttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/sales-performance/start-conversations-that-earn-the-saleFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSales PerformancePeople buy from sellers they trust. Learn a simple conversation flow that builds trust, uncovers real needs and leads to a confident yes. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/workplace-motivation/motivation-fades-build-commitmenthttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/workplace-motivation/motivation-fades-build-commitmentFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTWorkplace MotivationThe kickoff buzz wears off in about a week. Learn why commitment, not motivation, keeps teams moving and how to build it into the way you work. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/workplace-motivation/why-goals-fail-in-week-threehttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/workplace-motivation/why-goals-fail-in-week-threeFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTWorkplace MotivationGoals rarely fail at the start. They fade in week three, when excitement drops and the work gets real. Learn the Five D’s that keep goals alive. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/workplace-motivation/two-wolves-at-workhttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/workplace-motivation/two-wolves-at-workFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTWorkplace MotivationYou cannot control what lands on your desk, but you can choose how you respond. Learn the two wolves question and use it to stay steady at work. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/workplace-motivation/listen-so-people-keep-talkinghttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/workplace-motivation/listen-so-people-keep-talkingFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTWorkplace MotivationGreat teams run on honest conversation. Learn the four-step HEAR method (Halt, Engage, Anticipate, Replay) and become a leader people want to talk to. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/workplace-motivation/end-every-meeting-with-one-stephttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/workplace-motivation/end-every-meeting-with-one-stepFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTWorkplace MotivationMost meetings end with agreement and no action. Learn the simple habit of closing every meeting with one written step that turns talk into progress. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/entrepreneurship/best-known-expert-beats-best-experthttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/entrepreneurship/best-known-expert-beats-best-expertFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTEntrepreneurshipBeing excellent is not enough if no one knows your name. Learn why authority is built, not given, and how to become the obvious choice in your field. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/entrepreneurship/proof-before-promiseshttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/entrepreneurship/proof-before-promisesFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTEntrepreneurshipAuthority begins where risk goes down. Learn how to collect real proof, name your method and use it to win trust when you are new to the market. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/entrepreneurship/proof-visibility-signals-conversationshttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/entrepreneurship/proof-visibility-signals-conversationsFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTEntrepreneurshipAuthority is a loop, not a launch. Learn how proof, visibility, signals of interest, conversations and commitments feed each other and grow your business. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/entrepreneurship/the-fame-pyramidhttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/entrepreneurship/the-fame-pyramidFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTEntrepreneurshipNobody starts on national TV. The Fame Pyramid maps seven levels of visibility, from your own home base to broadcast, so you know where you are and what is next. https://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/entrepreneurship/stop-being-the-best-kept-secrethttps://www.bookmiketoday.com/insights/entrepreneurship/stop-being-the-best-kept-secretFri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTEntrepreneurshipBig campaigns burn out. Small, steady visibility habits build authority. Learn a simple weekly rhythm you can keep up even in your busiest month.