Can you build trust and credibility instantly?

LinkedIn message about speaking

 

Can you build trust and credibility instantly? Yes you can, but only if you earn it. And you can’t earn it if your soul and spirit aren’t soaked in authenticity.

It also helps if your resume is particularly remarkable.

Two days after meeting the co-founder of Dave’s House, Ron sent the message in the photo:

I may have a speaking engagement for you…

Arriving early and staying late at the event where Lee Cockerell was the keynote speaker was unintentionally beneficial.

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Don’t hold your breath

Lee Cockerell Disney Executive Speaker
Even from the back of the room, Lee Cockerell reminds you of Walt Disney.

 

The first Mid Life Celebration, LLC keynote speaking check should arrive today. The client had wanted Lee Cockerell, but he wasn’t available. Guess who Lee’s first choice was to recommend?

What is invisible is that Mid Life Celebration actually went first in generously recommending. A couple months before retiring, a Canadian company called Mid Life Celebration to see about a speaking opportunity.

Because the date was before official retirement, i declined. Naturally, i gave my highest recommendation to contact Lee.

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Where is the line?

Starbucks chalk board message

 

Where is the line between confidence and arrogance?

One person’s boast is another person’s dream.

Or maybe it becomes clearer here:

One Company’s boast is another company’s dream.

Apple has been called the most admired company in the world eight consecutive years. How many great Companies would love to say that?

All of them? Probably.

Boasting? Confidence?

Marketing?

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The opposite or paradox is always compellingly self explanatory

Lee Cockerell books
Books for others, to be signed by the author.

 

The opposite, or paradox, is always compellingly self explanatory.

The opposite of:

  • hate
  • sedentary
  • greed

The opposite of:

  • thrive
  • humility
  • peace

The opposite of:

  • intentional
  • inspiring
  • honest

Does anyone else see the benefit of thinking like this to become a better leader?

And by think about it, we’re talking all day, everyday.

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