Accelerating Excellence With Del Gilbert

Most presentations are uninteresting, hard to follow, or are a big data dump. In this episode, I share key insights to help you stand out from the crowd when you deliver your next presentation. You will learn how to structure your presentation so you are easy to follow, easy to understand, and hard to forget.

In this episode, I deliver a keynote address that I regularly deliver at conferences, From Overwhelmed to Overflowing: 3 Ways to Make Your Life Better and Make You Better at Life. I will share with you healthy ways to view yourself, others, and outside events that affect your life. I think you'll find the podcast practical and inspiring.

Look at any part of your life in which you are consistently effective and you will find that certain habits help make that possible. In this podcast episode I share with you 7 daily practices that will help you live with purpose and enjoyment.  It's not about how high you jump, but how straight you walk. Consistency beats intensity any day of the week.

Most people deal with a lack of confidence, not over-confidence. But lack of confidence hinders: - your ability to perform at your best - your willingness to try new things - your ability to bounce back strong from difficulties In this content-packed, 20-minute episode, I share with you 7 practical ways you can build a healthy self-confidence. Competence AND Confidence are the key ingredients to peak performance.

Planning and knowledge don't mean a thing if you don't execute. Action is everything.

Many managers today tolerate poor behaviors and attitudes because of the tight job market. But this hurts the organization's culture and discourages high performers.  In this episode, I share why you should step into difficult conversations and address problem behaviors and attitudes.

You have to make a decision; Do you want to impress others or impact others? True happiness and fulfillment come from making a positive difference in the lives of others. In this podcast episode, I share 3 practical ways you can become a person of influence. Other people need you to step up big.

The good thing about life is that it comes at us one day at a time. Do your best to live in day-tight compartments. Focus on living each day well. In this episode, I share with you 3 simple ways to set yourself up for success every day. 

We work best and are happiest when we are on a mission. When we are working toward something important to us. There is joy in the journey. There is fulfillment in living with intent and purpose. In this podcast episode, I share 3 Powerful Reasons to Set Goals. No one achieved greatness by wandering around. 

To procrastinate simply means to not do something that you know in your heart should be done.   Procrastination causes undue stress, hinders our potential, and negatively affects self-belief. What separates high-achievers from everyone else is that high-achievers don't wait until they feel like doing something. They get in motion. In this 100th episode, I share three powerful strategies to overcome procrastination and become a person of action.

According to the dictionary, the word simplify means: to make plainer, clearer to make easier to use to make less complex or complicated A few years ago, Apple was worth more than any company in the world. And you could fit all of their products on a normal-sized table. In this episode, I share three ways you can get lean and mean in several areas of your life.

Communication is life's most important skill. If you become a great communicator, you can rapidly improve every area of your life. Clear communication enhances your influence, your marketability, and your relationships. In this episode, Del shares 10 ways to become a clear, confident, and compelling communicator. Key Points 1. Be Clear2. Be a Simplifier3. State Your Purpose Up Front4. Layout the Agenda5. Speak in the Positive6. Use the Rule of 37. Use Stories, Analogies, and Quotes8. Focus More on How Than What9. Use Full Sentences in Email10. Read Your Emails Out Loud Before Sending  

Many businesses experience internal competition, department silos, and internal conflict. Don't compete against yourself!  Learn how to get everyone on your team pulling in the same direction. Then you will be able to achieve great work, meet challenging goals, and provide a positive environment. In this episode, Del shares 10 ways to build a mutually-supportive, high-performing team. Key Points1. Promote the Abundance Mindset2. Create a Compelling Vision3. Build Trust4. Make Differences Work For You5. Establish Key Performance Indicators6. Encourage Debate7. Require Loyalty8. Establish Ground Rules9. Build a Culture of Accountability10. Celebrate Wins

Conflict is a fact of life. Anywhere there are people, there will be conflict. The key question is, 'How do you handle conflict?'. In this podcast episode, Del shares 10 ways to work through conflict constructively and be a peacemaker. Key Points 1. Think win/win.2. Respond rather than react.3. Give others the benefit of the doubt.4. Seek first to understand.5. Speak the truth in love.6. Never have a public feud.7. Always take the high road.8. Decide to be unoffendable.9 Aim for reconciliation.10. Focus on doing your part well.

Strong interpersonal skills help to build healthy personal relationships. And because every business is a relationship business, solid relational skills lead to professional success. In this podcast episode, Del shares 10 simple ways to be 'People Smart'.  Key Points  Adopt the abundance mindset. Make a great 1st impression Remember and Use Names Be Others-Oriented Build Rapport Be a Good Listener Build Others Up Adapt to Other Personality Styles Keep a List of Key Relationships and Stay in Touch Treat Everyone with Dignity and Respect

In this podcast episode, I share 10 simple interviewing and hiring practices that will allow to hire smart to get the right people on the bus. Key Points  1. Hire for attitude, train for skills. 2. Consider chemistry 3. Ask Behavioral Based Questions 4. Ask the Candidates the Same Questions 5. Follow the 80/20 rule 6. Get Others Involved 7. Check the Candidate’s social media 8. Use Your Intuition at the End of the Process 9. Think Out of the Box 10. Make Your Default ‘No’      

Your company can deliver exceptional service, even in this challenging environment.  In this podcast episode, I share 10 simple service excellence practices that will allow everyone in your company to focus on the reason your organization exists; to serve the customer. To download the 10 Best Practices in Customer Service resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Many people are distracted and diffused. In order to be effective and achieve great work, you must be intentional, focused, and disciplined. In this podcast episode, I share 10 practices that will enable you to work with greater effectiveness, execute on your highest priorities, and deliver superior results.  To download the 10 Best Practices to Enhance  Your Productivity resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Giving a presentation should not be something to dread or to get through. Look at it in a positive and confident way. It’s your opportunity to make the world a little better place. With these 10 Best Practices for Delivering a Dynamic Presentation, you will be better able to influence, engage, and inspire others. To download the 10 Best Practices for Delivering a Dynamic Presentation  resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Working through a conflict effectively with another person takes planning, skill, and the right attitude.  In this episode, I share with you a simple and practical model to help you navigate conflict successfully. It's much more rewarding to resolve a conflict than to dissolve a relationship. To download the How to Resolve a Conflict with Another Person  resource guide, CLICK HERE.