Accelerating Excellence With Del Gilbert

We all have responsibilities and obligations, but I'm convinced that life is also meant to be enjoyed. Too many of us are so 'busy being busy' or leading lives of distraction that we don't pursue things that bring us true enjoyment. In this podcast episode, I share 7 ways to enjoy life. I hope you'll give it a listen. Remember, if you aren't enjoying life, others won't enjoy you!

Our emotions can either hurt us or help us. Research shows that 80% of career success comes from Emotional Intelligence, not IQ. How you handle yourself in the workplace goes a long way in determining career success. And how you manage yourself in your personal life will go a long well in determining the quality of your life and your relationships. In this podcast episode, I share the key action that will make your life better and make you better at life. 

In strength training, a strong core enables muscles to work in harmony and leads to better balance and stability. Stability is essential whether on the playing field or in regular activities. Similarly, strengthening your C.O.R.E. emotional muscles provides stability for you emotionally. In this podcast episode, I explain how Confidence, Optimism, Resilience, and Enthusiasm provide emotional stability and lead to greater well-being.

This month's podcast episode is How to Discover and Develop Your Strengths. My life took a dramatic turn for the better when I discovered my area of giftedness at the age of 43. I want you to experience the benefits of identifying your strengths too. 

"This is the true joy of life; to be used by a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; to be thoroughly worn out before being thrown on the scrap heap; to be a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that life will not devote itself to making you happy.” - George Bernard Shaw Too many people today are diffused and distracted. Too many people are on auto-pilot and are 'busy being busy'.  I encourage you to focus on the person you want to be. I share Make Your Life Count: 5 Ways to Live on Purpose in this podcast episode. I hope you will give it a listen.

"The ability to work well with others is as purchasable a commodity as coffee and sugar. And I pay more for that ability than any other under the sun." - J. D. Rockefeller J.D. Rockefeller said that quote when he was the wealthiest person in the world. You can teach people processes, procedures, and technical skills. But teaching someone to work well with others is very challenging. In this podcast episode, I share 7 Ways to Work Well with Others. I hope you will give it a listen.

"Your life today is the result of all of the choices you've made in the past. When you make new choices, you create a new future." - Brian Tracy You possess the power of choice.  Your destiny is made up of daily decisions. You are free to choose your path and take control of your future. The decisions you make every day impact the quality of your life. Your decisions today will follow you into tomorrow. In this podcast episode, I share 20 Choices That Will Make You Better at Life and Make Your Life Better. I hope you will give it a listen.   The game of life is simple and comes down to this: make better choices.

"Change is inevitable, except from the vending machine." - Steven Wright A key skill in the marketplace today is adaptability. For organizations to thrive, they need to adapt to constantly changing conditions. If you resist an inevitable change, you'll become frustrated, stall your career, and hinder organizational progress. You can't drive or thrive through life looking in the rearview mirror. In this episode, I share practical tips to make change work for, not against, you.

In sports, you can either play not to lose, or play to win. In life, you can either let things happen or make things happen. Play offense, play to win. Don’t think survive, think thrive. Think big. Live life full out. In this podcast episode, I share ways to be proactive and play to win in life.

In sports, you can either play not to lose, or play to win. In life, you can either let things happen or make things happen. Play offense, play to win. Don’t think survive, think thrive. Think big. Live life full out. In this podcast episode, I share ways to be proactive and play to win in life.

I've been thinking about how life works and am fascinated by the 'laws of life'.  For example, take the life principle Consistency Beats Intensity.  Which leads to better results? Exercising moderately 30 minutes a day or intensely for several hours on a Saturday. Practicing piano 20 minutes a day or an hour every Sunday. Reviewing your study notes a little each day or ignoring your notes and then cramming for the test the night before. In this month's podcast episode, I share 7 Life Principles to Live By. 

Just like the battery on a smartphone, all day long you are expending energy. At the end of the day, your energy is near depletion. And just like the battery on a smartphone, you need to take time to recharge, refuel, and replenish. High performers know the importance of energy management. You want to be in a position to encourage, inspire, and energize others. You can't give away something you don't have. And if you aren't enjoying life, others won't enjoy you! In this podcast episode, I share 5 areas of personal replenishment that will help you be your best every day. 

Here's a powerful combination: be very good at what you do and be easy to work with. There is a saying in Human Resources circles; People are hired for their technical competence and fired for their interpersonal incompetence. We want to do business with others we know and like. In this episode, I share 5 Ways To Increase Your Likeability. When you do, you'll experience more professional and personal success.

The ride from being laid off to building a successful business has been filled with ups and downs, highs and lows. And I wouldn't trade it for anything. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I've grown as a person and have learned many life principles along the way. In this episode, I share with you 7 life lessons I have learned while building my business. You can apply these lessons to any area of your personal and professional life.

If you develop mastery in your field of expertise and combine that knowledge with great relational skills, you'll be the whole package. In this episode, I share with you three ways to develop mastery in your profession and three ways to increase your relational intelligence. I am confident you will find this episode practical and inspiring.

There are two parts to high-performance in the marketplace: job expertise and positive behaviors. In this episode I detail 7 Positive Behaviors, when added to your expertise, will make you uniquely valuable. Job competence and positive behaviors is the dynamic duo!

In this podcast episode, I share with you some practical ways to set yourself apart from the crowd. Becoming E.L.I.T.E. means living at a higher level. It's creating higher standards and expectations of yourself. Give this podcast a listen and start sculpting yourself into a stronger, more capable person. Excellence is more fun than mediocrity. Normal is overrated.

In this podcast episode, I conclude the 2-part series on 12 Ways to Increase Your Happiness. We all have responsibilities, make mistakes, and experience setbacks. Even so, life is meant to be enjoyed and lived to the fullest. This podcast episode will focus on moving toward fulfillment and general well-being.