The Sessions Effect

Desire is the fire that you need to get up and get after it. In Session 34, Michael tells the story of Edwin C. Barnes, who yearned to be Thomas Edison's business partner, although he was flat broke and had no technical skills. He discusses R.U. Darby, who quite literally struck gold during the Gold Rush in the mid 19th century. There is much more to digest, so listen and be inspired! MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo 

Brandie Park is the CEO and President of AGI Atlanta, a sales and marketing and entrepreneurial training company that brings in over $75 million annually. In Session 33, Brandie opens up about her early beginnings in leadership, how she got into sales, and much, much more! MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo 

The field is where the magic happens. Over the past week Michael has been in the field testing some new software and in Session 32 he shares some of the experiences he had. Michael brings you through his week, customer by customer, sharing details of the encounters and interactions he had and provides objective insight on his methods in the field.  MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo

Ed Cunliffe is a former golf pro, seasoned entrepreneur, and CEO of Veritas Inc. In Session 31, Michael and Ed discuss Ed's background, the mechanics of his ambitious mentality, the important decisions he has made during his career, and much more thoughtful insight! MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo 

Great minds think alike. In Session 30, Michael sits down with the CEO and Chairman of Cydcor, Gary Polson. A mentor and role model of Michael, Gary Polson shares his insights and experiences in the world of business, as well as the crucial lessons he learned through years and years of entrepreneurship.  MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo

There are many misconceptions when it comes to interviewing. In Session 29, Michael breaks down the process of interviewing and why interviewers need to come from a place of purity and enthusiasm, rather than treating it like a sales pitch. MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo

Competition has both positive and negative aspects. In Session 28, Michael discerns the difference between the good and bad of competing. You should always be competing with yourself because there will always be other people you will have to beat out. Amateurs compete, professionals create.  MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo 

As a coach, critical conversations, or effective conversations, with your people are inevitable, but they should always be meant to help these individuals reach their goals. In Session 27, Michael talks about things like why it is imperative to be direct and transparent in these discussions, rely on statistics, and avoid hearsay. MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo

No matter the industry, training is vital—it's how companies grow. In Session 26, Michael dives into training and shares the techniques he uses to get the most out of his people. If you can become the person who is able to train new employees, you will be an indispensable asset to your company.  MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo

You need to be passionate about your goals and in order to utilize that passion, you must have the right mentality. In Session 25, Michael helps us understand what our goals are, what our mentality is, and why we function the way we do when it comes to our objectives.  MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo 

The universe operates in a very orderly fashion. In Session 24, Michael discusses the law of cause and effect and how it applies to life and business. Never worry about what you're going to get, just concentrate on what you're going to give. MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo

Michael has been getting a lot of questions regarding goal cards. In Session 23, he reviews the 3 types of goals—A goals, B goals, and C goals. Additionally, Michael teaches us how to perfect the contents of our goal cards to ensure we don't fall victim to the common pitfalls of the process. MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo

At the end of the day, you are in control of your own destiny. In Session 22, Michael walks us through an exercise called The Genie, which is meant to connect our conscious mind with our subconscious mind in order to set our bodies into motion.  MUSIC: Good Old Times - Alex Cohen - Provided by Jamendo 

The world we live in today is very instantaneous, which has resulted in a world of impatient people. In Session 21, Michael discusses how impatience with our progress can result in negative energy, which can attract doubt, worry, and low self-esteem. Learn how to break the cycle!  MUSIC: Good Old Times - Alex Cohen - Provided by Jamendo 

Working harder and harder at something isn't always the key to improving. Sometimes, we need to change our direction and focus on realization rather than mindlessly hammering away at a goal. In Session 20, Michael explains the benefits of exponential gains over incremental progress, releasing yourself to the mastermind group, and much more! MUSIC: Good Old Times - Alex Cohen - Provided by Jamendo