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Snippets That Inspired Me From Pinnacle of Influence

I finished reading this new book that I am a co-author of called Pinnacle of Influence, How the World’s Greatest Thought Leaders Became Global Gurus, and wanted to give both a shout-out to the authors and add a few of my favourite snippets of their inspirational words.  Here are some short phrases or quotes from each chapter (in order) that stuck out as inspirational for me:

Chapter 1 – Mastering the Art of Leadership by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith

“Leadership is not an inborn trait, but a skill set that can be cultivated and refined.”

“Traditionally, feedback…focuses on what went wrong, not what can lead to future success.”

“The true art of leadership lies in the ability to turn vision into a reality, challenges into opportunities, and individuals into high-performing teams.”

Chapter 2 – How a Thought Leader Thinks by Ron Kaufman

“How can I respect the past, work in the present, and contribute to a better future?”

“…encouraging others is a powerful form of service.”

“Becoming a thought leader requires a combination of expertise and vision.”

“Thought leaders cannot be leaders if they only think in isolation.”

Chapter 3 – A Rhapsody in Failure by Arthur Carmazzi

“The power of our Life Symphony is affected by the type of music we hear.  We live up to the expectations of our environment.”

“…credibility is the currency for earning listener’s trust.”

“If a problem can be solved with money, it’s not a problem, it’s an expense.”

“Failure is not the opposite of success, mediocrity is.”

Chapter 4 – Transforming From an Expert to a Thought Leader by John Mattone

“…our lives are not about us.”

“Great leadership is about having a passionate drive to change the world for the better…”

“If you want others to be happy, be courteous, compassionate, and altruistic.”

Chapter 5 – Positioning in Negotiations – What Matters by Greg Williams

“Timing can be a blessing and curse in a negotiation.”

“…he added, “Don’t you want to look good to the other people in the bar?” …and magically, he got to shine more shoes.”

“In a negotiation, the way you position yourself and your offer will determine how you and it are perceived.”

Chapter 6 – Rising to Distinction by Jonathan Low

“(quoting Simon Sinek:) “people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.”

“Communication is the heartbeat of connection.”

“Community isn’t just about the people we meet; it’s a rich soil where growth, learning, and inspiration can thrive.”

“…the pinnacle of influence is not a summit conquered alone; it’s a horizon that expands as we grow together.”

Chapter 7 – Triple Win Leadership Coaching by Will Linssen

“…as human beings, we have more in common than our personalities, principles, or passports would indicate.”

“The future here is the past somewhere else.”

“It is the client who determines the coaching engagement’s success at the outset.”

“…organizational success and social impact can go hand-in-hand.”

Chapter 8 – The Key to Extraordinary by me, Ric Phillips, MBA

I think it would be odd if I wrote my favourite inspirational quotes from my own chapter!  If you have any, feel free to add them in the comments.  I’ll simply give another thank you to my mentors that are mentioned in my chapter, Dr. Marat Ressin, Mark Bowden, Tony Robbins and also mention my company 3V Communications and the non-profit organization that I helped start, NCCA Canada.

Chapter 9 – Breaking the Chains by David Snyder

“Everything human beings do is in response to a feeling.”

“All leaders walk the hero’s journey in one form or another.”

“Just because you can do something does not mean you should…”

“This world…is engineered to make you grow through trial and effort.”

“When people do not want change, they have to create an enemy.”

Chapter 10 – World Influence Mastery by Dr. Peter Chee

“(quoting Aristotle): Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there your calling can be found.”

“Having an unblemished reputation goes a long way to establishing yourself as someone with integrity who not only gets things done, but also gets things done the right way.”

“You should discard the innate fear you have when approaching someone great to support you on your journey.”

Chapter 11 – Five Fundamental Lessons on my Journey by Dr. Giti Caravan

“My family was the harbor, my mentors were lighthouses, and my peers were fellow sailors braving the stormy seas with me.”

“…the importance of leaving our comfort zone, not as a betrayal of our initial calling but as an expansion of our identify and purpose.”

“Growth has pain, but the pain is rewarding.”

“I learned to balance work and life by saying ‘no’ when necessary and setting boundaries to protect my time and energy.”

Chapter 12 – How Grace Builds Community by John Baldoni

“Within the community, there is the freedom to belong as well as the responsibility of belonging.”

“Grace enables leaders to navigate adversity and confrontation with dignity, creating an environment for open dialogue rather than argumentation.”

“Community arises from people of shared interest coming together for the greater good.”

This book is available on Amazon in both kindle and paperback.  😊

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Merry Christmas and…

Are you one of the people concerned that if you say the traditional holiday greeting “Merry Christmas” that people might feel you are not being inclusive or being politically correct? But don’t you have the right to practice your own beliefs and follow your own traditions?

Stop fretting over this seasonal silly discussion.  Ignore what your parents taught you and actually have your cake and eat it too.  Say “Merry Christmas” if that ‘s your tradition or religion, and ALSO say “Happy Holidays” at the same time, to be inclusive with strangers and people you meet while out and about, especially in large, multicultural cities.  It’s not too difficult to add that phrase.  I personally grew up saying “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!” so I’m just replacing the last phrase ‘New Year’ with ‘Holidays’, and then next week I’ll just tell everyone “Happy New Year” or “Happy 2024!”   I love simplicity.  🙂 

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Top 10 Speech Coaches in Canada

Yay! I made the list! Thank you, and congrats to the other speech coaches in Canada. Together we are growing the market and helping lots of people and companies.

This list was compiled by a writer at Yoodli, a new AI-driven technology that gives real time feedback to people practicing public speaking, interviews, speeches and more. Check them out!

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Trust in the Good of Humanity

A few weeks back, I was walking home in my neighbourhood after buying a bottle of wine for dinner. While walking on the sidewalk, a van came up from an underground parking lot, and to my surprise, failed to brake in time and almost hit me. I was a little shocked at first, jumped back, and used my right hand to brace against his hood, causing a little slapping noise when my hand connected.

Well, since I immediately understood that the van did indeed stop just in time, and there was no accident, I continued to walk home on the sidewalk. I did not attempt to make eye contact with the driver as I didn’t want to accidentally instigate a verbal or even physical confrontation. I did not say anything nor cast any dirty looks. I simply walked on, content that there was no need to cause an issue.

About 3 minutes later, I noticed on my left side that the same burgundy van was now beside me (more or less), in traffic, and again, I didn’t feel the need to look over. Until I heard his voice.

I turned and looked at him, a big, burly man with long dark hair and a beard, in what I guess I would describe as looking like a biker, and, with a matching deep, gravelly voice, said “I’m sorry Brother.”

In a split-second I judged his voice and facial expressions to be sincere, and knew that he felt bad about the almost-accident. There was no doubt in my mind that he was determined to let me know that he was sorry. I believed him.

So I waved my hand to him, switching from a wave to a thumbs-up, and shouted to him “no problem!” Thanks!” And that was that. My faith in humanity was once again restored. There are plenty of good people in the world who make mistakes, and feel the need to fix them. There are still people who practice an almost-rare attitude of “well, if I made a mistake, I’ll own it, and fix it if I can.” He I suppose was one such guy. And I wish him the best. I smiled the rest of the way home.

Ric Phillips, Communication Coach

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Ric Phillips, 3V Communications Ltd.

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I’m in the Top 30 Global Gurus

Well what a nice surprise! I’m excited and honoured to be included in the prestigious Global Gurus Top 30 2022 under the category of Communication Professional, ranked #13. Strict criteria for selection includes being a published author, sharing original thought leadership pieces, and the public vote. I’ve been at this since 2006, and I am happy to receive this recognition. Thank you very much to all of my mentors, readers, clients and supporters. You are the best. 🙂

#13 2022 – Ric Phillips

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from 3V Communications!  This holiday time is a perfect time to practice great verbal communications by wishing others season’s greetings, and also practice your non-verbal communication by hugging those you love! 🙂

Together let’s make 2018 a positively successful New Year!