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Pearls of wisdom, blasts of mojo, and stories from the heart from Theresa Rose that will help you Crystallize Your Brilliance and deliver Mindful Performance.

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Mar 11, 2019
1 min

Stop Thinking, Start Doing

As a professional speaker, corporate comedian, and author, I often meet people who want to be a speaker, do stand-up comedy, or write a book. They always say the same thing: “I always wanted to do that!” to which I respond, “Why haven’t you?” They say, “I wouldn’t know how to start”, “I’m not sure I’d be any good”, or the most common, “I just never found the time”. Thinking about it doesn’t count if you don’t follow up by taking focused action toward the goal. Otherwise it’s

Feb 25, 2019
1 min

Corporate Comedy Minute: There Is No Partial Credit

Don't you hate it when someone says, "I was gonna do that" AFTER it's too late?! Me too. Ugh. It's so cheesy and half-baked. (Half-baked cheese sounds like the nachos I ate last night.) Enjoy my latest Corporate Comedy Minute on how there is no partial credit if you want to build the strongest connections and take the most impactful actions. Theresa Rose is a business motivational speaker, corporate comedian, and expert on mindful performance who helps organizations and their

Jan 17, 2019
1 min

Sleep, Schmeep! Who Needs It? YOU!

What would you do if you only needed to sleep 4.5 hours a night? More importantly, WHY would you do it? Enjoy this Corporate Comedy Minute from business keynote speaker, corporate comedian, and Mindful Performance thought leader Theresa Rose. Theresa Rose is a business motivational speaker, corporate comedian, and expert on mindful performance who helps organizations and their teams increase sales and revenue, develop stronger leaders, create better connections, and build hea

Jan 15, 2019
1 min

Getting Past the Ugh

Truth time: It often sucks to stop what we are doing in order to help somebody else. It wasn't like we were sitting around doing nothing, twiddling our thumbs, waiting for that golden opportunity to give of our precious time and energy, right? But we also know another truth: that nothing great happens when we act in a vacuum. We don't build those critical relationships that help us learn new skills, discover juicy opportunities, and most importantly, feel the satisfaction of

Jan 8, 2019
1 min

Is the Pressure Okay?

Are you feeling the pressure of the post-holiday winter effect? Make sure you spend some extra time taking care of your body so you can show up as powerfully as possible! Because sometimes the pressure is NOT okay. Enjoy my latest Corporate Comedy Minute! Theresa Rose is a business motivational speaker, corporate comedian, and expert on mindful performance who helps organizations and their teams increase sales and revenue, develop stronger leaders, create better connections

Jan 7, 2019
1 min

Taking the First 762 Steps to Success

My mother ran her own business for over thirty years, and on nearly every one of those days, she would go into the bathroom each morning and "Create a miracle". This involved an elaborate hair and makeup process that would make Liberace look like a hobo. Ma always told me that her efforts gave her that extra boost of motivation she needed to pick up the phone, set up the meeting, ask for the sale, and otherwise do the unpleasant tasks associated with running a successful busi

Nov 7, 2018
1 min

Ownership For Everyone

Ownership. We not only get to own our successes, but true leaders also own their missteps. It's a simple concept, but it's also one that seems to be on the decline for some in leadership. The best way you can excel as a leader in Mindful Performance is to take an honest look at any poor choices you have made and boldly, courageously own them - publicly. Have awareness of the impact of your actions, identify what went wrong, and declare what you are going to do to make it righ

Apr 30, 2018
2 min

Put That Drink Down

“If you want to be a great dancer, put your drink down.” I said this to a stranger at the Hipshakers Old School Funk and R&B night at the Kitty Cat Klub. I went to the bar to catch my breath and hydrate after chewing up the stage with my groove. A young woman half my age left the floor to join me and said she wished she could move like I could. I told her that being a great dancer isn’t about knowing the perfect steps or having the perfect body. It’s about presence. It’s abou

Apr 24, 2018
1 min

Who Are Your Rock Star Clients?

“If you don’t know what you want, you won’t get it.” My sales rockstar mom taught me this at an early age. You need to know the characteristics of your ideal future client in order to most effectively connect with them (and convert them). In my dating life I have a mental list of characteristics I look for. Kind eyes, nice smile, fun spirit, and high-functioning gray matter are all must-haves. (There are several other nice-to-haves that may or may not involve puppies and six-

Apr 2, 2018
2 min

Warming the Floor

I am considered a floor warmer. You’ve probably seen a floor warmer before. They boldly step onto a barren, ice-cold dance floor and start shaking it up. Once onlookers see that it’s okay to shake their groove thing, they naturally join in on the fun. The first few minutes of being a floor warmer are absolutely terrifying. You are out there on your own with nothing other than your own moxie to protect you from the glaring eyes of those around you. As a floor warmer, you KNOW

Jan 2, 2018
2 min

The Power of Drop-Dead Goals

It’s not about what we say we are going to do, it’s about DOING it. Many of us make grand pronouncements of what we will accomplish in the new year. And it usually lasts about nine days. What is ultimately more productive is to create one mission-critical goal that is both defined and doable with a drop-dead due date. And then do it. No matter what. No matter how you feel. Or what comes up. Or how dirty the house gets. Or who texts you. YOU. DO. IT. I made a goal in preparati

Nov 28, 2017
2 min

Success Means Sacrifice

You don’t want to play Trivial Pursuit-TV Edition with me, because I’m clueless. For years I have missed out on all of the shows that people wax poetic about: Game of Thrones, Orange is the New Black, The Walking Dead, and the most popular show that seems to be on everyone’s mind lately, Stranger Things. I have no earthly idea about any of them, since I have not owned a television in over a decade. That’s okay. I’m not bitter. My success as a speaker is partially because I ha

Nov 16, 2017
2 min

Celebrate the Successes of Others (While Creating Your Own)

The ladder of success has no room for jealousy. I have a client/fellow speaker/wildly talented friend named Nancy Dahl. This week Nancy launched her incredible book, Grounded: Leading Your Life with Intention, and is creating some serious buzz. Nancy is smart, talented, inspiring, and totally committed to mindful leadership. As I am reading (no, devouring) her book, I see many similarities to my own teachings, many of which will be in my soon-to-be-launched book on Mindful Pr

Oct 5, 2017
2 min

3 Critical Steps to Transform Culture

Cultures are the foundations from which all of our activities are based. If we are not mindful of how we treat one another, whether at work or in our communities, divisions will be created, words will be left unsaid, and damage will be done. There are graduate programs and fancy professions that specialize in organization development. Countless books promise the perfect recipe for highly-functional, collaborative, and innovative cultures. Heck, there are even professional spe

Sep 28, 2017
2 min

Know and Act on What's Important

We look to our leaders to do the tough stuff. It's not just about having a fancy title, a fat salary with bonus, or a big office. If they are going to do their jobs well, they need to commit to surveying the industry landscape, listen to smart, trusted allies to shore up any knowledge or expertise gaps, and take decisive action on top priorities that are in the long-term best interest of the organization as a whole. It is NOT about doing what is easy just so the numbers look

Sep 25, 2017
2 min

Understanding "The Other"

I'm not a TV watcher. I don't own a television and am exposed to very little media. My knowledge of the current NFL standings is laughable. And yet, yesterday I was pulled into the fray of TakeAKneeGate simply by visiting Facebook off and on. Tempers were at a fever pitch, and ugly words were being used by those both in support of the anthem public protests and those opposed to it. Instead of posting a few words, people were crafting fiery responses several paragraphs long. N

Sep 18, 2017
2 min

The Mindful Manager Gives Directions

And I thought IKEA’s instructions were frustrating. Here are the directions to my fancy-schmancy presentation remote I recently purchased. My skill in reading Japanese is about on par with my ability to rock-climb: Slim to none, and Slim just ghosted me. Eventually I figured out my contraption without the help of the foreign instructional sheet. WAHOO!!! But it got me to thinking, how often do we send our teams on their way without so much as a whisper of direction or guidanc

Apr 26, 2017
1 min

Mindful Networking: How to Make That Next Mixer Work For You

"Yay! I get to go to a network mixer!", said no one ever. If you are like me, you enjoy those uncomfortable, forced-friendliness pitchfests about as much as getting a root canal from Sweeney Todd using rusty instruments and no anesthesia. Fear not, dear one! Using the powerful principles of mindfulness and service, I have moved through my awkward social squeamishness to actually LOVE networking events. My confidence has improved, my network has mushroomed, and my business is

Apr 10, 2017
2 min

Common Civility: A Key to Unlocking the Excellence in Teams

I'm from the land of Minnesota Nice. We often get teased about our oh-so-polite "Uff da"s, "Yah sure"s, and "You betcha"s, but the truth is that being nice is not only important to maintain common decency in our communities, it's also good for business. It doesn't take too long to witness an example of rudeness at work and the corresponding negative consequences that affect all who are subjected to it. Whether it's the #$%^ who is constantly protecting his own interests inste

Mar 29, 2017
4 min

Good Food = Good Mood

Success is right under our noses; in fact, it’s in our mouths. It is widely believed that our mindsets are major factors to our success, whether it is in a leadership role, in sales, on teams, or at home. When we are happy, empowered, and balanced, people want to be around us. They work harder for us. They buy more from us. And that equates to more money in our pockets. Yet, stress is at an all-time high. Antidepressant usage is off the charts. Sleep disorders are common occu

Bits of Brilliance Blog Pearls of wisdom, blasts of mojo, and stories from the heart from Theresa Rose that will help you Crystallize Your Brilliance and deliver Mindful Performance. Subscribe to her RSS feed to never miss a nugget of awesome!

Bits of Brilliance Blog

Pearls of wisdom, blasts of mojo, and stories from the heart from Theresa Rose that will help you Crystallize Your Brilliance and deliver Mindful Performance.

Subscribe to her RSS feed to never miss a nugget of awesome!