(2/5) Sells was a one-of-a-kind gentleman, who not only inspired professionally but also personally. He was a family man &
(3/5) to quote his amazing wife Michelle he was “A verifiable ‘go-to guy’, a closer, a true born leader who never met a stranger or a dilemma he didn’t look straight in the eye.”
In honor of his spirit, I would like to start a tradition with all of his mentees and disciples.
(4/5) To celebrate today, try to
1. Give someone a pep talk or a big hug
2. Mentor someone
3. Call a colleague and express how much you appreciate them being in the family
4 Leave a big tip for an unsuspecting waiter
5 Leave a sweet & thoughtful note for a significant other
(5/5)
6 Call your boss & share how much you appreciate their leadership and support
7 Master your craft by reading up on new ideas to add to your skill stack
Chris Sells was a beaming light that lit the path for many of us. His kindness, tenacity, and leadership will live on.
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There are 3 topics I am actively thinking about a lot these days:
Topic #1: Persuasion
I am interested in persuasion because it's probably the most powerful skill you could have in the world.
Topic #2: Psychology
I first got interested in psychology over ten years ago when I dropped out of medical school and started as a sales rep at Mazor Robotics, a medtech company.
My late mentor Chris Sells introduced me to it—and since then, I have learned a lot about the importance of observing how people make decisions, what actions they take, and why they did it.