by Rob Jolles | Nov 15, 2019 | Motivation
I am a lifetime Washingtonian, and that means I have endured a certain level of pain when it comes to rooting for our local sports franchises. I was a Washington Senators fan, but we lost the team when I was thirteen years old… I had to wait 33 more years until a...
by Rob Jolles | Nov 1, 2019 | Motivation, Sales Training
Before a presentation, I typically like to pace around quietly and keep to myself. While I was outside getting into my speaker zone, (yes, we do that,) I ran into an interesting individual. I was alone in the hallway except for a man who was also pacing around a bit,...
by Rob Jolles | Jun 14, 2019 | Motivation, Public Speaking, Sales Training, Self Help
Question: Who do you think were the comedians in the greatest comedic team ever to step on a stage? To me, there is one, simple answer: Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. Do you want to debate this with me? You won’t stand a chance. Consider the following facts: These...
by Rob Jolles | Mar 8, 2019 | Motivation
When you think about it, for most of us, the pursuit of comfort is almost an obsession. We search for comfortable shoes, comfortable clothes, a comfortable house, a comfortable chair, and the list goes on and on. But strangely enough, not everything is...
by Rob Jolles | Feb 22, 2019 | Motivation
I grew up playing and watching just about any sport, but strangely enough, the sport I enjoyed watching the most was one that I never participated in. I’m referring to “the sweet science” also known as boxing. I marveled at the skill of Muhammad Ali, the speed...
by Rob Jolles | Jan 11, 2019 | Motivation
I was raised by a Lion. No, not a real lion, but a true, card-carrying proud member of the Lions Club International. My father, Lee Jolles, served faithfully for over 50 years, and I was able to witness what it meant to be someone who really gives of himself. One of...
