Elevated Emotions Are the Fuel That Power the Journey Towards Our Goals We’re talking elevated emotions business success, and let me ask you something: When was the last time you achieved something extraordinary while feeling mediocre? I’ll wait. The truth is, every significant breakthrough in business—every bold decision, every game-changing innovation, every moment when you […]

Beware of The Big Mouth Inside Your Head: How Negative Self-Talk Sabotages Your Business Success In the high-stakes world of business leadership, success isn’t just about strategy, execution, or even talent. There’s an invisible force that determines whether you’ll seize opportunities or sabotage them before they even begin. I call negative self-talk in business “The […]

Finding Strength and Clarity When Business Gets Tough Prayer in the workplace? Hear me out. Let me share something that might surprise you. In my years as a keynote speaker working with everyone from Fortune 500 executives to small business owners, I’ve discovered an interesting pattern. When I ask audiences what helps them navigate their […]

Enjoyment in the Workplace: The Missing Ingredient in Your Success Strategy Let’s talk about workplace enjoyment. But first, let me tell you something I learned after years of performing stand-up comedy alongside legends like Jerry Seinfeld and Rodney Dangerfield before trading the comedy stage for corporate keynotes: if you’re not enjoying what you’re doing, you’re […]

Communication in the Workplace: The Missing Link Between Strategy and Success Let’s talk communication in the workplace. Here’s a startling fact: most organizations don’t have a strategy problem. They have a communication problem. I’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies, the CIA, American Express, and Marriott Hotels, and I’ve watched brilliant strategies fail not because the […]

Force vs. Flow: Why the Best Leaders Stop Pushing and Start Flowing The Paradigm Shift That’s Transforming How We Work Let’s talk force vs flow in business. For decades, business success has been synonymous with force. Push harder. Work longer. Demand more. Force the, the outcome, and yourself through exhaustion to reach that quarterly goal. […]

Synergy in Business Relationships: How Corporate Leaders Can Transform Team Dynamics and Drive Unprecedented Success By Steve Rizzo, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and Mindset Adjuster In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, the difference between companies that merely survive and those that thrive lies in one critical factor: relationship synergy in business. Another way to categorize it […]

Vulnerability in the Workplace: The Secret to Building Stronger Teams and Better Leaders Workplace vulnerability: When most business leaders hear the word “vulnerability,” they instinctively recoil. After all, isn’t vulnerability the opposite of what we want in corporate America? Shouldn’t leaders project strength, confidence, and unwavering determination? Here’s what I’ve learned after decades of speaking […]

Letting Go vs Giving Up: The Critical Difference Every Business Leader Must Understand In the fast-paced world of business, corporate leaders face countless moments where they must make a crucial decision. Do I let go, or am I giving up? This question haunts boardrooms, keeps executives awake at night, and can determine whether organizations thrive […]

Love in the Workplace: How Positive Relationships Drive Business Success and Employee Engagement In today’s competitive business landscape, companies are discovering that the secret sauce to extraordinary success. It isn’t just found in quarterly reports or cutting-edge technology. It’s found in the quality of workplace relationships and the culture of care that permeates every level […]