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Jim Stovall's Winner's Wisdom Blog

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:19:33 GMT

Jim shares his thoughts weekly about timely topics to improve your performance and enhance your success. Customer Service and Survival by Jim Stovall February 2, 2012 Customers are like teeth. The only ones you need to maintain are the ones you want to keep. I hear news stories and ongoing news media coverage about how bad the economy is and how consumers are not spending money. You wouldn’t know this from going into the average retail establishment today. The majority of businesses you might enter to purchase a product or service do not provide a level of customer service that you would expect from someone that is not having enough retail revenue. There is a local establishment near my office where we purchase sandwiches for lunch. They do not deliver, so we go across the parking lot and pick them up. They have asked us to fax our orders to them. This was acceptable, except they explained that they don’t often hear their fax machine receive an incoming...

News & Updates

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:06:54 GMT

Ultimate Thanks I just wanted to say thanks for coming out with this amazing book. I'm so enthused about life and love sharing it with those around me. ~Stephen K. Ultimate Inspiration I've been telling my friends about your book and also my whole church. On a practical level, your book has been the best book I've read. I'm buying all of your books. You are such an inspiration to me. Anyway, I've got myself into a financial mess and need to get out. I'm brainstorming and your book has helped me a great deal. ~Peter A. Jim Stovall and Paula Marshall interview on Fox23 Click Here to watch the interview with Jim Stovall and Paula Marshall as they share the implementation of Ultimate Productivity training at Bama Companies. Alan Vanderburg and Willie Holt share their training experiences. Ultimate Motivation I finished your book this past weekend and found it an easy read, and enjoyable. There were several nuggets that I saved and I hope to implement in the next level of my...

Ultimate Productivity Radio Show

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:43:39 GMT

For over a decade Jim Stovall has written a weekly syndicated success column that is carried in newspapers, magazines, and online publications around the world. Every Monday morning Jim Stovall joins Pat Campbell, host of the local Fox radio affiliate, to discuss the current Winner's Wisdom column. Archives of Jim Stovall’s columns and radio features are available on the Ultimate Productivity Members Site. Living and Retiring Giving Yourself Becoming Madoff Proof Blame and Responsibility Financial Survival Radio Jay Carter interviews Jim Stovall about how economic collapse can turn into an Ultimate Gift click here to listen. Holistic Living with Tina Marie and Todd Alan Jim Stovall shares his thoughts on the purpose of a life worth living. Click here to listen

The Ultimate Journey

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:39:01 GMT

by Jim Stovall For over a dozen years, I have been writing these weekly columns that are read by countless people in newspapers, magazines, and online publications around the world. I am privileged to have each of you as regular readers of this weekly offering. Most of you became aware of me and my work through a little book I wrote entitled The Ultimate Gift. The book has sold millions of copies and became a major motion picture from 20th Century Fox starring James Garner, Abigail Breslin, and Brian Dennehy. The movie continues to be among the top-selling family movie titles everywhere. The Ultimate Gift is a story about a billionaire, Red Stevens, who is nearing the end of his life and, instead of making his heir Jason Stevens an instant millionaire, he sends him on a 12-month odyssey to experience the gifts of money, friends, work, family, love, and other gifts with the provision that if Jason can succeed at each of these tasks, he will inherit the Ultimate Gift. The...

You Are Amazing

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:18:30 GMT

If I Were Amazing by Jim Stovall Each of us are confronted with a myriad of tasks each day that require our attention. Most of us allow far too many things to get onto our calendar or day planner. There are very few things that are truly important or critical enough to require your immediate and personal attention; therefore, we go through our day confronting routine items while asking ourselves: “What do I have to do?” “What is expected of me?” or “What is the least I can do in this situation?” If we did fewer things but did them better, we would find ourselves achieving and moving ahead faster. Once we get our daily list cut down to a manageable number of things that are truly significant and need our personal attention, instead of asking, “What’s the least I can get away with?” we should ask ourselves...

Tribute to John Wooden

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:19:28 GMT

Wednesdays with Wooden Jim Stovall joins Lynn Shackelford, former UCLA basketball player, in reflecting on legendary Coach John Wooden's impact in the world. (click here) 100th Birthday Tribute As we celebrate the great life and contributions of Coach John Wooden on what would have been his 100th birthday, Jim Stovall shares his experiences in a Coach John Wooden Tribute interview for the All Access Sports Network. Click below to listen to the tribute to Coach Wooden. Jim Stovall’s friend and mentor, Coach John Wooden, passed away last week. In addition to their friendship, Coach John Wooden was instrumental in developing many of the principles and techniques surrounding the Ultimate Productivity book and training system. Jim Stovall received requests for quotes or interviews from media after Coach Wooden’s passing. Here is an interview from Monday, June 7. Legend, Mentor, and Friend by Jim Stovall This past weekend, I was out of town to...

Quotes on Productivity

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:46:56 GMT

Productivity is probably one of the most misunderstood elements of success. The word productive means to generate results. Here are some thoughts and questions to consider as you define and implement your Ultimate Productivity. excerpt from Ultimate Productivity: Is this task really something that I want to accomplish, or am I confusing activity with productivity? What is the perceived benefit if I accomplish this task, and is there a better way to derive the same benefit another way? Do I have all of the information I can get in order to make the best decisions possible, or will more information become available later? What people can help me complete this task, and can they be working at the same time I am working, therefore giving us simultaneous effort? Are there steps that must be taken now or opportunities will be lost? Has anyone else already completed this task, or is there anyone who is already in progress that we could combine with? Are there ways to invest our...

Products & Services

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:55:12 GMT

Ultimate Productivity by bestselling author, Jim Stovall, with a compelling foreword and great insight from Steve Forbes, ushers in the latest, cutting edge tool that will be a must for every organization wanting to keep pace, grow profits and experience Ultimate Productivity. Endorsed by Ken Blanchard, Dr. Denis Waitley, Steve Forbes and legendary coach John Wooden. Ultimate Productivity is now available in bookstores! Click here to read a preview of Ultimate Productivity For bulk orders or to order directly call 800.801.8184. Or click here to email us. You may also want to view other titles available by Jim Stovall. Ultimate Productivity Preview Video (RealPlayer is needed to play this video. Click here to get the free RealPlayer ) The Financial Crossroads: The Intersection of MONEY and LIFE (www.thefinancialcrossroads.com) There are an endless number of books that tell you what to do with your money. There are even more books that tell you how to, and...

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:39:35 GMT

Whether you run the largest corporation in the world, are a sole proprietor, or are launching an entrepreneurial venture, your #1 cost will always be personnel. Organizations that succeed, grow and profit, are those that understand the unique traits, talents and strengths of each of their people and how to blend all of these individuals into a winning team. Benefits of Membership Take the Ultimate Productivity Profile (The Profile Access Code (Password) may be found in the Ultimate Productivity book on pages 42, 72, 98 or 159) Listen to Jim Stovall Leadership Instinct Webinar discussing being your B.E.S.T Balance Enthusiasm Single-Mindedness Tenacity Jim Stovall's Tribute To John Wooden Watch Jim Stovall speaking at the Express the Employment Professionals Simulcast broadcast across North America In this book, you will learn how to maximize your own productivity by discovering and releasing your core strengths in the critical areas of...

Financial Success Tools

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:56:14 GMT

The Financial Crossroads by Jim Stovall We make decisions every day that greatly affect how we live now and into the future. We are at a unique time and place in the economy in which there will be decisions made, individually and collectively, that will have an impact for generations to come. The Financial Crossroads is the title of my latest book that I coauthored with Tim Maurer (www.TheFinancialCrossroads.com). Tim Maurer is a financial planner with all the credentials and expertise you would expect from such an individual, but that is not why I agreed to write a book with Tim. I agreed to coauthor a book with Tim Maurer because he understands the relationship between money and life. He hosts a talk show in the Baltimore/Washington, DC area and makes guest appearances on many national media outlets. I believe Tim’s expertise is in viewing money as a tool necessary to live your life instead of viewing your life as a resource to make money. The subtitle of the...

Parrot Head Story Confirmation

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:49:34 GMT

Thank you for submitting your story for the new

Parrot Head Club Book
by Jim Stovall

In conjunction with Jim Stovall’s previous book, Ultimate Productivity which included a foreword by Steve Forbes, Jim Stovall developed an on-line Ultimate Productivity Profile that will give you a personalized assessment of your productivity power relating to Motivation, Communication and Implementation.

As a token of appreciation for your story submission, we would like you to take this Ultimate Productivity Profile and receive your Ultimate Productivity Assessment free of charge. Simply enter your access code 586404
(click here to take the Profile)

100 Worst Employees Confirmation

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:14:08 GMT

Thank you for submitting your story for the book

100 Worst Employees

Learning from the Very Worst
How To Be Your Very Best

by Jim Stovall

In conjunction with Jim Stovall’s previous book, Ultimate Productivity, which included a foreword by Steve Forbes, Jim Stovall developed an on-line Ultimate Productivity Profile that will give you a personalized assessment of your productivity power relating to Motivation, Communication and Implementation.

As a token of appreciation for your story submission, we would like you to take this Ultimate Productivity Profile and receive your Ultimate Productivity Assessment free of charge. Simply enter your access code 586404 (click here to take the Profile)

Grateful and Hungry

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:58:26 GMT

Grateful and Hungry by Jim Stovall Success, and life in general, is a multi-faceted process. Anyone who purports to tell you the one key to success or happiness is either misguided, mistaken, or short-sighted. Each of us have many elements within our daily lives. You have your professional or work life, your family or home life, your friends or social life, as well as your finance, faith, physical health, community involvement, etc. Overwhelming success in any one area can be totally negated by failure in another area. If you make billions of dollars but have an impoverished family or home life, we could not call you a success. If you have a great career but neglect your physical health, you could not be considered successful. Success is much more of a balancing act. You must master each of the elements that matter most to you. It is not a snapshot but much more like an epic motion picture. It is always changing, growing, and evolving. You do not achieve success in gardening...

Michael Johnson Interview

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:18:31 GMT

Dr. Michael Johnson is a recognized author, teacher and member of the National Speakers Association. He has just launched a one hour in-depth interview program with thought leaders and entrepreneurs from around the world. This is his very first program which was recently broadcast. Dr. Johnson features an in-depth interview with Jim Stovall for the full hour. Michael Johnson Introduction and Part One of the Interview with Jim Stovall: Part Two of the Interview with Jim Stovall: Part Three of the Interview with Jim Stovall:

100 Worst Bosses Confirmation

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:55:20 GMT

Thank you for submitting your story for the book

100 Worst Bosses
Learning from the Very Worst
How To Be Your Very Best

by Jim Stovall

Take the Ultimate Productivity Profile

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:44:37 GMT

Your organization has made the commitment to move to the next level and achieve Ultimate Productivity. They understand that you are a vital asset as they move toward their goals. With this in mind, the following profile will help everyone with whom you interact to better understand your unique preferences, talents and abilities and how to best work with you. There are no right or wrong answers to any of these questions. Top performers from every walk of life have answered each question completely differently. You will be asked a series of 60 questions to gauge your Ultimate Productivity Assessment. The profile should not take more than 30 minutes and should be done at one sitting. Please note, if you begin the profile and do not complete it within the allotted time, you will need to begin again, as this is an important factor in the profile’s ability to actually measure and compare your responses. You will receive an email copy of your assessment so you can confirm the...

About the Profile

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:35:17 GMT

The Ultimate Productivity Profile is a cutting edge tool designed to help business leaders understand and maximize the unique talents, traits and temperaments of their people. You may have the most dedicated and hardworking people in the world, but if you don't understand their productivity, strengths and weaknesses, your organization will fail to perform at the highest level. Once you understand the hot buttons to create maximum motivation, communication and implementation with each of your people, the natural result will be Ultimate Productivity. The Ultimate Productivity Profile tool will give you the missing knowledge you need to determine what makes your personnel tick and how they can be best utilized within the context of your overall organizational goals. Just like when you go to a top-rated restaurant for a great dining experience, there will be many menu selections. There are no right or wrong selections, but if your waiter or waitress fails to...

About the Ultimate Productivity Team

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:22:12 GMT

Jim Stovall Jim Stovall has been a national champion Olympic weightlifter, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought after author and platform speaker. He is the author of the best selling book, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. Steve Forbes, president and CEO of Forbes magazine, says, Jim Stovall is one of the most extraordinary men of our era. For his work in making television accessible to our nation’s 13 million blind and visually impaired people, The President’s Committee on Equal Opportunity selected Jim Stovall as the Entrepreneur of the Year. He was also chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as recipients of this honor. Rebeka Graham After a successful career in corporate America, Rebeka Graham has become one of the leading management and leadership trainers in the country and...

Quotes about Ultimate Productivity

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:25:21 GMT

In Ultimate Productivity, Jim Stovall strikes at the heart of success and failure for all of us individually and as a society. Natural and human resources abound, but how we harness them to create our own personal success is determined by our ingenuity and productivity. In this book, you will learn how to maximize your own productivity by discovering and releasing your core strengths in the critical areas of motivation, communication, and implementation. ~ Steve Forbes, President and CEO Forbes, Inc. From the foreword of Ultimate Productivity ...to be successful... motivation, communication, and implementation are imperative, but you must work with each player and every team differently. Some players are motivated by a pat on the back. Other players need their pat a little lower and a bit harder. Some players need verbal communication, and others have to see a diagram of the play drawn out on a board. Some players implement best with long, rigorous practices while others...

About Ultimate Productivity

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:21:42 GMT

The Ultimate Productivity Assessment provides you and your organization with insights, success and productivity that have never before been available in the corporate world. Next Generation Tool: The Ultimate Productivity Assessment, unlike all other development tools, does not attempt to give your employees information. Instead the Ultimate Productivity Profile gets information from your employees that will allow management to mold your unique team into a united force that will generate Ultimate Productivity. Management will mine and extract the hidden information locked away inside your employees that has never before been available. Cost Effective: In addition to a low per person cost, Ultimate Productivity recognizes that unlike previous generations of corporate training, Ultimate Productivity does not require your people to miss hours, days or weeks of work. The greatest cost in training your people traditionally has been the expense of not...