“But that’s exactly what happened – and I have Gladys Kravitz to thank.” “I never thought that from sorting out and seriously evaluating my own mess, I could discover a better direction,” Jones said. Using the rungs of his failures (since it was all he had), he’s built up an incredible career as a much sought-after sales and executive coach and trainer. Just three hours after meeting “Gladys Kravitz,” Kevin Jones found out that he had a lot to teach salespeople and business leaders.Īnd he’s never looked back since that day. He really did have an impressive track record of persistence, a “no fear” approach to public speaking, the ability to relate to all kinds of people, and he loved to listen to people. How could it? It wasn’t more than a litany his failures and stupidity. The list didn’t make him feel any better. Still with nowhere to go, Jones began scribbling and soon got serious about making that list. So, Alice Pearce left and Jones just sat. “Fair enough, I’ll do it,” he said, while hoping his lie wasn’t obvious. Promise me you’ll do this and I’ll call my agent in California and put in a good word for you. “Have you ever written down all the things you’ve learned while you struggled? You might be surprised what pops out at you. “I have to think you picked up quite an education all along your way.” “But you’ve travelled so much,” she said. “For more than 10 years I’ve travelled more than 20,000 miles and have netted about 100 bucks. “I’m sort of an entertainer myself, I’m impressed.” “I’m in one of her Where Are They Now? productions.” He was sitting right next to Gladys Kravitz! (aka Alice Pearce) He looked up from where he was sitting and yowza! Successful sales and leadership trainer Kevin Jones tells this story.Ībout 15 years ago, Jones was down to his last dollar and sitting in a coffee shop downtown Chicago.įeeling low with nowhere to go, he reflected on what a disaster his career as a stand-up comedian had been.įor more than a decade he had travelled across the country – performing nightly in cheap clubs, bowling alley bars, and in motel lounges – and now he could barely buy a piece of fruit. She sure made the best of the bit parts the show’s writers gave her.Īnd in real-life, she also paid it forward in a big way. You’ve got to give actress Alice Pearce credit. The name Gladys Kravitz, based on the behavior of her character in the mid-1960s TV show hit “Bewitched,” is now part of our national lexicon as the epitome of every “nosy busy-body neighbor.” And don’t tell me you don’t know who she is!
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