Like, Follow & Connect
Phone me (585) 210-9194
How directly do you communicate with your team? In the world of leadership, your team needs to know where they stand. How are they performing? What can they do to improve their skills? If you don’t have an open line of communication with them, they might not know these answers. As a leader, you most …
Have you ever had to unite a divided team? Uniting a group of divided individuals can be challenging. With the right approach, you can get them to come together stronger than before. As a basketball coach for 35 years, I had a few seasons where the team members did not see eye-to-eye. How I handled …
How do you know if someone is being authentic? Being an authentic leader can look like many different things. Are you a good listener? Do you make your team feel appreciated? Are you able to praise someone for doing the right thing? As someone always in the spotlight as a leader and role model, it …
How have you stepped up during the pandemic? During times of crisis, true leaders step up and answer the call for their team. Do you and your team have clarity on what the team is trying to accomplish? Or, are there individuals with a different agenda? As a leader and a coach for many decades, …
What does leadership look like to you? Leadership can look like many things. What does it take to be a great leader? There are many great leaders around the world, but the recent events around the country has me thinking about one in particular: Martin Luther King, Jr. I believe it is very important for …
How do you stay productive? Are you staying productive during this tough time while at home? How are you staying on top of your game with this “new normal?” In the #CJJblog this week, I wanted to give you some tips on how you can stay productive and keep your efficiency levels high, despite facing …
What do you think makes a great coach? Coaching has changed my life. As a role model for young student athletes for the majority of my adult life, I have learned many things about coaching effectively. How do you treat your team after a loss? How hard do you work them in practice? Should you …
What questions would you ask someone about your future? Last week, I gave you Part 1 of my interview with one of my team members, Doug Potter. He wanted to ask me some questions about life, leadership, and motivation. We released the first seven questions and received great feedback, so we continued with the discussion …
Who is the last person you received advice from? What would you ask a successful baby boomer if you had the chance to sit down with them and pick their brain? Would you ask them about their life choices? Any advice to become successful? One of my team members, Doug Potter (30-year old millennial with …
What do words mean to you? Words can mean many things. They can inspire you to become great and accomplish your goals, but also connect with others in ways we never thought possible. With the magnificent ESPN series “The Last Dance” going on right now and in honor or Michael Jordan, I wanted to give …