How do you show your gratitude toward others? Thanksgiving time is here and has me thinking about gratitude and how we can show our thanks to others. In the #CJJblog this week as we kick off the holiday season, I wanted to raise some questions for you to think about as you seek to show […]
Is this something we should prioritize over talent? As a long-term basketball coach, I know first hand how important team chemistry can be. With just a few poor attitudes infecting your locker room, your whole season can be shut down. As a coach, it is your duty to sniff out any possible bad apples that
Do you think Sean McDermott should be fired? In a world where sports careers are made or broken in very short amounts of time, being an NFL head coach is no different. The Buffalo Bills head coach, Sean McDermott, has been receiving a lot of grief for the teams’ recent lack of success, but does
What are you doing to improve yourself? It can be very easy to forget to improve yourself first. With so much pressure to lead others and accomplish great things, we often lose sight of how we can really achieve greatness. Remember that you are never too old or too young to improve yourself and grow
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How can you prove your worth as a leader? As a leader, one of the most important aspects is your ability to prove to others that you are a worthy leader with a lot to offer. How do you show others you can handle the job and get them to trust you as a leader?
What are you doing to think ahead? In life and in sports, it’s always important to think ahead and be ready for the future. What are you doing to be ready for the next play? Do you let a mistake compound into multiple mishaps? Or, do you rebound quickly and get back on track? In
Is living that long even possible? This past week, I attended a wellness conference where the main focus was on health and living longer. The Blue Zones book was referenced where five main areas of the world were studied as their civilians tended to live much longer than the rest of the world. After listening
What type of financial independence plan are you implementing? Financial independence plans are an example of how you can be diligent now to save for your future. For me, I like to be specific with how I allocate my income. Have you ever heard of the 70-10-10-10 plan? I have used it for years and
Do you consistently ‘wow’ your customers? In today’s world where nearly everything can be automated and electronic, it’s easy to overlook your customers and not give them the necessary attention. After attending the Zappos event a couple weeks ago in Las Vegas, I gained a new found knowledge on the importance of putting those you
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Do you follow your own daily rules? Non-negotiables are often seen in policies and within groups, but can also be applied individually in our every day lives. They help create structure and disciplines that we can use to grow as a person. What are your non-negotiables? Do you write them down? In the #CJJblog this
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