Do your customers know you care about them? Last week, J-Mac and I had the pleasure of speaking at an exclusive local club in Rochester, NY where we were greeted by 130 people to hear us deliver a motivational speech. Everything was first class from the moment we arrived and it got me thinking about […]
What gifts have you received? Last week, I gave you some gifts that I received to improve my life from fellow professional speaker, Jim Rohn. This week in the #CJJblog I will do the same for the late UCLA men’s college basketball coach, John Wooden. He is arguably the greatest coach of all time and
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New year, new lessons Each year, March Madness never disappoints and the Final Four is the culmination of a wonderful tournament. This year was the year that saw a 16-seed defeat a 1-seed. It was the year Villanova got the third Men’s National Title (2nd in three years). For me, I like to watch the
They do exist If I have learned anything from this years NCAA March Madness tournament, I’ve learned that miracles do exist. Although my bracket is completely busted (I know I’m not alone), I have made some observations from the first few rounds that may have lead to these miracles happening. This week in my #CJJblog
Is your happiness consistent? Being happy shouldn’t be a chore, it should come naturally. While we cannot control many things that happen to us, we can control how we react to them. You can read books and watch videos, but how is it helping you grow? If you were to rate your happiness on a
What did you learn from them? We all have individuals who have made a tremendous impact on our lives. For me, my family played a large role in my personal development. What about you? Do you have professional role models? What about mentors? Impact on our lives can be made in many different ways. It’s
Do others take your word seriously? Years ago, a promise and a hand-shake were all you needed – it builds character and integrity. Integrity is the result of keeping your word. Without integrity, there is no trust. You can not be an effective leader without trust. If people can not trust that you will stand
Is trust being built around you? Trust is an important part of developing a successful team. How do you go about building such an environment? Throughout my many years as a high school basketball coach, I have found many different ways to build trust within a team. It takes a significant amount of time and
Is your family one of your top priorities for the new year? Now that our new year’s resolutions are in full effect, have you prioritized family time? It can be very easy to get side-tracked with work and other items going on in your life, but at the end of the day, your family
What books are on your list? With the turn of the new year, I wanted to share some books on leadership and personal development you should read. These books have helped change my life and I hope they have the same effect for you. What are your favorite books on leadership? 1) The 7 Habits
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