Are you a go-giver? We have all heard of the term “go-getter,” but have you thought of ever being a “go-giver?” In business, you must give before you get. I challenge you to set more giving goals in 2018 and become more valuable to those around you. Seek to be more open to helping others […]
Is there a specific cause for the firing of professional sports coaches? Near the end of every professional sports season, there are typically a group of coaches to get fired from their position. This year in the NFL, the group of head coaches being let go is headlined by Ben McAdoo, formerly of the New
Did it change your opinion of one of the NBAs greatest? LeBron James will go down as one of the greatest to ever play the sport of basketball. Last week, he got ejected for the first time in his 1,082nd regular season game for arguing a “no-call” with a referee. This was not the part
How do you show your team you care? Being a loyal leader can be tough at times. When things get chaotic and you are faced with tough decisions, how do you stay focused on the things that matter. Being loyal is really a simple task if you just focus on a few things. In this
What are those teams doing wrong? In watching, coaching, and playing sports, we all know of those good teams who never become great. They can’t ever make the jump and win that big game. Why is that? What characteristics do they possess that prevent them from becoming champions? As a high school basketball coach, it
Are they helping or hindering you? The people we surround ourselves with can often dictate how we live our lives. Are those people affecting you in a positive or negative manner? I will paraphrase Jim Rohn by saying: we are the average of the 5 closest people we associate with. Are you attracting the right
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Do you have grit? There are many ways to measure grit. Whether you are enduring something in your life or trying to accomplish something great on the athletic field, some determination and heart will likely be required. Throughout my years as a basketball coach, I discovered that grit is a fantastic indicator of future success.
Are you a great teammate? Throughout my many years coaching and teaching, I have learned what it takes to be a great teammate. Are you a teammate worth having or do you need to work on how you interact with your teammates? Below are some tips I have compiled for you to consider as you
What’s your leadership philosophy? As leaders, we are counted on for many things. During my most recent leadership keynote in Grand Forks, ND at a leadership summit, it was made very apparent to me that each leader needs their own philosophy. What makes us unique? What is going to set our teams up for success?
How do you appreciate your family members? Last week, I went on a wonderful trip to Hawai’i with my wife and son. We had a wonderful time sight-seeing and spending quality time together, which I don’t get to do as often now (my son currently lives in California). It got me to thinking about my
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