What do you need a coach for? There are many reasons for needing a coach in our lives. In sports, a coach guides us toward success and helps develop our minds. It’s one thing to see the value in having a coach, but it’s another to actually implement them in our daily lives. This time […]
Are you prepared to win the championship? The postseason can be difficult to prepare for. With the Section V “Sectional” playoffs beginning here in Rochester for high school basketball, it got me thinking about how I used to prepare for the postseason. I have learned many things as a basketball coach, but one of the
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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
How do you make big decisions? Decision making is arguably the most important aspect of being a leader. When we are leading groups of others toward a specific goal, we are often faced with tough decisions. Making a lineup change to your sports team? Do you have to let someone go from your workplace?
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 are your New Year’s Resolutions? Resolutions are meant to be positive changes we can implement into our daily lives. While the turn of the calendar year is a popular time to create them, oftentimes, they fall by the wayside and fail to be achieved. How can we turn these resolutions into realities? Below are
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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
How do you get inspired? This week, I was extremely inspired spending the day with Bowie State Hall of Fame inductee, Rick Simmons. As a white man at a traditionally black college, Rick overcame adversity to excel at a high level in a non-traditional atmosphere. This got me to thinking how do I inspire myself?
Do others know you appreciate them? Showing gratitude can be very effective in showing others you care for them, but how do we do that? What are the best ways to show our appreciation for others and what they do for us? Over my years as a coach and professional speaker, I have both experienced
How do you handle failure? Nobody likes failure. We strive to be great and when we fall short, it can be a very difficult time. Throughout my years in coaching and being a professional speaker, I have learned to embrace failure and accept it as a reality of life. In order to persevere and get
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