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When is the line crossed? Antonio Brown is now a member of the New England Patriots after a wild and crazy last few months of questionable (to say the least) activity. The question I pose to you this week in the #CJJblog is simple; Would you take Brown on your team? For me, it’s a …
Are you an effective leader? All effective leaders can answer these tough questions that determine how successful they will become. After attending the Rochester Professional Consultants Network (RPCN) conference last week, it got me thinking about the questions all leaders must be able to address. How do you grow your mind? Are you doing everything …
Have you pulled off an upset? After watching Novak Djokovic lose to Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters tennis tournament, it got me thinking about what makes up a major upset. Is it all just dumb luck? Is it as simple as someone being off their game on any given day? In …
Are you an outstanding coach? It’s one thing to be a coach, but do others consider you an outstanding coach? What does it take to be a successful leader? You must be consistent with your actions and gain the trust of your team. It may take years to perfect your coaching style, but be true …
How often do you meet with people one-on-one? As leaders, it’s very important to have meetings with groups as well as one on one with individual team members. After meeting Major General Robert Dixon, Jr. and hearing him speak about the importance of one-on-one meetings, it got me thinking. Do you meet with people one …
Is quality communication a top priority? As a leader, communication with your team members may be overlooked. It can be easy to focus on other items, such as tactics, performance, or metrics. Interpersonal communication and developing trust with your team is far more important than any other coaching/leading characteristic. In the #CJJblog this week, I …
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Have you dealt with the loss if a top player? When we lose a top player to injury or other circumstances, we are faced with a new set of challenges. How do you go about adjusting your teams’ direction when you suffer a key loss? When Duke lost Zion Williamson to a knee injury, they …
How strong is your team culture? One of the most important things to monitor for your team is the culture. How do you go about keeping morale high? What is the mission for your team? Is everyone on board? It’s hard to argue that there is a more vital aspect of your locker room than …
How are you planning for 2019? This new year brings new challenges and new opportunities. How are you planning to be successful? How much time did you spend creating your new year resolutions? If you want this year to be awesome, you must be prepared to put in the effort. In the #CJJblog this week, …
What makes you coachable? What does it mean to be coachable? Are you able to take in feedback and process it in a productive manner? Or, do you shut down and get negative with yourself in your mind? Last week, I attended a “Keynote Kamp” in Denver, CO where I was able to learn a …