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
Did you enjoy the Super Bowl? The Super Bowl gave us a fantastic game with a lot to analyze. My biggest takeaways revolved around leadership. Any time there is a big game or event, leadership likely plays a major role in the success and failures of those involved. Super Bowl LII was no different. Over
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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
Moral Principles, are they lost forever? Moral principle centered leadership will build trust among employees. With the latest recruiting transgressions in the world of college basketball, it has me wondering where did the moral principles of professionals go? And how can we get it back? The most recent scandal hit home for me as I
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It’s more than just one letter Many times in life, we experience tough times and have to overcome adversity to become a champ. Even if we fail at a life event or task, there is always the opportunity to make a few changes and become someone of great success. Throughout my life as a
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
When was the last time you won? Winning and losing happen every day to all of us. Sometimes it’s not the outcome that defines you, but how you handle it. After watching the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, it got me thinking about how to both win and lose
Are you a member of a championship team? Championship teams are often associated with sports, but we can apply them to everyday life as well. Does your family operate as a championship team? What about your team at work? Throughout my years as a coach, I have learned to identify the characteristics that separate an
Do you use ‘please’ and ‘thank you’? Growing up, our parents always preached manners and politeness. Do you still have manners today? In business and leadership, it can become crucial to use your manners and say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to be more effective. As we interact with those around us, we must show our
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