We have all met countless young leaders with incredible potential. However, only a small percentage of those actually achieved their full potential. So the questions become why and what can young leaders do to ensure they do not waste their talent and maximize their influence? In 1978, a 26-year-old football coach named Bill Belichick was […]
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5 Prices No One Talks About That Bill Belichick Paid To Become A Championship Coach
If you want to achieve things others have not, you must pay a price others will not. Such a leader is the head coach of the New England Patriots Bill Belichick. Jeff Benedict recently published what I feel is the definitive work on Coach Belichick, quarterback Tom Brady, and team owner Robert Kraft. The book […]
38 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Belichick & Saban: The Art Of Coaching
Bill Belichick is arguably the greatest coach in NFL history with six Super Bowl championships. Nick Saban is arguably the greatest college coach in history with six national championships. These two iconic leaders also happen to be great friends with a long personal and professional history together. Recently, HBO was able to go behind-the-scenes when […]
7 Reasons Bill Belichick Is So Successful
Michael Lombardi (@mlombardiNFL) won 2 Super Bowls with the Patriots, and says Bill Belichick inspires him everyday: “he’s a machine… even when he’s on the treadmill he’s reading newspaper clips.” #DrinkswithBinks 8pm ET on @fuboTV or free on https://t.co/Pwbae320hU pic.twitter.com/5lQHgL3vva — Julie Stewart-Binks (@JSB_TV) April 17, 2020 Michael Lombardi, author of the classic book Gridiron […]
13 Reasons The New England Patriots Have Such A Great Culture
The six-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots have one of the best cultures of any organization in the world, sports or otherwise. I am always attempting to learn from them why and then incorporate those learnings into my organization. A November 4th Sports Illustrated article written by Jenny Vrentas on superstar cornerback Stephon Gilmore provided […]
The 17 Principles of Bill Walsh’s Standard of Performance
Earlier this week I received an advanced copy of Michael Lombardi’s Gridiron Genius: A Master Class In Winning Championships And Building Dynasties In The NFL. With its official release on September 11th, this is the book I have looked most forward into reading this year. The reason for my excitement is Lombardi, to my knowledge, […]
Tom Cruise, Ant-Man, Bill Belichick And The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of July 2018
July was an incredible month for this site! I cannot thank you, the readers enough for your faithfulness. It is truly an honor to invest in your leadership. The following are The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of July 2018 as determined by you the readers: 16 Leadership Quotes And Lessons from Mission Impossible […]
11 Reasons Why Bill Belichick Is Such A Great Head Coach
Bill Belichick is arguably the greatest head coach in NFL history. But what makes him so successful and does he have any practices which are replicable? Are there things Coach Belichick does as a leader I could as well? Michael Lombardi is releasing his long-awaited book Gridiron Genius: A Master Class In Winning Championships And […]
32 Leadership Lessons Great Coaches And Athletes Can Teach Any Leader
“I want to become a better leader, a better manager, a better coach, a better man – by watching the best.” – former Indiana Hoosier mens basketball coach Tom Crean After being fired one year ago as Indiana’s head basketball coach, Tom Crean has spent the last year in personal development learning from some of […]
61 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From ESPN Films 30 For 30 – The Two Bills
Tonight I had the privilege of viewing the latest ESPN 30 For 30 presentation “The Two Bills.” It was an absolutely fascinating look at the complex relationship between two legendary coaches, Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells. Coach Belichick served as Coach Parcells defensive coordinator for two Super Bowl championships prior to winning a record five […]
The 40 Most Memorable Leadership Quotes From This Past Football Season
With the Super Bowl just a few days away, I think it was a great time to look back at some of the best leadership moments from this past football season. The following are my The 40 Most Memorable Leadership Quotes From This Past Football Season. Some are enlightening. Others are challenging, inspirational or instructive. […]
15 (Often Surprising) Facts About 2017’s Best Teams And Leaders
I spent some time this weekend analyzing 2017’s championship teams. My findings were very surprising. My study shows to be a champion requires operating with a unique approach and mindset. This makes complete sense because if you want results no one else is getting, you cannot do what everyone else is doing. So in an […]