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The Art Of Leading Elite Talent Like Lionel Messi

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The Art Of Leading Elite Talent There is an art to leading elite talent.  Not everyone can do it.  With elite talent, you can’t just “roll the ball out there”.  Elite talent push back.  They challenge the process.  Elite talent doesn’t suffer fools lightly.  At that level, talent wants to maximize their potential.  After all, […]

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25 Leadership Lessons From Ben Newman’s #1 Best-Selling Book Uncommon Leadership: 11 Ways The Greatest Leaders Lead

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Everyone gets better with a coach.  If you are looking to go to the next level in your personal life, career, relationships, finances, or health, performance coach Ben Newman’s current best-selling book Uncommon Leadership: 11 Ways The Greatest Leaders Lead will give you the keys needed to unlock your greatest potential. I just finished the book and […]

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“Serve their heart, not their talent” and 29 Other Leadership Quotes From Dabo Swinney’s Appearance On The Colin Cowherd Podcast

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Regardless of what industry you are in, there a few people who are better culture builders than Clemson Tigers head football coach Dabo Swinney.  On Wednesday, May 12th Coach Swinney appeared as a guest on The Colin Cowherd Podcast.  The topics they covered ranged from his upbringing to their recruiting philosophy to Trevor Lawrence. But […]

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30 Pieces Of Leadership Fire From P.J. Fleck via Jon Gordon’s The Power of Positive Summit – “Row The Boat”

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P.J. Fleck is the Head Football Coach at the University of Minnesota and author of the new book, Row the Boat: A Never-Give-Up Approach to Lead with Enthusiasm and Optimism and Improve Your Team and Culture with Jon Gordon.  He is also currently one of the finest leadership speakers in the world.   Today, Coach […]

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10 Qualities Of Players Who Are An Honor And Pleasure To Coach

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Mike Tomlin on Heath Miller: “He’s not low maitenance, he’s no maitenance. He’s always put the Pittsburgh Steelers first.” #Steelers pic.twitter.com/6Hudc3B93w — BlitzburghVideos ✨ (@BlitzVideos) January 27, 2021 One of my favorite leaders is Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.  At the conclusion of this past season, his star tight end Heath Miller retired.  In […]

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18 Leadership Quotes And Lessons Showing How Champions Think

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It’s conference championship Saturday in college football.  Therefore, there is not a better opportunity to learn how champions think. The following are 18 Leadership Quotes And Lessons Showing How Champions Think I captured from Fox Sports Big Noon Kickoff pregame show.  These thoughts will help you succeed at the highest level and possibly become a champion […]

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17 Statements On Competitive Spirit And Being Taken To The Edge From Urban Meyer

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In my opinion, no one, and I mean no one, is currently a better speaker on the subject of leadership than former coach and current Fox Sports analyst Urban Meyer.  Coach Meyer communicates complex ideas on personal growth, team building, individual and group performance, sacrifice, leadership development, and coaching in the most passionate and concise […]

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10 Practices Of Great Churches, Businesses, and Athletic Organizations Who Hire Well

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Steve Robinson, former Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A, once told a leadership class I was facilitating, “You hire culture.  Did you hear what I just said?  You hire culture.” Every great leader knows their success is largely determined by their inner-circle and the individuals they add to their teams.  But how do you begin, especially […]

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The Top 12 Sports Books On Building Winning Cultures

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This Tuesday I have a wonderful opportunity.  I will be interviewed by the Hanging With The AD podcast team.  This resource exists for high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; […]

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