Starting about a year ago, I made the commitment to learn something new every day and record the new insight in my journal. It has been a fascinating journey which has made me a much better leader. The following are five things I recently learned which I think will make you a better person and […]
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4 Defining Leadership Characteristics of the Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving
The Dallas Mavericks begin the quest for the second NBA Championship tonight against the Boston Celtics. If everything rises and falls on leadership, then we need to take a look at the team’s two stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Luka Doncic ESPN’s Brian Windhorst made an interesting observation about Doncic. An underrated aspect of […]
2 Vital Leadership Lessons From A Recent California Shark Attack
A Sudden Shark Attack In 2023, there were only 36 unprovoked shark attacks in America per the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File, of which only one was fatal. The state of California had only two occurrences. When you look at the total number of beach-goers who are in the water, such […]
4 Lessons from Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant on the Importance of the Mastering the Fundamentals
The above quote by the incomparable Michael Jordan teaches us much about the importance of fundamentals and elite performance. First, leaders must learn the fundamentals. Fundamentals are the basics of any assignment which everyone must acquire skill in. Second, leaders then master those fundamentals. Learning the fundamentals is not enough, it is simply the beginning. […]
8 Leadership Quotes and Lessons on Being a Champion from Real Madrid’s Champions League Victory
“It was a very difficult game. In the first half we came out alive, they were quite a lot better. We knew our moment would come … We knew how to suffer. That’s football.” – Real Madrid’s Dani Cavajal to Movistar “We knew how to suffer. That’s football.” Cavjal’s amazing quote reminds me of something […]
“If it’s not broke, break it!” The following story will make you rethink this long-held leadership belief.
April 23, 1985 is a day which will live in infamy. In an effort to revitalize their brand and gain even greater market share, Coca-Cola replaced their beloved beverage with New Coke. The backlash was severe. So much so, the company re-introduced Coke Classic three months later. This decision is considered one of the great […]
What Makes a Leader Valuable? 7 Qualities of Dallas Mavericks Superstar Luka Dončić as told Through the Eyes of Head Coach Jason Kidd
After the Dallas Mavericks Game 2 109-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team’s superstar Luka Dončić was having his post-game press conference. Meanwhile, The Athletic’s Sam Amick was able to corner the team’s head coach Jason Kidd in the adjoining tunnel. Kidd, a Hall of Fame player himself, provided Amick a unique perspective of […]