Tom Mullins writes in his wonderful book The Leadership Game: Winning Principles from Eight National Champions, “If a team is not allowed to celebrate each victory, not only are the individuals’ spirits dampened at a time when they should be soaring, but their efforts are never validated or recognized.” He adds, “The central problem is […]
The Constant Weight Of Pressure And Havoc The Athletic’s Seth Emerson’s September 6th article reports that competitors of the two-time national champion Georgia Bulldogs are negatively recruiting against them. In particular, edge rushers are being told not to go there because of the team’s low sack totals. Negative recruiting should come as no surprise but […]
Coach Prime The entire sports world is talking about Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders and rightfully so. Like many others I am mesmerized by Coach Prime’s motivational techniques, teambuilding philosophies, and ability to build a winning culture. For a deeper dive into the leadership abilities of Coach Prime, read “I’m Coming” and 25 Lessons […]
Everything rises and falls on leadership. Therefore, getting the right leaders in your organization is vital to its long-term success. I will soon finish The Leader’s Mind: How Great Leaders Prepare, Perform, And Prevail by Jim Afremow, PhD. One of the people he profiles is All Blacks’s legendary team captain Richie McGraw. For those unfamiliar […]
Gran Turismo is not going to win any Academy Awards but it definitely has significant value for leaders. If you are not familiar with this true story, Gran Turismo is based on Jann Mardenborough’s journey from being a gamer to professional race car driver. 9 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Gran Turismo The following are […]
A Historic Program Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach John Cook has built a dynasty in women’s volleyball. The following are just some of the team’s achievements during his 24-year reign: 4 national championships 12 conference titles 10 Final Fours 7th winningest coach in collegiate volleyball history coached six Olympians this current team includes the 2021 and […]
Jeff Henderson is one of the most gifted communicators in the world. Don’t believe me? In this article, Forbes named Jeff one of the 20 Speakers You Shouldn’t Miss The Opportunity To See. But what is Jeff Henderson truly known FOR? Speaking to over 200 business and non-profit leaders this morning, Jeff taught from his […]
