6 Facts about a Championship Mindset Recently, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield appeared on the “Casa de Klub” podcast. Referring to the differences between him and the team’s previous quarterback Tom Brady, Mayfield said, “The building was a little bit different with Tom in there. Obviously, playing-wise, Tom is different. He had everybody dialed […]
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13 Things Leaders Must Fix to Clean Up a Toxic Culture and Spark Growth
Sharks Are In the Boston Bay Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, sharks are returning to the Boston Harbor! Ryan Knotek of the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the Aquarium said in this article, “It’s not just a really cool success story for the sand tiger […]
4 Things Every Leader Needs To Do If They Want To Go From Excellence To Elite
The Value of Excellence We love excellence and have a deep appreciation for it. Whenever we experience excellence, whether in life, business, sports, entertainment, or even enjoying a meal at a restaurant, it brings us a sense of satisfaction and joy. But believe it or not, there is a level above excellence. There is a […]
4 Keys To Building A Winning Foundation In Your Organization (And 7 Things Which Will Kill It)
The Importance Of Foundations During a recent bible study we are a part of, Chicago White Sox area scout Kevin Burrell made the following observations about why foundations are so important in life and leadership. He said: A foundation has a load distribution. It bears the entire load evenly. A foundation gives stability. It anchors […]
10 Signs of Unhealthy and Losing Cultures
The Bob Principle The Bob Principle comes from John Maxwell’s book Winning With People: Discover the People Principles that Work for You Every Time. In essence, it teaches that if Bob has a problem with Charlie, and Bob has a problem with Stan, and Bob has a problem with Steve, Bob is the problem. I […]
A 5-Step Process For What The Greatest Coaches Do During Halftime
One of the most mythical moments in sports leadership is the halftime speech. This is traditionally been thought of as a time for significant changes and inspirational messages which lead to championship victories. One of my favorite Hollywood depictions of the halftime speech comes from Remember The Titans. Watch the clip below: But the truth […]
The #1 Thing You Must Do To Become A Better Church, Business, Non-Profit, Or Athletic Organization
I am often asked how organizations can get better. Many times they want to focus on strategies and systems, and don’t get me wrong, those things are important. But the top thing any church, business, athletic organization, or non-profit can do to get better is…. Get a better leader. This could either be hiring a […]