I love pouring into your leadership with my Saturday articles. These consist of a series of lessons I gleaned throughout the week which did not get their own article but I felt were important enough to share with you. This week’s lessons all come from the Olympics. The lessons contained will make you a better […]
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15 Football Books Every Leader (Whether A Fan Or Not) Should Read
The NFL pre-season scheduled kicked off last week. To help fans and leaders prepare for the upcoming season, below are 15 books you should put on your reading list. These will be listed in alphabetical order by author with the exception of the first two which I consider two of finest leadership books I have […]
8 Facts About Playmakers – Those People Who Truly Make A Difference
ESPN’s Ryan Clark said during the December 11, 2023, edition of First Take that the first thing coaches tell players is to know their alignment and assignment, know where to line up and know what to do. I thought a lot about Clark’s statement today during NorthStar Church senior pastor Mike Linch’s sermon called “Playmakers.” […]
2 Extraordinary Stories and 10 Lessons about being a Great Teammate
Toughness Personified During Tuesday’s game between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays, Orioles backup catcher James McCann came up to the plate in the bottom of the first inning with the bases loaded. With the count 2-2, a terrifying moment then took place. Blue Jays starting pitcher Yariel Rodriguez hurled a 95 mph fastball […]
6 Ways to be an Influential Communicator like E.F. Hutton – When You Talk, Everyone Will Listen
Leadership comes with a microphone. This is because at some point in every leader’s life there will come a time when you must stand up and say, “Follow me!” Smart leaders also know that when you make that statement is as important as how you do it. On July 18th, USC head basketball coach Eric […]
Southwest Airlines, Healthy Cultures, Identifying Quality Parents, and Leadership Lessons for Everyone
I want to start the week off by helping you wherever you lead. Below are lessons from the world of business, athletics, and the family. Regardless of where you practice your leadership, there is something here for you. Let’s get started! Southwest Airlines This past week Southwest Airlines announced they were getting rid of its […]
6 Leadership Lessons from Olympic Champions like Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles, Gretchen Walsh, and more!
With the embarrassment of France’s opening ceremonies, I felt it was a good time to get the focus back on the athletes themselves. The following are six leadership lessons we learn from Olympic champions like Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles, and more! Champions Love “The Grind” And Never Find It Boring The Grind is the lonely […]