Leaders Are Revealed During Difficult Times Success often comes on the heels of adversity, and few know this better than Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. On Friday, October 25th, the Dodgers will take on the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series, but their journey has not been an easy one. Their summer […]
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5 Things Leaders Of Winning Cultures Invest In
A healthy culture is the cornerstone of any winning organization. It’s not just a byproduct of good leadership; it’s a direct reflection of it. Leaders, especially those in influential roles, set the tone for the environment their teams will either flourish in or flounder. One of the most important things to remember is this: culture […]
3 Life-Changing Leadership Lessons From 2 Coaches Who Are Changing Lives
Each week I am privileged to participate in a Zoom Bible study with dozens of high school, collegiate, and professional baseball scouts and coaches. A picture of our time together is shown above. It has become my favorite forty-five minutes of the week. I am constantly challenged and encouraged by these men who come together […]
3 Lessons from LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly’s Postgame News Conference Outburst
This past Sunday, September 1st, the 23-ranked USC Trojans defeated the 13th-ranked LSU Tigers by a score of 27-20. Afterwards, Tigers head coach Brian Kelly’s frustration over his team’s performance boiled over in a postgame news conference. You can watch a portion of his outburst by clicking the image below. Kelly said, “It’s the first time […]
4 Ingredients to Continual Success: Lessons from Coach Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs Culture
After going 8-5 in his first season, the Georgia Bulldogs under head coach Kirby Smart have simply been dominant. Since 2017, the Bulldogs have an 86-11 (88.7%) record over the last seven seasons while winning two national championships. Whether you lead a business, church, non-profit, or athletic organization, there is much to learn from this […]
Nick Saban’s Definition of & 8 Lessons on Self-Disciple (and a Story of What Happens When You Don’t Practice It)
In the August 25th edition of the daily enewsletter Morning Brew, an interesting story from China is told about the subject of self-discipline. The Story Of the Spider and the Firefly The country’s spiders have become quite manipulative. Spiders are capturing fireflies in their webs. This is normative behavior for the nocturnal insects, but what […]
9 Ways Young Leaders Can Reach Their Full Potential
Former UConn head men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun wrote in his book A Passion To Lead: Seven Leadership Secrets for Success in Business, Sports, and Life, “Some freshman student athletes are smarter and more mature than others, but the one thing they all share… is athletic potential.” Potential. As a young or even new leader, […]