Learning the lessons from this post may save your job. On Friday, January 22nd David Blatt was fired as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. This came as a shocking move because the Cavs were in the NBA Finals last season and Blatt had a winning record of 83-40. I mean, the goal of a […]
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15 Qualities Of Great Athletic, Personal And Corporate Coaches
Recently I wrote a post on the importance of coaching entitled No Matter How Good You Are, Every Leader Needs This. The post hit a nerve and I received a tremendous amount of positive feedback. As a result I want to write a follow-up post. The following are 15 Qualities Of Great Personal And Corporate […]
No Matter How Good You Are, Every Leader Needs This
Several years ago, a friend of mine named Rick attended the Masters Tournament in Augusta, GA. He, along with thousands of others, followed Tiger Woods throughout an entire Sunday afternoon. At the time, Tiger was at the apex of his career. One specific moment caught Rick’s attention. Tiger and his caddie were discussing a particular […]
11 Practices Of Highly Successful Leaders You Want To Hire In 2015
There are a number of churches, business, non-profits and athletic teams reading this post who will be looking to hire great leaders in 2015. Do you have a decision-grid in which to make your selection or is this process intuitive? Chemistry matters, right? Well, chemistry is important but there also has to be a well […]
16 Things Churches Must Do To Train Young Leaders
http://youtu.be/YNy_JqveH50 Reaching the next generation and continually raising up a new crop of Christian leaders are critical elements in establishing and maintaing a sustainable ministry module. You must always be green and growing as a church. Otherwise, everyone will simultaneously get old and the church will begin a long journey towards death. I just finished […]
9 Practices Of Highly Successful Coaches
All leaders know that value of having a personal coach. Coaches take your performance to a higher level. They see things about your daily activity that you do not see. Coaches know how to leverage your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. They motivate you to stay on task. Great coaches simply make us better. In […]
10 Things To Look For When Considering A Leadership Position
Many of you who read this post have multiple leadership opportunities available to you in the church or business community. As you are thinking about and praying through your options, how do you decide which option to choose from? Recently, 14 panelists at www.ESPN.com ranked the top 10 college basketball coaching jobs in the country. As I […]
6 Reasons The Best Leaders Have Personal Coaches
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is arguably the best at his position in the NFL and one of the top 5 of all-time. However, even though he led his team to a 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens and the right to play in Super Bowl XLVI, his performance did not meet his normal standards of excellence. Brady […]
20 Pre-Game Leadership Quotes From Les Miles, Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, And Others
Before tonight’s big Alabama-LSU game, the following are the leadership quotes from earlier today on ESPN: When asked how he kept his team so focused this year, Les Miles said, “I keep it simple.” “He (Saban) deemphasize the foe and opponent and instead tries to stress the focus on his own program, his own players and […]
7 Keys To Leading During Times Of Chaos And Confusion
These are chaotic and confusing times.  Market volatility, political upheaval, extreme natural disasters, dysfunctional families, and spiritual confusion define our times. So how do pastors, parents, those in the business sector, and all in leadership guide people through these tumultuous times? Sports Illustrated’s great writer Peter King took us inside the world of NFL strategy in the September 5th […]
7 Practices Of Highly Successful Churches Who Develop Young Leaders
This week my 12-year-old daughter participated in Fellowship Bible Church’s annual Celebrate Summer event as a Teacher’s Assistant for 1st and 2nd graders. To understand what Celebrate Summer is, just think of a week for children that incorporates the foundational elements of Vacation Bible School with all the fun of summer camp. Each day consists […]
4 Ways To Effectively Coach People
In the March 28th edition of The Sporting News, Pitt Panther head coach Jamie Dixon was named the 2010-2011 NCAA men’s basketball Coach of the Year.  Dixon’s primary area of focus is player development. Gary McGhee, the team’s center, is interviewed in the article and discussed the elements of his growth as player under Dixon: Continual Improvement – […]