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 […]
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5 Questions Leaders Should Constantly Be Asking
The following stories remind us of five questions leaders should constantly be asking: Good Can Always Come From Bad Every dark cloud has a silver lining. As reported in the November 18, 2023 edition of Morning Brew, a video went viral off a Stanley tumbler surviving a vehicle fire. In fact, the car’s driver showed […]
4 Things Kirby Smart Wants From His Players (and what you should want from your team as well)
“I certainly want that recognition for our players but I don’t want our players to seek that recognition. I want them to seek contact. I want them to seek toughness. I want them to seek other things like being really present and being good in the now. All that stuff takes care of itself and […]
7 Reasons Why Even The Best Leaders Need A Coach
On Saturday, September 16th, the top-ranked and two-time defending national champion Georgia Bulldogs trailed the South Carolina Gamecocks 14-3 at halftime. It is during these times of uncertainty when leadership is most needed. What head coach Kirby Smart would say to his team during the break would be critical. The following is what took place: […]
The Antidote To Preventing Once-Successful People From Becoming Average
Whether you lead a church, business, athletic organization, or non-profit, one of the most frustrating things leaders face is when successful team members suddenly become unsuccessful. It is a frustrating time for leaders because we work very hard to train and equip our teams for a consistent level of high performance. So why do once-successful […]
“Humility Is A Week Away” & 16 Practices Of Organizations With Sustained Success From Coach Kirby Smart’s Postgame Interview
On January 9, 2023, the Georgia Bulldogs steamrolled the TCU Horned Frogs by a score of 65-7 to win their second consecutive national championship. Afterwards, ESPN’s Rece Davis interviewed Georgia’s head coach Kirby Smart. The video of their time together is shown below. What I take most from Coach Smart are his intentionality, intensity, and focus. […]