I have a friend who wants to make a difference in the world. He is smart, talented, thoughtful, and empathic. Each time we talk I am energized by his depth and his desire to use his influence in the world. His skill set, coupled with his love for humanity, provide him the avenue to be a true world changer.
Read MoreI arrived early that morning and ordered some sweet tea, I know, not really the breakfast of champions but I love their sweet tea. I grabbed a table in the back of the restaurant and got my laptop out knowing I had hours of work ahead of me.
Read MoreAs I look back on my coaching journey I am grateful that I had the opportunity to coach players at a variety of levels. While I finished my coaching career with elite level NCAA athletes some of my most enjoyable years were as a youth and
Read MoreI recently had a conversation with a talented spring sport college athlete. Her team has been in season for more than a month and the roles on her team are starting to become clear. This player is very talented and
Read MoreOver the last year, I have been pretty committed to working out, but a few weeks ago I noticed my knees and hips were hurting. I’ve had knee and hip surgery so it isn’t uncommon for me to have some pain but it was odd that both knees and both hips were hurting. I began to think about
Read MoreThe Walt Whitman poem, “O Captain! My Captain!” is classified as a mourning poem. I believe there are coaches who reflect on their former team Captains with the same sentiment – the mourning of poor leadership and a failed season. I also know, that when we intentionally develop
Read MoreOne of the questions that I am frequently asked is in regards to how we can measure the quality of our own leadership. While I do have a Leadership Self-Assessment that I have found to be a valuable tool in personal growth, I honestly think the answer to this question is very, very simple.
Read MoreI recently spent some time at a much-needed retreat. The group was led by facilitators who have trained with the Center for Courage and Renewal. Some of our time was spent sharing with the group as well as moments of silence as we each reflected on a series of thought-provoking
Read MoreI am not sure what is going on in the universe right now, but here is what my week consisted of:
– Several emails saying, “Things are so bad with my team right now. It’s way too much to type. When can we talk?”
It wasn’t my intention to write on this subject this again, but this is the question that keeps showing up in my life. The question is in regards to what it feels like the moment you let go, the moment you leap, the moment you leave one thing and move into liminal space having not yet
Read MoreWell, it happened again. It seems to happen at least once a week, yet it always surprises me. Three months ago I was offended by it. I felt threatened. I worried that I had done something wrong. So many people were asking me this one question and I was certain that the entire world was
Read MoreI want to share a story with you about a friend of mine. This is a friend I have a lot of respect for. He works in the medical field and he is really, really good at what he does.
Read MoreNo, I’m not talking about a Dave Matthews song, but that is a good song. I’m talking about the space between where you were and where you will be. The space between letting go and grabbing on to something new. The space between jumping and landing. The space between has
Read MoreI first read this several years ago and I must say, it still speaks to me today. I hope it will do the same for you. May you always choose to create….
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