Author: Chet

I could post this everyday and it would not be enough. There is nothing more important than understanding the purpose of your work and the purpose of those you work with. I hope this rant helps you understand why BTL exists and why we’re distinct and deeply connected with a few. Enjoy. During one on … Continue reading BTL…

Here’s the truth about our band, we’ve all been mislabeled. Been told we don’t fit in and tossed to the side by the very system we helped build. None of us, however, is a mistake. We are all masters in the making, some further down than the path than others, but all are on it. … Continue reading Misfits…

Way back in 2006, after finishing a week long conference in London with my only international client, I was introduced to blogging. My client told me he had an idea. His team loved BTL and wanted more than one week a year. I was unwilling to give more of my presence, so my creative client … Continue reading I am a writer…

In Christian Smith's worthwhile read, Lost in Transition he identifies "no regrets" as a bolted on belief for many of our young adults. When one lives without regret where is the impetus to right a wrong? If you allow yourself to feel no regret, what would prompt you to repair? If we never feel regret … Continue reading Repair…

Last night, around a beautiful campfire at my clients home, we took his team where few tread - into hard truth. It was freakin’ magic. Why? Because my client is allowing his team to hit him. He’s welcoming it and has been for quite awhile now. Last night a couple of his tough leaders told … Continue reading Words…

Today, I was humbled. Asked a team we’ve been practicing with for over a decade why build your humility is the second essential in the 12 Essentials of Personal Excellence. Crickets. Nobody knew. Humbled. So, I asked them to remind me of the first essential. By now, they suffered stage fright. Couldn’t come up with … Continue reading Humbled…

Today we celebrated practice 40 with OSU Head Coaches. I did what I always do on practice 40 with whatever team hits this milestone. We listen to the song 40, by U2. I make them write what they heard and why they think they’re hearing it in BTL team practice 40. Almost nobody ever gets … Continue reading 40…

Whenever I’ve taken on a new client, in our first or second practice, this inevitably comes up. They tell me about a teammate misbehaving. Could be a high performing teammate, could be a bully, could be a good dude who simply doesn’t know what they’re doing. Does. Not. Matter. My client has not spoken hard … Continue reading That guy…