Author: Chet

The movie Flight got under my skin. During the closing scene when Denzel is writing at his prison desk, the Director pans the camera across his cell and his prized possesions. The book titled I'll Fly Away was one such possesion. Certain this wasn't by accident, I googled the book title. No accident. I'll Fly Away is a collection of essays … Continue reading Strength beside you…

Our modern world faces a crisis of leadership. We have an abundance of leaders looking good. Their high flying sails and big boats out cruising in the harbor for all to see. Too many have spent too much time focused on what others can see. Few, however, are good. The majority have little ballast in … Continue reading Carrie the day…

A few years ago, after listening to a strong leader for a really long time, I issued a specific, concrete, and actionable challenge to him. I was confident this challenge would make him better.  I gave him some CCD, freakin' magic - stop the disclaimers.  His habit was to finish communicating his ideas with disclaimers. … Continue reading No disclaimers…

"I'm known for being a coach who goes harder after winning. If it isn't broken, break it. Because comfort is the death of teams." - Emma Hayes This quote is from the new coach of our Womens National Soccer team. Rachel used this same quote yesterday. It's worth repeating. Coach Hayes is changing the culture … Continue reading Comfort death…

Lew Wallace was a stud general during the civil war. He played a key role at the battle of Shiloh where he reported directly to Grant and had the chance to work alongside the likes of William Tecumseh Sherman. He, however, had the unfortunate luck to get some messy directions when ordered onto the battlefield. … Continue reading Victimhood…

This is good. Greatness is found here. When we study the difference between good and great, it’s not that complicated. The greats invest more time in solitary training than do the good. Yes, training with your team is important. Extra reps done when no one sees? Priceless. Want a team who wants to train as … Continue reading Solitary training…

Leaders set the edge. BTL builders do too.  Every BTL practice it’s the builders job to set the edge. We are here to awaken, challenge, and transform. We are not in the coddling business that has become the new American way. We are here to make you less soft. Fact.  So when you show up … Continue reading Set the edge…

The grass is always greener where you water it. The popular cliche tells us something different. You know, the grass is greener on the other side. Not true.  Recently, I've made a mess of things. Forgot to pay my Medicare supplemental care. Messed up in Berlin too. Got caught up in the moment with Aedán … Continue reading The grass…