Author: Chet

When it comes to leading teams there's a HUGE difference between a number and a dream.  A number motivates a few. A dream inspires just about everyone. So, leader, do you have a BIG dream for more than just yourself? Does your team connect to it? Or, do you just tell them about how big … Continue reading Numbers vs. Dreams…

You are not your reputation, nor am I. We are what we repeatedly do, thanks Aristotle. We transform our behaviors beginning in our mind. As a man thinketh, right? Thanks, James Allen. We are called to a transformation of our beliefs, thoughts, and ultimately behaviors. Our character is ours to etch, engrave, and embolden. Our … Continue reading Character…

The book titled Same as Ever, by Morgan Housel is getting a second read by me this weekend. I need reminders. In the book Morgan argues much of life (as much as it has changed) is in reality the same as ever. His opening chapter, titled Hanging by a Thread is all about our fragility as humans. All our … Continue reading Same as ever…

Your business, just like ours, is not defined by how it works with its largest clients. Nearly every system treats the powerful people with respect whether they work inside or serve from the outside. Normal. Excellent teams have developed standards and built a culture that focuses on how it treats the small clients and those … Continue reading Business…

Leaders, stop telling your team what they need to be (for example, You need to be tougher). Remember, ever since we started telling ourselves (America) we need to lose weight, we’ve been gaining - weight that is. Instead, tell your teammate who you believe they are ( You ARE tougher than you’re playing). Remember, the … Continue reading Belief…

Yesterday was a day filled with practice. Seven of 'em and they were all strong. These individuals, teams, and leaders are BBTL. Love that I get to be a small part of it. So fun to watch people shedding outdated identities and becoming who they are. So damn hard and so satisfying.  Yesterday was practice … Continue reading ONE.08…

We work with sports teams and business teams. They are very similar and completely different. Here's one of the biggest differences. Business teams are full of bullshit artists, sports teams; not so much. Don't get me wrong, both have bullshitters and they are the enemy of excellence. Business just has more places to hide... Sports … Continue reading Sports…

Today, after our 90 minute practice with a team of producers, I had my one on one with their leader. Upon exiting this second practice of the early morning, I was greeted by two young studs waiting ( I assumed) for some time with their leader. I. Was. Wrong. They were waiting for me. As … Continue reading Practice mo…