Author: Chet

Yesterday, during OSU WSOC practice 105, I was blown away more than I’ve ever been in 22 plus years of BTL team practice. I’m not exaggerating. If you know me, you most likely know I don’t hand out compliments like candy. So, what blew me away? A freshman knew exactly what I was thinking. Did … Continue reading Surprised…

Let’s say you don’t like how you’re tracking. Feels like you are overworked at work, under-appreciated at home. The boss isn’t giving you good vibes. Your bride or best friend is being too much or too little. You are frustrated. What to do, you ask yourself. Start with why. We rarely improve the how without … Continue reading Start here…

The minute you join any collection of individuals, teams, or leaders, your brain goes all primal on you. You see, anytime you engage with others, your brain scans them like the ancient Savannah looking for friend or foe. Your brain begins with the leader but it doesn’t stop there, it’s got to know that not … Continue reading You belong…

Most parents are super-tuned toward their children. We don't miss a game or piano recital. We hire tutors and trainers as if their college entrance depended on it. We give them the best of everything and do our darndest to shelter them from the storm. We want them to have every advantage we can possibly … Continue reading Sunday suppers…

Seared our sorriness yesterday morning. I asked him to tell the band why he hand the Spartan lambda painted onto his humvees back in Afghanistan and why he rode on the front of the hood, not in the front or back seat. Thirty minutes later we were all in humble silence and awe as we … Continue reading JimmyTHEgant…

Recently I asked my client if he could remember the "Stockdale paradox" from Jim Collins book Good to Great. He remembered the name; not the content. I reminded him. We all need reminders… The Stockdale paradox was named after Admiral Jim Stockdale who was the highest ranking prisoner during Vietnam. He was tortured repeatedly by … Continue reading Stockdale paradox…

Let’s go back to 9/11. Firemen working below the strike zone in both towers found the corner offices filled with frozen leaders. The leader was statue like seated in their high back, leather chair. Remember, when overwhelmed with the unthinkable we tend toward fight, flight, or freeze. The higher up you go, the more likely … Continue reading WTF…

Yesterday was twofer Tuesday. Started with eight dudes at OSU doing stupid stuff at 6:21am. Heavy balls were lifted. Walking lunges were done for five grueling minutes. Deadies were done till we were. Lhangs, lhangups, and toes to the bar left us depleted. Downer took us into burpees for five. Grappy took us into masons … Continue reading Twofer…