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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…

Do the work. Stop worrying about those that are ahead of you. Stop lamenting how far you have to go. Stop thinking about how great you could be. Stop trying to hype yourself up that you're better than you think you are or better than others say you are. Do the work. Think less, worry … Continue reading Do the work

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…

"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 Comfort is the death of teams. You could also say comfort is the death of excellence. Great coaches, great leaders, get a little itchy when things get comfortable. … Continue reading Break it

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…

Why do New Year's resolutions, somewhat famously, fail to work? One of the reasons is that huge shifts in behavior are rarely sustainable. Human behavior is predictable on the macro level. We know that dramatic and immediate behavioral shifts are, by and large, destined to fail. If we want to change our behaviors, get a … Continue reading New Year’s resolutions

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…