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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 So fun to watch people shedding outdated identities and becoming who they are.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…

The Apostle Paul used the Greek word "Makrothumeo" often in his teachings. The word literally translates "long hearted." We are called to be long hearted with each other as God is with us. This is simple, not easy. Remember this, leader, when dealing with those you lead. Practice being patient.  My nature is impatient. God, … Continue reading Long hearted…

Here’s some learning from an old dude still learning new tricks. Want more engagement with your team?  Stop trying so damn hard. Push the tension to it's proper owner. Your problem is you're doing too much of the heavy lifting and letting the strong men/women around you do too little. Flip the fu&^ing script. Give … Continue reading Engagement with your team…

This morning I joined BTL Band practice about ten minutes late. I missed a MOT. They played it back for me. Two teammates shared their story of transformation. There were tears, lots of them. Tears of joy as one teammate told another how much he inspired her to change her relationship with one she loved. … Continue reading The Band…