How did the Miami Heat reach the NBA finals? They entered as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference. The playoffs began with them handling the Indiana pacers (4-0), then slaying the #1 Milwaukee Bucks (4-1), before defeating the Boston Celtics (4-2). The person who has been given major credit for their success is someone who […]
Years ago, I was a solid racquetball player. One of our other assistant coaches, Sam Mann, began playing. Sam was a strong athlete, fresh out of playing professional baseball. We’d compete, and I would beat him soundly. He caught the racquetball bug and started playing frequently. It went from easy wins to us playing close […]
The COVID-19 situation threw us a curveball. Life’s typical fast pace has been disrupted for many. Over the last two months I’ve had a wide range of conversations- from our student-athletes to experts in various fields. Incredibly, or maybe not so incredibly, people are experiencing similar pain points. Below are some common words and phrases […]
Recently, I attended a workshop on Servant Leadership hosted by Paul Scanlon. Besides being the best orator I’ve witnessed, Paul’s content was phenomenal. He took shots at nearly every profession represented in the room: bankers, politicians, educators and clergy members. However, he walked the fine line of honesty and candor without making it personal. Paul was […]
(This article was orginally posted on July 6, 2020) What an interesting time! There are high levels of fear, anxiety, distrust, and skepticism. People are worried about the future. Are we going to face another shut down? Will schools reopen in the fall? What will happen if I lose my job? Will professional sports ever […]
Recently, the universe has been attempting to get my attention. On three separate occasions I listened to experts in different fields discuss how they handle problems. While most people avoid conflict, these people recommended running toward issues: Comedian Jerry Seinfeld was on the Tim Ferris Podcast. During the conversation he mentioned how he never lets an issue fester. Instead, […]
(This article was originally released in June 2019) “Call it both ways!” “Those referees are cheating us!” “You are the worst, Blue!” How many times have you heard (or said) these phrases at a game? I get to see a lot of amateur sporting events and I am still amazed at the frequency of disparaging […]
Webinar Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Before we get into this week’s article I wanted to invite you to a webinar discussing my new on-line course: Creating Culture. Joe Ferraro host of the 1% Better Podcast will be joining me for a conversation on culture, change and high-performing organizations. Here is the link. I hope to see you there! […]
I have to be real with you, I experience the winter blues. It’s tough for me to admit, but this time of year I am not my best. My biggest challenge is the withdrawal I feel from being on the go. Once mid-January hits I’m moving fast. For the next month I will experience some downtime. […]
My relationship with change is complicated. I get anxious considering the uncomfortable steps it requires; however, I’m attracted to the new possibilities it creates: better health, a new look, a change of scenery, and different responsibilities. The thought of change causes fright. The notion of a mundane life repulses. When it impacts only myself, I’ve […]