I believe in analogy and visuals in a lot of the work that I do. I think they build stronger connections with people, whether that be colleagues, supervisees, or players you are coaching. When coaching teams, I often emphasize one…
This week when I sat down to write, it just came over me. Exhaustion. It was late afternoon. I had already done a fair amount during the day. So I gave in, curled up, and slept for an hour… until…
I find that to be a helpful reminder. We all had dreams as kids and even as adults that sometimes don’t pan out the way we thought they would. When I was a kid, I really wanted to be a…
Recently, the question of what the difference is between a coaching conversation and a management conversation has come up—and it’s a really good question. How do we tell the difference? What actually changes? For leaders who are newer to coaching…
Leadership is often equated with title. And a title then means you have authority, are the expert, and are the one people should look to. It means that when something significant is happening, we look to the person whose role…
New years invite new beginnings. A chance to wipe the slate (at least a little) clean. Try a new habit, learn a new skill, or approach things differently. It can also be a powerful moment to reset as a supervisor…
Recently, my daughter roped me into watching Stranger Things, including a marathon viewing session on Christmas night. The things you do for your kids 🙂 I’m not a big science fiction fan, but as a child of the ’80s, I…
2 Min Read The truth of the matter is simple: you cannot control anyone else. People have their own free will, and—at least for now—we live in a country that gives most people significant freedom to choose who they are,…
2 Min Read The older I get, the more I’ve learned that my so-called wisdom has its place sometimes—but more often than not, it should stay in the filing cabinet in my brain. As a point of clarification, I’m not…
Imagine you’re picking your starting lineup—or hiring your next star employee. Talent alone won’t guarantee success. Through my years of coaching, I’ve seen players show up with all kinds of motives. As a coach—or a leader—you want the ones who…