John Wooden coached college basketball 40 years ago. He died in 2010 just prior to his 100th birthday. Though he coached long ago, he is still revered as a leadership genius. Coaches still refer to him. I came across two examples this week. Pete Carroll coaches the NFL Seattle Seahawks. He’s won at all levels. […]

Despite what you may read and see, everyone experiences disappointment. There’s no avoiding it. You win some and lose some. Health changes. You fall short on goals. Circumstances conspire to prevent desired outcomes. An article in Psychology Today by Dr. Melanie Greenberg described strategies for overcoming setbacks. I jotted down some thoughts about her guidance. […]

Be careful out there. As you encounter the dog days of summer, be mindful to the risks around you as you work. Fatigue caused by heat can drain you. It can cause you to put down your caution and intention. Bad habits creep up. Injuries result. There are certain situations which expose us to risk. […]

How are you better today on July 31st than you were at the beginning of the year? Did you create any new habits? Did you ditch any bad ones? Read any books? Learn anything new? Conceive and start a project? Help the team in new ways? Work hard to maintain you skills and endurance so […]