Winning is about sprinting when the distance is unknown. The only thing for sure is that if you don’t chase winning, you will lose.  You can be obsessed with winning.  Some take it to the extreme.  An obsession with winning can turn into bad losing.   I like to see a competitive nature in my teammates. There’s no […]

We communicate respect with the words we use to communicate. Every one of us has had the experience of letting our tongues get away from us.  We say things we wish we hadn’t said.  We learn quickly that it is impossible to unsay unpleasant or harsh words.  We can only count on forgiveness and hope […]

I listened to a podcast where New Orleans Pelicans Coach Willie Green was being interviewed about his rookie season heading an NBA team. I appreciated his understated style, but a couple of insights shared about leadership and team development resonated with me. He was asked about the biggest thing that surprised him about being the […]

“I never knew a man who was good at making excuses who was good at anything else.” – Benjamin Franklin When things turn out in a way we don’t desire, it’s important to study what happened, determine what we have learned, and plan to get better. People who make excuses tend to get stuck.  Making […]