The morning after the big game, athletes serious about getting better review and rehash the action on the field. They learn what they need to adjust, what they need to practice more and what worked just fine. You can do the same with your team by holding debriefing sessions.
I would agree that the best things in life are free – love, joy, simplicity. Some of the best ways to acquire skills can also be low or no cost. In this post and the ones that follow we’ll look at high-impact skill development options that can be had for little or no cost.
Never has Deming’s 8th point, “Drive out fear,” been more relevant than today. Today’s post explores how brain research can help you lead better in times of fear.
Is it more important to think or do? To have great ideas or work hard? Today’s post explores my answer to whether inspiration or perspiration is the magic ingredient.
This is the year I’ve finally decided to attempt a triathlon sprint. This means I will run 3.1 miles (can do), bike 10 miles (can do) and swim 300 meters (can’t do). I’ve talked about this for 3 years. It’s on my bucket list. I’ve watched sprints and talked to those who have done sprints. I’ve finally decided it was time to stop talking and begin doing – and the first step was learning to swim.
We are a sports-crazed nation in the US. We love our teams and the competition and all the festive rituals that accompany game day. We admire the great performances of athletes – yet fail to make the link between what they do to improve performance and how we might do the same in our professional careers.
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