Simplicity and Execution
Bob Knight, one of the winningest coaches in college basketball history, once said the game ultimately comes down to two…
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“Short and sweet” has merit in practices, meetings
A couple of weeks ago, Bob Knight, former Indiana basketball coach and current ESPN analyst, was talking to Wichita State…
The Basics
Pete Carril, the outstanding former Princeton basketball coach, in his book, “The Smart Take From The Strong,” says the following…
Two Non-Negotiables in Great Leaders
I recently read an article where the writer listed two non-negotiables in coaches: humility and non-stop learner. I played college…
Best Ideas Emerge with Open-minded Leadership
As a leader, where do the best ideas for your organization come from? I once heard that the mind is…
Leadership Lessons from Spin Class
“Finish strong!” hollers the spin class instructor. I ask myself: “Finish strong? Heck, I didn’t know we were close to…
The Little Things
John Wooden, the famous UCLA basketball coach used to say, “If you take care of the little things, the big…
Living Simply, Leading Simply
An ABC newscast recently featured Pope Francis and emphasized that he is living simply and that his life-style is having…
Are You Using Exercise to Improve Your Decision-Making?
It seems that the least respected teachers in American high schools are the Physical Education and Health teachers, many of…
The Wisdom of Inserting “Fun” Into Your Organization
A friend recently told me about a survey taken by senior citizens. They were asked about the most important things…