Tag: coaching

Do you REALLY want it? Consistency, Existentialism, And Little League

The “best” Little League coaching wisdom to say to a team who just lost, "You just didn’t want it bad enough." Or the variation, They wanted it more than we did. DIDN’T YOU WANT IT CHILDREN? DON’T YOU STILL WANT IT? HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT?! Well OF COURSE we want it, coach. But … Continue reading Do you REALLY want it? Consistency, Existentialism, And Little League →

Podcast Of The Week: Dr. Marcia Reynolds On Coaching, Culture, And Crossroads

Dr. Marci Reynolds was the 5th global president of the International Coach Federation and currently is a director on the board. She bleeds coaching. Listen to her in this conversation with Michael Bungay Stanier talk about how she ended up on her journey, and what she still is working on getting better at. I'm inspired. … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Dr. Marcia Reynolds On Coaching, Culture, And Crossroads →

Coaching Great Players (Jesse Marsch on Tyler Adams)

Here’s a quote from Leeds United coach Jesse Marsch, on his player (and current USMNT captain) Tyler Adams. It’s about helping talented people do their best work, and it just might bring a lump to your throat too.  Find people of outstanding character who know who they are, and who they want to be. Invest … Continue reading Coaching Great Players (Jesse Marsch on Tyler Adams) →

Podcast Of The Week: Change Your Life, 2 Pages At A Time

Michael Bungay Stanier (one of my favorite coaches/writer on how to coach) has an excellent podcast for insights, book recommendations, and thoughtful discussions called, “2 Pages with MBS.”  He gets a guest and they read 2 pages out of book that helped shape their life and career.  How’s that for not your normal format?  If … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Change Your Life, 2 Pages At A Time →

Podcast Of The Week: Josh Spector’s New Podcast

I steal (and credit!) a lot of stuff from Josh Spector. This means I’m extra excited he finally has launched a podcast. Check out “I Want To Know” wherever fine podcasts are streamed.  I really liked the episode about finding the “right clients.” There is no business this doesn’t apply to.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeQIpsIfAR4

Setting Goals? Use Less Chores And More Aspirations

Dr. Ayelet Fishbach says how we define our goals matters.  A well-defined goal will guide our motivations and disciplines. A poorly defined goal will lose us along the way (or maybe even before we start).  Let’s say we want to save more money.  Saving isn’t the goal. That’s more of a chore when we get … Continue reading Setting Goals? Use Less Chores And More Aspirations →

Understanding Human Behavior Isn’t A Wrench, It’s Gravity

Understanding human behavior isn’t a wrench, it’s gravity.  Biases exist. Understanding them isn’t another tool in the toolbox. They’re… Newtonian. They're foundational to everything else. Biases and behaviors are the starting point. They’re the operating systems we all run on. We don’t have to fix them, we have to work with them.  h/t Brian Portnoy and … Continue reading Understanding Human Behavior Isn’t A Wrench, It’s Gravity →

Podcasts Of The Week: Self-Critical, Comedic, Singing Lessons (Dr. Neff, Conan, And Ariana)

Hey! On Saturday’s I highlight a podcast about being a creative professional. Sometimes it’s direct, sometimes it’s indirect, but it’s always entertaining and educational. This week I've got THREE for you. Your Podcasts of the Week are… Dr. Kristin Neff on NPR's Hidden Brain. Find me a person with creative inspirations and I'll show you a … Continue reading Podcasts Of The Week: Self-Critical, Comedic, Singing Lessons (Dr. Neff, Conan, And Ariana) →

Help (I Need Some Continuum)

There's a continuum to helping. If you want to be helpful, it helps to know where you're coming from. On one end is the bad samaritan. They see and don't help. We'll assume that's not what you're looking to do, but we have to acknowledge it exists. Next is the non-judging-but-passively-listening friend. This is good … Continue reading Help (I Need Some Continuum) →