Category Archives: Coaching

Two Things Your Boss Should Never Have to Talk to You About

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

A few weeks ago I was watching my son compete at a high school track meet when I ran into Tyler, a young man whom I had the pleasure of coaching in baseball a few years back. Tyler was there … Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Coaching, Commitment, Motivation, Sports, Success | 11 Comments

March Madness! Duke’s Coach K on Leading With Trust

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

I love March Madness! The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is one of the most exciting events in sports, offering crazy upsets, game winning shots, and athletic drama unlike any other sporting event. Duke’s coach Mike Krzyzewski knows a thing or two … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Leadership, Sports, Trust | 8 Comments

Five Keys to Being a Super Bowl-Caliber Leader

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

One of the intriguing factors in the matchup of today’s Super Bowl XLVII is that the coaches of each team are brothers. John Harbaugh coaches the Baltimore Ravens and his younger brother, Jim, is coach of the San Francisco 49ers. It’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Communication, Integrity, Leadership, Relationships, Sports, Success, Teamwork | 10 Comments

Building Trust in Performance Reviews – Four Ways to “Meet Expectations”

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

When it comes to building trust through performance evaluations, do you “meet expectations?” The beginning of the year finds many leaders busy preparing and conducting annual performance reviews for their employees. I don’t know of many leaders who are overjoyed … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Communication, Feedback, Goal Setting, Leadership, Listening, Management, Performance Management, Trust | 12 Comments

No Leadership Fear: Five Guidelines to Deliver Feedback for Results

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Giving effective feedback on behavior or performance strikes fear in the heart of many leaders. This past week I spoke on this topic at the Ken Blanchard College of Business at Grand Canyon University, and when I asked audience members … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenging Conversations, Coaching, Fear, Feedback, Leadership, Praising, Relationships, Reprimands, Trust | 10 Comments