Category Archives: Success

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

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

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Lost in the Crowd? Three Steps to Help You Stand Out!

What is one thing you do better than anyone else? For some people, that may be easier to answer than others. If I asked LeBron James that question, I’m pretty sure he’d say that he can play basketball better than anyone on the planet. … Continue reading

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Do You Have an Image Problem? Four Steps to Develop Your Personal Brand

Whether you realize it or not, you have a brand image at work, and if you don’t take charge of it, someone else will. Your brand image is not only how people perceive you (your reputation), but also what differentiates … Continue reading

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Five Keys to Being a Super Bowl-Caliber Leader

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

So You Want to be a Manager? Six Things to Consider Before Taking the Plunge

Early in my career I didn’t set out to be a manager. Like most people, I considered moving into a supervisory or managerial position the natural next step in being able to earn more money, gain responsibility, and add valuable experience to … Continue reading

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