Culture Classroom

Motivation Monday Week 7:

Culture is turning into the "BUZZ" word for successful teams. It seems like a lot of teams say that we have a good culture. What does that mean? Or some teams say we do a really good job at building relationships. How do you do that, and what does it look like? 

We believe that that the new superpower for coaches is the connection piece. Coaches connecting with coaches, coaches with players, and players with players.  

What are you doing to connect with coaches on your staff and athletes on your team? 

“I think all of those environments, whether it’s a business environment or sporting environment, are about developing people. So, if you develop your people, your business is going to be more successful. It’s just a matter of creating an environment where that becomes a happening every day.”

Sir Graham Henry, former New Zealand All Blacks Coach

In week 6 we look at Joe Burrow and an excerpt from Ed Orgeron's book Flip the Script. We peek at a story toward the end of the book on how the little things are the winning difference ... even if it means to keep worms in your mouth while fishing in Alaska.

Link to Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kYGlnro19iUYLRCERghb_RLqYTxB52F22KMtSuWidho/edit?usp=sharing

In this week's MM we dive into the question of ... How do you make the invisible kids on your team visible.

Link to presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Pf6IaAZmCMySEBsn7aILv1KlpZfQ2zvVrph6Jk_CD4c/edit?usp=sharing

1. Think of a time when you or your organization under performed?

What was the situation?

How did you respond to your team?

What are you doing to prevent this from happening again?

2. How can you give just a little more … to reach a better result?

When people set out on a new adventure or fail at something, one of the few common sentiments seem to be about doing your best. But what does trying your best really mean? At face value, it can mean that you did try your hardest, and put in your all towards something.

Challenge your team this week to give their BEST EFFORT in the weight room, classroom, playing field, etc. Challenge yourself to give YOUR BEST EFFORT as a coach and leader.

Try the exercise in our powerpoint and podcast and let us know how it went.

Link to Powerpoint https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pKjsMqgPWEzImMYdPtZpgkU1iASg2IAgEyDpaOFK95k/edit?usp=sharing

If leadership was measured/monitored the same was as credit is, how credible would YOU be as a leader?

Link to Powerpoint: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bhuSIqedY7BnAghQ6TkVqu6EFHOmZFVAyE_ZZ0GdOA8/edit?usp=sharing

This week's Motivation Monday comes from Ed Mylett's book #MAXOUT YOUR LIFE. In his book he outlines that there are 86,400 seconds in a day, that's 1,400 minutes. A human beings life span in 78 years. Of those years, 28 will be spent sleeping, 7 of those are spent lying in bed, awake with worry. Eleven are spent watching TV or on the internet, 10.5 working, 4 are spent driving, and one year eating getting dressed, or doing mundane tasks ... All that leaves you 8 years, just 8 short years to MAXOUT YOUR LIFE. - We all have a destiny version of ourselves, the person we would be if we reach our full potential. What are you doing today to help someone to reach their full potential? Listen to the short podcast to get a clearer picture of the concept: Chase Butterflies

Link to Powerpoint: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z0v_lmwZUIvWBoS64ra4ubMAgRlzXq6a14HKPhXLPmM/edit?usp=sharing

The Culture Classroom will release a brief presentation that leaders and coaches can use with their students, staffs, and teams. Every presentation will include a short video, followed by reflective questions that will inspire you to lead intentionally.

Link to Powerpoint ->https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-_RcDRmsPgF3rP9wVQNgZPWAmTusMU-Fa6Mn45xxUks/edit?usp=sharing

The first episode of Season 8 and 2022, JT and John discuss the importance of having one word instead of a New Year Resolution and outline their one word. They also dive into the legacy and influence of NFL Hall of Fame Coach, John Madden.

The final Episode for 2021 and for Season 7. Jacob outlines what experiences prepared him to tackle his first head football coaching job. He looks through the lens of the first 50 days, also outlines the core principles (PILLARS)of his program.

He also dives into the question of ... When do you know if you're ready to take a leap into the world of being a head coach? Land outlines what to look for before you make the jump.

This episode is all about being Culture Conscious. We discuss Bill Walsh and Bill Snyder and take a look at what a PI was inside of the Kansas State Football Program.