Being adaptable is a skill set I needed to learn to level up in many aspects of my life.

When I was a young professional, any changes to my “plan” would enrage me and often derail me from the goal I was trying to achieve. This was 100% on me. Through time I learned how to be adaptable to change (even though it’s still frustrating).

A few things contributed to this:
- Understanding that my ego was getting in the way. I focused more on how this affected MY plan over what it meant for the team.
- Realizing that whatever change was happening was never as big a deal as I thought. I learned to take a moment to reflect on the change rather than just to be mad
- Understanding that the ability to pivot just takes practice and patience. Its something I still work on today.
- Having kids. Parents you will understand.

Being adaptable can take place in a moment or over several months. No matter the case, give yourself permission to be patient and to give yourself and your team grace. Teams that do this tend to find a way through the adversity.

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Are you on the same page or are you aligned?

Getting people on the same page isn't as hard as you think. It's just the acknowledgement of the direction you want to head as a group. Being aligned however is a totally different level. Being aligned is the buy in from every member on the team to be accountable to their role in accomplishing the group's goal.

Anyone can nod "yes" to a good idea, but to get people moving, you have to get them motivated. Strategic alignment is the understanding from the top down AND the down up on how a goal will be accomplished from all angles with clear communication of who is responsible for each outcome.

When it comes to sports, its on coaches to make sure athletes understand their role within the goal journey so that the athlete can then make plans to execute. When all players, coaches and staff are doing that - you have alignment - and winning big time will be possible.

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There are levels of accountability.

You cannot just expect an unaccountable person or team to become fully accountable in a day. Understanding these levels and helping the group and individuals navigate them is a leadership role. It requires awareness, empathy, and patience. Unfortunately, most organizations spend little to no time working on or even speaking about the roles of accountability. 

Taking the leap to do professional team development or team building is often overlooked, however, the results of the groups that do it are not: sustained championship culture with increased winning.

If you are looking to create an environment like this, DM me or visit the link in my profile.

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20 minutes a week is all it takes.

Time is our most valuable commodity at work, home and everywhere in between. Even though the prospect of carving time out of your workplace’s busy schedule for team building may be uncomfortable, the results for the teams that we work with in BOTH business and sports is clear – more revenue, better retention, better teamwork, better morale, and more winning

Business teams are no different than pro sports teams. The ability to get maximum performance out of your people while creating a championship level culture is essential if you want to achieve your “Wins.” Creating that culture takes an expert.

If you are looking for someone to help you implement team building within your organization, shoot me an email or visit my website. Let’s make it happen for you and your group!

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When was the last time someone thanked you for working hard today?

Sometimes the smallest gestures of gratitude can lift up someones day, even if they don’t show it. Now here’s the trick, do it without any need or expectation that you will get acknowledgment back (always bonus if you do!) Think about what they tell us at the holidays about giving gifts being better than receiving gifts (although thats true too).

Be an ambassador of gratitude - you usually get back what you put out!

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P.S. Follow Arnold Schwarzenegger and his Daily Pump Club Mailing list - really great stuff!

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Do you have an ego? (We all do 😬)

Ego is not always what you think it is. Sometimes it can be the typical, “I think I’m better than everyone else.”, but sometimes it can be more subtle. If you’ve every thought, “that must be nice.” sarcastically at someones success or had super road rage - that’s your ego coming out.

Ego is any thought that deals with your self-esteem or self-importance. It’s not always a bad thing to have one - it can get you through some tough situations (especially in sports). But we should all strive to be in control of it, or even curious about it. 

Ego is also the part of the mind that mediates between conscience and unconscious behaviors dealing with your personal identity. Ego can start wars and win championships. It’s a broad space. Let’s use the traffic example again.

When someone cuts you off, do you enter into a state of rage that they would dare to get ahead of you in such an egregious way, or do you stay present and in control and understand that you have no control over that person, their actions or their intentions. The second one is NOT always easy - thats why I try to practice it whenever I can. 

Whenever I’m in a situation where a stranger starts to make my blood heat up, I remember the Robin Williams quote, “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be Kind.” - I can get behind that.

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P.S. If you listen to this podcast and got a little angry, that’s OK! Get curious about WHY. Email me if you want to talk.

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Burn the boats!

At all major junctures in life, whether it be in sports, work or family, there is a moment you have to take massive risk in order to succeed. Putting yourself in the best position to take that risk is important!

I challenge you to take a look at the mental safety nets that’s you may have created for yourself, and then review if they are holding you back. If they are, burn them down.

Think about it - when you are passionate or in love with something or someone, you don’t look back. You don’t worry about failing - you surge ahead without the fear of going backwards. Embrace that feeling! But, also analyze your situation before jumping in.

At different points of your life, what you are risking will change, and will inevitably change how far you are willing to go.

For example, right now, time with my family is not something I’m willing to risk often (as I define success as being a good father and husband), but I am willing to risk being uncomfortable in order to grow. (My community manager is always challenging me to push my limits even though it sometimes makes me uncomfortable - and I’m thankful for that).

I look for opportunities that scare me or that I haven't done before in order to grow. Most times I do, not only am I thankful, but more opportunity is born from it.

If you want to move forward, make sure there isn’t anything unhealthy behind you that may make you turn around before the job is done!

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Searching for that creative spark? You're not alone. It's all about finding what fuels your fire, just like a good cup of coffee ignited Tom Petty's musical genius. 

It's not about age or the "right" time; it's about finding your rhythm. A shower, a run, or that aromatic cup might just be your key to unlock a world of ideas. 

I find my creativity peaks in the morning, while others may find their stride at night. The secret? Know when you thrive and set your schedule to match that energy. 

And if you hit a wall, remember, the right trigger can reignite your spark. Find your version of Tom Petty's coffee. Don't wait for inspiration; let's chase it, together.

Stay young at heart, stay creative in spirit. I believe in our collective energy. 

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Be around young people and you’ll stay young.

This isn’t about trying to “fit in” or impress people younger than you. It’s about being able to meet people where they’re at, listen, and exist in the same environment (which goes both ways). 

Age is not a prerequisite to be mentored or inspired. I have learned from people older and younger than me! 

While bodies may grow older, your mind doesn’t have to!

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I was really inspired by the women at this years World Cup. 

They demonstrated what is best about sport AFTER the game had concluded. They also demonstrated something we should all aspire to (if you have the courage). 

There is a higher level you can ascend to with opponents where we appreciate them over having only animosity against them. 

Opponents, regardless of outcome, will always teach us something about ourselves and about how we play the game and operate as a team. If you can find gratitude in that - you can’t lose. 

One one team wins a championship, but we can all win on our pursuit for one. 

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