What Is A Great Leader?
A great leader will not be a leader of followers. He or she will be a leader or leaders. Being selected as a captain last year was one of the most rewarding happenings of my lacrosse career. Many, if not the majority, of my teammates were captains or, at the very least, leaders on their […]
Words of Widsom: Today Is The Day
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. -Chinese Proverb I’m sure this can be interpreted in a few different ways. My immediate thought, however, is that there are often times that we should have done this or that, especially when it comes to our well […]
The Power Of Reputation
Reputation is made in a moment. Character is built in a lifetime. – James Leggett One of my recent coaches used to remind us that “your reputation is who people perceive you to be, and your character is who you are.” Each of these is a slightly different spin the same general concept. Our character is […]
What It Takes To Be A Leader
Anyone who influences others is a leader. – Chuck Swindoll If we are known by the company we keep, then the company we keep ought to inspire and invigorate us to greatness…[groups_non_member group=”Insider”][/groups_non_member] [groups_member group=”Insider”] Aspiring leaders recognize the importance of keeping company with those who have chosen to excel… They associate with great men […]
Continuing Down The Path
Good Labor Day morning! One of my buzz words for this year has been FORWARD. It will probably continue to be one of my buzz words through the end of the year, into next year, and beyond. Sometimes progress happens a lot slower than we expect. And while it’s tough to swallow, I occasionally have […]
The GREAT Life: Team First, Part 5
Happy Friday! The GREAT Life G-ratitude R-espect E-nthusiasm A-ttitude T-eam first This time last month, about a month ago, I decided to give you a sneak peek into my project. It’s also a sneak peek into what I believe are building blocks for success and happiness, both of which are terms relative to the person […]
The GREAT Life: Team First, Part 4
I read a great Gandhi quote – and great reminder – yesterday that said: To believe in something and not to live it is dishonest. I remember replying to a friend’s post on Twitter a couple months back. The post said something to the effect of, “I went out of my way to hold a […]
The GREAT Life: Team First, Part 3
As I mentioned earlier this week, having a team-first attitude means reminding ourselves that “it’s not about me.” As an athlete, it means putting in a little extra work to aid in the success of your team. As a parent it means sacrificing certain personal conveniences on behalf of your kids. As a teacher or […]
The GREAT Life: Team First, Part 2
I always close out to my camps and clinics by reminding my campers that somebody else made it possible for them to be there, and that they owe that person(s) a thank you. I’ve found this to be true in all aspects of life though. I once read that every successful person has had at […]
The GREAT Life: Team First, Part 1
Good Monday evening! It’s more than reasonable that we’re our own first priority day to day and moment to moment – especially those of us that are not married and have no kids. It’s natural. Where do I have to be? What do I have to do? What am I going to eat? Why can’t […]
The GREAT Life: Attitude, Part 5
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Although he’s probably not the first, and certainly won’t be the last, Robert H. Schuller asked the question, “What great thing would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?” That’s a very powerful question, because the fear of failure is […]
The GREAT Life: Attitude, Part 4
There’s more to a positive attitude than our reaction – or lack thereof – to the world around us. It’s more than just looking at the bright side of things. A positive attitude also involves our approach to ourselves. How confident are we in our own skin? How confident are we in our own abilities? […]