Are you a salesman or a negotiator?
This might depend upon the context of the situation. Sales tends to have a negative connotation, while negotiating seems to infer self-advocacy. Regardless of role or level, Negotiating 101 is a lesson all of us could benefit from as coaches.
Stay attentive to the details that matter and continue to remove clutter. In the end, we are all taking a risk and depending how you look at the details in the moment; we will move forward in the right direction.
A coaching philosophy, or an imitation of blank canvas turn to style of play. Some days we develop writers block. On others, there is not enough time in the day to get everything done. These preparations are an example of creative applications.
Being different creates transparency. A translucent program mitigates miscommunication. Underclassmen understand expectations earlier because continuity is often consistent. And as a staff, evaluating prospective recruits as a future fit to the program can be more identifiable.
Covering the final chapter of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. How much time do we spend chipping away during a season without thinking back to sharpen the tools? Think smarter, not harder.
Effective communication start with listening. Learn about empathic listening from Habit 5 and how synergy puts it all together with Habit 6.
Dear Corporate America: Please accept this letter in support of any prospective applicant from our coaching community exploring an opportunity in a different line of work.
Covering Habit 3 ("First Things First") and Habit 4 ("Win/Win") we start talking about going from a plan in place to the physical steps taken to be successful.
Perspective is powerful. And as it relates to our actions it often starts with our perspective - paradigm - on the situation. Often the most skilled athletes are the most proactive. This could include getting up additional shots, asking questions to those with more experience, or identifying other ways to learn (e.g. film or social media). It could be inferred that those same athletes considered most proactive have a higher level of confidence in the agency of their future outcomes, not bound to any pre-determined outcome.
The first chapter titled 'Inside-Out' infers true change takes place from self-reflection of our own character as opposed to surface adjustments to our personalities to assuage judgment from others. Character Ethics is a principled approach to self-improvement and interpersonal effectiveness; while Personality Ethics are seen as manipulative actions to achieve short-term objectives. To immediately pull basketball into the conversation, an expected issue for any coach throughout a season is playing time.
