Author Jon Gordon has put together a collection of books that have been resourceful for coaches of any industry. I have had the opportunity to read The Energy Bus and now, You Win in the Locker Room First. Starting a program, rebuilding or rebranding is about getting the right people on board embracing a plan … Continue reading You Win in the Locker Room First
Calling Up: Chapters 12 – 14
Chapter 12 "Asking better questions leads us to better solutions. The principles and tools you read about are just that - principles and tools. How we apply them is the art of coaching!" Chapter 12 Reflection: When was a time you realized you did something the wrong way? How did that hurt your overall development … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapters 12 – 14
Calling Up: Chapter 11
"We all have stories. And the stories we live are powerful. How have we lived? How are we living right now? Sadly, our behaviors don't always match up to our aspirations for others. People in positions of power who want others to behave; should first reflect on how they behave themselves! If you can't model … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapter 11
Calling Up: Chapter 10
"We change our behavior when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of changing. Consequences give us the pain that motivates us to change." Chapter 10 Reflection Question: Take a moment to define success for you. What does it look like? What do you hope to leave behind for the world … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapter 10
Calling Up: Chapter 8 and Chapter 9
"A very important truth (for you) is that if people ever want to close the gap from where they are to where they want to be, they need the faith and courage to surrender the result and accept the possibility that they may not reach their destination." Chapter 8 Reflection Question: What are your principles … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapter 8 and Chapter 9
Calling Up: Chapter 7
"You can't build a reputation by what you are going to do." Chapter 7 Reflection Questions: Close the gap between who you are and who you want to be with two commitments. What is one thing you can start doing and one thing you can stop doing to close the gap? "Envision the best day … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapter 7
Calling Up: Chapter 6
"I'm starting to enjoy these challenging climbs! Every time I start to get afraid, I move past that fear and look for an opportunity to grow. The more I overcome that fear, the more I realize it's not that bad. . . You're developing a growth mindset!" Chapter 6 Reflection Questions: What are some of … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapter 6
Calling Up: Chapter 5
"Don't make the mistake of thinking you can avoid the struggles and failures of this experience. That's where you will gain the strength and experience to climb the mountain." Chapter 5 Reflection Question: Who is the greatest coach you have ever known? What qualities did you admire most about them? This chapter revolved around core … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapter 5
Calling Up: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4
"The difference between your mission and your goal is that your goal is your desired outcome or result, like getting to the top of the mountain. Your goals can also be smaller steps, like hiking ten miles each day. But your mission is a much deeper calling. It's your purpose. For example, the goal of … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4
Calling Up: Chapter 2
"Great coaches, teachers, and leaders don't save people; they empower them to help themselves and solve their own problems. It's okay to want to be appreciated; that's natural. But it's unhealthy to want to be needed." Reflection Question - Classify all your problems, issues, and challenges from Chapter 1 into the three categories of transformational … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapter 2
Coach's Climb 