What leader doesn’t want to be more trusted and more effective? To get there, you must find your blind spots so you can resolve them intentionally to become a stronger leader. It takes openness, vulnerability and fearlessness to have this kind of curiosity. Many leaders are afraid to ask tough questions, but trust me, your […]
So much has been written about what makes football coach Nick Saban great and what makes a great leader in general. No matter how much his University of Alabama teams win, they continue to play with urgency and force opponents to raise their level of play. As a sports agent, I saw how Saban’s mentality […]
New Year’s is such a wonderful opportunity for making professional goals that align with our purpose. What’s not so great is that we keep so few of the resolutions that we make. Less than one in 10 resolutions, by some counts. So here’s a challenge/opportunity: Make just one meaningful New Year’s resolution for 2017. Why […]
Sportscaster Craig Sager’s recent passing made me think about what made him so special and unique– in part because of his successful business style. “There will never be another Craig Sager,” his boss at Turner said, and that was an understatement. Inside sports and beyond, people knew him and he was well-liked for his personality […]
As we approach the end of 2016, we take a look back at our most popular blogs from the year. From public speaking tips to personal mission statements to confidence boosters, here’s what you were reading and sharing in 2016. Before you leave this page, be sure to sign up for our newsletter for more […]
The 25th anniversary (yes, that’s not a typo!) of the movie “Jerry Maguire” is this month. Based on real characters in pro sports, this famous romantic comedy gave audiences a glimpse behind the curtain of the sports agent business. For me, the movie brings me back to where I was in 1996 when it was […]
If your team or a team member is suffering from low morale, productivity suffers for everyone involved. Maybe it’s a lingering issue or related to a specific event, but whatever the reasoning, low morale impacts productivity and isn’t sustainable (not to mention not fun). It doesn’t have to be that way! Today, you can and […]
Great sports teams—and industry leaders—must learn to cope with high expectations. If you don’t, this pressure can cause fear to ruin your team’s motivation. We set high expectations on the basis of past success (we are at the top or near, and we want to stay there) or aspiration (we want to be at the […]
Defensive: It’s what we easily feel when we get tough feedback. In a flash, defensiveness (and anger, etc.) wall ourselves from words that sting. Even when the words are true. Research suggests that we drop people who give us critical feedback. Don’t miss out like this! Tough feedback can really help us. If we know […]
This year’s remarkable World Series match up shows us that it is possible to turn around your team. No matter how toxic the history, it is possible to let go of your team’s old story and embrace a new one. If you are coping with a team that needs a turnaround, study these important lessons […]
