Are you on course?

Photo by Ruben Christen on Unsplash I get lost sometimes. Whether I’m in a new building, a parking garage looking for my car, or out on the roadways, sometimes I make a wrong turn. The other day I was on my boat fishing, and I noticed that the compass was cloudy and a little hard…

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Running on Faith

Faith, defined by Webster’s: “A firm belief in something for which there is no proof.” Great athletes and great teams believe they can win despite having no proof. Great coaches instill faith in their players. Faith doesn’t always come naturally. It takes practice.  Most athletes have been on both sides of the faith coin. I’ve…

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Coach, Your Players Well

A recent dinner with a beloved old coach prompted this post. It’s back to school time. Which means back to the practice field for millions of athletes across the country. As summer cedes to fall, student-athletes put their training to the test; each one on a unique journey of self-discovery and character development. And at…

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The Walk to Baker

A successful team is all about the depth and quality of its relationships. We tend to see team members through the lens of their role i.e “linebacker,” “point guard,” “marketing director,” “daughter.” When we view people through the lens of role, we miss out on a far more powerful – indeed more human – way…

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Circle Up

The Circle I can’t recall when we made this change while I was coaching, but like many teams, and certainly most of the ones I was ever on as a player, we organized our pre game stretching routine in lines, led by the captains and facing in the direction of the opposing team. It always…

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Introducing The Practice

Hi All! It’s been a while since I’ve written and I want to fill you in on a new direction for my blog that I am now calling “The Practice.” I renamed my blog The Practice in part because a lot of what I do and think about, reverts back to my background as an…

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Hard Things

This Is Why You Should Do Hard Things When was the last time you made a commitment to doing something but didn’t do it? For most of us, this happens on a regular basis. It could be something small, like getting the dishes done before bedtime. Or something big, like running ten miles. Though these…

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On Self-Awareness

Renowned leadership expert, the late Warren Bennis wrote that self-awareness is “the most difficult task any of us faces. But until you know your strengths and weaknesses, you cannot succeed in any but the most superficial sense of the word.” A well-developed sense of self-awareness allows you to regularly take stock of how you are…

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The “Human Reset reset”

Hi, we’re reaching out to you to share exciting news from Human Reset. After several years of selling our reset bracelets and working with individuals and teams to help them perform better through mindfulness based practices, we’re pleased to announce that we have redesigned the site in order to provide more information to support you…

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Remain calm

Playing sports offers a clear reminder that change is happening constantly. Every play, every possession – every moment really – in a game asks a player to respond amidst the chaos. Those who excel develop the ability to roll with it, to adapt, and to learn from past experiences and patterns. Excellent players don’t dwell…

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