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…
Read MoreThe 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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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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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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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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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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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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A coach reflects on the healing game Seven years ago today, my wife took her last breath as I held her hand. We were both 49. She was my best friend for 25 years. I like to think the last thing she saw were the rose bushes outside our bedroom window. She saw beauty in…
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