In our book and on the podcast, we’ve talked a lot about toughness and how it connects to psychological safety. That connection sometimes causes people to push back.They hear “psychological safety” and think it” soft. Psychological safety doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want. It means if you follow the rules, give full effort, […]

In Part 2, we dig deeper into how the U.S. Naval Academy develops ethical, resilient leaders—and how those same lessons apply to coaching. Jim breaks down the Academy’s leadership lab, the sophomore ethics course, and the “2 for 7” contract that defines a midshipman’s commitment. We also talk about his new book, Crucibles—what inspired it, […]

This special Best of September edition of Beyond Coaching brings together some of the most eye-opening and practical conversations we’ve had this month. From the sidelines of youth sports to the leadership labs of the Naval Academy, each guest shared powerful stories and truths that speak directly to the challenges coaches and leaders face every […]