In this “Best of” episode, we revisit the most compelling insights from June’s conversations on coach development, support systems, and navigating the changing landscape of youth and high school sports. Highlights from the Episode: 1. Why Coach Retention Matters Dr. Pete Van Mullem shares why coach turnover is more than a staffing issue—it’s tied to […]
Picture this: It’s Monday morning, and your inbox is already overflowing. Your phone buzzes with three “urgent” requests, two team members need immediate guidance, and that strategic planning session you’ve been putting off is staring at you from your calendar. Sound familiar? If you’re nodding your head, you’re not alone. Every leader faces the same […]
Why do two people hear the same sales messages—and only one buys?It’s not always the product. It’s how the message was framed. Framing is one of the most powerful tools in sales because it doesn’t change the facts—it changes the context. And context is everything to the human brain. A product framed as a solution […]
Resilience in leadership shines brightest when circumstances change without warning. Your annual plan rarely stays intact from creation to execution in today’s world. We must ask ourselves how to face difficulty and stress since avoiding them seems impossible. December signals the start of employee mid-year review reflections. Leaders can use this chance to build their resilience and tackle problems […]
Jason lit up when we talked about the team win. Not because it meant hitting quota. Not even because of the recognition he received from leadership. It was the look on his team’s faces—the pride, the momentum, the belief that they could do it again. “You know what’s weird?” he said. “I didn’t think I […]
Discover your path, conquer your fears and fulfill your destiny with James Robbins, so you can accelerate your results in business and in life. I know you will find James to be a wealth of information related to helping you create a peak performance culture in your firm, so you can accelerate your business and… […]
The Neuroscience of Social Proof: Using Testimonials to Drive Conversions In a world overflowing with information, buyers don’t just want to hear that your product works—they want to see who else believes it. That’s the power of social proof, and it’s more than a marketing buzzword—it’s rooted in neuroscience. When used well, testimonials, reviews, and […]
Each month, Dustin and I sit down for a 10–15 minute conversation where we dig deeper into the content from our book Coaching & Leading the 21st Century Athlete. These videos dive deeper into our book with more stories, application, and nuance. This month we dive into Chapter 5 and Systems of Care. If you’re […]
Picture this: You’re in an interview for your dream leadership role, and the hiring manager asks about your biggest impact. Do you stumble through vague responsibilities, or do you confidently share specific, measurable wins that made a real difference? The leaders who land the best opportunities know the secret – they track their accomplishments like […]
I was in a meeting last week and somehow got to talking about what I would do different if I went back into coaching baseball. As I reflected, there were two things that came to mind. First, I spent alot of time on stuff that didn’t really matter…the extra detail work of trying to find […]
