You know, Memorial Day hits different when you’ve walked in those boots yourself. I was in high school during Vietnam (’68 – ’71), and let me tell you – watching soldiers coming home from that war was like walking into a cold shower that never ended. Fifty years later, as I watch my grandkids play […]
Leadership As a writer, I try to simplify, to summarize, to capture the essence of something in a phrase. I don’t always succeed, of course; I am too often wordy, loquacious, distracted and meandering. In my upcoming book, Change Leader? Who Me? I repeatedly describe the difference between management and leadership: Managers: thrive in a […]
Mental Health Awareness Month dates back to 1949, but Americans face a growing crisis today. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that men are substantially less likely to get help. Only 40% of men with reported mental illness receive care, compared to 52% of women. These numbers paint a grim picture – men die by suicide […]
In this special episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob is joined by Dr. Wendy Moeller-Seib, Assistant Professor of Theology at Friends University, and recent graduate Kelli Seiwert to explore the groundbreaking research they’ve conducted on the intersection of faith, identity, and college athletics. Together, they dive into how student-athletes at a Christian university understand the body, […]
Sales Habit Formation: Making Change Last Why 90% of Sales Training Fades—and How to Make It Stick Every year, companies invest billions in sales training. And every year, most of that investment disappears within weeks. In fact, research shows that up to 90% of sales training is forgotten within 30 days if it’s not reinforced. […]
Being on a team was an important part of my growing up. For me, it was always all about the team. That could include family, friends, team mates, classmates or whom ever happened to be on your team. I was preoccupied with the team rather than being a teammate. Then there’s Brock. Brock is my […]
You’ll never know the success that’s waiting on the other side unless you’re brave enough to step out, wade through, and give it your all.
Trust First, Then Teach: The Brain’s Sequence for Learning in Coaching There’s a moment that happens in every coaching relationship—when the feedback is honest, the challenge is clear, and the stakes feel real. It’s the moment when the leader leans in with intention and says, “Let me show you something.” But what happens next depends […]
The Burnout Barrier: Recognizing and Resetting Before Sales Performance Slips It rarely starts with a meltdown. Burnout in sales doesn’t usually announce itself in big, dramatic moments. More often, it tiptoes in quietly. The high performer who starts missing small details. The enthusiastic rep whose energy flatlines. The teammate who used to lead the charge […]
When I was a young coach—probably 25—I had the opportunity to be the head coach of an Athletes in Action summer baseball team in Fairbanks, Alaska. At the time, Alaska was considered one of the top collegiate summer leagues in the country. It attracted players from big-name programs across the country. There I was, a […]
