“Who am I? Why am I here?”

In 1979, after 37 years of service, Vice Admiral James Stockdale retired from the Navy. He served in Vietnam for…

Leadership Philosophy: Got One?

Take the next couple of minutes and write down the key points of your leader philosophy.

Getting the Most Out of Your Roster: Player Feedback

Forging Mental Toughness

As a former Navy SEAL, I often asked myself why so many students quit or “drop on request” (DOR) from training…

Great Leaders Plant Trees

“… plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”

Teaching Stress-Resilience: How Times Have Changed

A Desert Storm Memory

More Vegetables, Please.

Motivation, energy management, stress management, self-confidence and maintaining focus are all important factors…

Culture: Building a Solid Foundation

In previous posts I discussed the leader’s role in leading change, communicating vision, and…

The Platinum Rule

Everyone is familiar with The Golden Rule which in simple terms states:

Mind Over Matter

Growth vs. Fixed Mindsets