The New Year often triggers us to think ahead to what accomplishments we want to strive for in the upcoming year. Reflection on what you want to prioritize and visualization for your road ahead are always a great investment of time. If the New Year prompts you to do it then great, jump into that…
When I transitioned to my first leadership position, I had this idea in my head I needed to be the one with all the answers. It may have been imposter syndrome creeping in, but I was sold on the idea I needed to be the source of answers. Many years and experiences later I realized…
What stands out to you in the following: 9 x 1 = 9 9 x 2 = 18 9 x 3 = 27 9 x 4 = 36 9 x 5 = 45 9 x 6 = 54 9 x 7 = 63 9 x 8 = 72 9 x 9 = 81 9 x…
In youth basketball it’s no surprise that most kids want to score. They see the highlight reels on YouTube and it’s 90% scoring. What doesn’t make the highlight or show up on a stat sheet though can be the difference maker in successful basketball. As I coach more youth basketball, I find myself getting so…
One of my favorite parts and traditions tied to the Thanksgiving holiday is being mindful of taking time to reflect on what we’re thankful for. We deliberately think through the people and experiences we’ve been blessed with and take time to acknowledge how thankful we are. But almost always this lens we use to find…
A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to sit down with a great group of leaders to discuss healthy conflict. We debated some of the best practice approaches to creating the right healthy conflict to keep growing and challenging one another. These along with numerous other best practices showcase an approach to promote healthy…
One of my favorite quotes I’ve heard recently is “saying no is a complete sentence.” I must admit this concept is tough for me. I’ve had plenty of people pleasing tendencies in the past and saying no can seem strange. It feels like I’m being unhelpful, inconsiderate of others’ needs, lazy, and at times a…
Each week when I write a blog there’s a big part of me that wants to come up with a perspective that provides others with a new idea or viewpoint for their personal or team growth. Selfishly this time around I found myself using the blog for a therapy session 😃. While I’m finding it…
This past weekend my son got another opportunity to see firsthand what customer service is like. A six-hour shift bagging groceries at Hy-Vee to raise money for his baseball team. It’s simple – the money our program raises with tips from customers is the fundraising money we walk away with. Better learn how to put…
This past summer the two starting pitchers in the 2025 MLB All Star game were Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes. For those that follow baseball I don’t think it was any surprise these dominating arms were asked to represent their respective leagues. When we see the Cy Young results in mid-November, I have a feeling…