What is Grit, and Do You Have Enough of It?
Grit, as defined by neurobiologist Angela Lee Duckworth, is “the effort towards very long-term goals.” A recent Washington Post... Read More →
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going
I have been fortunate enough to work with many people who have achieved the pinnacle of success in their... Read More →
Coach
With the recent passing of legendary University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith I’ve been thinking a lot... Read More →
“If You Are Going Through Hell, Keep Going”
This is a well-known quote often attributed to Winston Churchill. I have found it’s a good reference when I’m... Read More →
Looking to Change Your Corporate Culture? Start at the Bottom
In our quick-fix, what-have-you-done-for-me-lately society we have a nasty tendency to choose short-term solutions to problems that may improve... Read More →
Homecoming
I recently attended the University of Maryland’s Homecoming football game against Iowa. It was a beautiful fall day with... Read More →
It Don’t Cost Nuthin’ to Be Nice
The story for this week’s Words was sent to me by Ron Mentzer, the CFO at NEA’s Member Benefits... Read More →
I’ll Always Be Your Mother
Every Sunday morning I take my mom to church. We usually go for a drive afterwards and get some... Read More →
Play Your Best Players and Play to Win
Most of the successful coaches I have known subscribe to this philosophy. Let’s start with the first part: playing... Read More →
The Price of Success
Life is funny. The more you achieve in life, the more is expected of you. The first big deal... Read More →