Authentic team cohesion is a thing of beauty.

We can cultivate it by…

1. seeking to understand
2. choosing to trust

… the MOTIVES of each other.

If teammates have serious doubts in each other’s motives, any would-be progress is in serious doubt too.

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It’s wise to distinguish between goals and purpose. If PURPOSE is your primary filter for decision-making, goals can be the best drivers toward its fulfillment. But if GOALS are your primary lens, though they can move you ahead, it may be in the wrong direction.

PSA: Showing empathy is not the same thing as coddling a victim-mentality.

Empathy is about understanding and acknowledging someone's feelings and experiences. While a good coach does possess the ability to show support and understanding, they also encourage growth, resilience,

'Culture is the unseen force that pulls you in or pushes you away.' – Jon Gordon

In a digital age of 1’s and 0’s, handwritten notes are more effective than ever.

1’s and 0’s can convert to a text message or email, but handwritten notes can convert to better communication and stronger relationships.

The higher the calling the steeper the climb.

You must be adaptable to keep traction and maintain positive momentum. Downshifts and traverses are part of the journey, but you’re not stuck unless you stop.

Press on toward the goal…

Our most significant opportunities often come from our most difficult challenges.

Never lower the bar as your strategy to coax commitment out of uncommitted people. Most of the shortcuts to commitment lead only to the land of entitlement.

Rather, recommit to your Calling, RAISE the bar, and go #ALLIN on creating a culture people want to be a part of.

Not only do we need a growth mindset, we need a GRIT mindset. 👇

“You gotta do what you gotta do when you gotta do it.” - Coach Bill Lam

Motivation grows with an anticipation of achievement. Here’s how effective goal setting can help.

First, establish what you want to achieve (outcome goals). Then establish the steps (process goals) and how you intend to measure progress (performance goals).

Laying out a plan

If you want build a championship level team, here’s a good question to start with: What does it FEEL like to be a part of your team?

We must work to create a culture that people WANT to be a part of. The litmus test is revealed by what the current team members say to recruits

Great thought from Allistair McCaw on culture

The health of a team’s culture becomes evident when adversity strikes.

Does adversity cause the team members to reunite and recommit? Or does it cause them to fragment and quit?

Leaders better be proactive, because adversity is always on its way.

Progress happens at the speed of trust.

As a leader, if there’s a big gap between the team’s progress and your expectations, place an intentional focus on building trust to bridge the gap.

Attitude is an outward expression of our inner reality. We must pay special attention to our expressions of attitude because it reveals the truth about the state of our spirit.

If you want to improve your capacity, improve your systems and processes.