Fear holds you back. Confidence moves you forward. Own the way you show up.

Leaders worth following implement systems to build better culture. Love seeing @coachj_thompson leading the way with the BETTER system. Common language + visual tools leads to productive communication that builds a healthier culture.

Most want to look successful but don't want the work that leads to success. They want attention, not growth. The process isn't sexy. Commitment over time leads to results. Show up day after day after day. Be driven by purpose, not ego. Be in it for the impact, not the glory.

On Kobe and Michael Jordan:

It won’t always be the perfect time. It won’t always be the perfect circumstances. Still, you control you. Be good enough that you don’t need things to be perfect to be at your best.

Fired up about this read Kevin DeShazo #IntoTheStorm “Adversity doesn’t happen TO you, it happens FOR you”

Activated people are driven by purpose, committed to growth, and resilient in the face of adversity. They pursue their potential daily. Deactivated people simply go through the motions. They lack direction, drive and impact. You choose how you show up. Live activated. 🔋

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Gratitude BEGINS where Entitlement ENDS. #gB

The best leaders: Are self-aware Lead with humility Balance support and challenge Are intentional, not accidental Are secure, confident, humble Call people up, not out Are connected with their team Believe in the vision, the team and themselves Be worth following.

Who you are under pressure is who you are. Values > Feelings Values > Circumstances Values > Stress Values > Excuses Live the standard.

Unlocking Peak Performance 🚀 Commitment: Diving in with everything you've got, eyes on the prize. Contentment: Embracing the outcome, your worth isn't defined by it. We all want our players to get here. But, the fastest way for them to get there is by you modeling it.

Renew your mindset daily. Renew your commitment daily. Show up on purpose.

"If I'm hiring a coach, I'm hiring a culture builder. Every coach will know the game but can they connect, communicate a clear vision, hire/recruit/develop people well, multiply their leadership? Coaching is about X's and O's. Leadership is about culture." ~ via Kevin DeShazo

Mindset matters Unhealthy Mindset: Negative self talk Anxious Distracted Complaining Insecure Timid Healthy Mindset: Positive self talk Calm Focused Grateful Secure Resilient Make your mindset your advantage.

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You’ll never get better if you keep avoiding the hard things. Use the struggle to build your strength, your resilience and your confidence. Keep showing up. ⛈️🦬

A bad attitude will never lead to better effort, better actions, better relationships, better outcomes, better days. Attitude is a choice. Own it.

Be a great teammate. (via James Clear)

If you're not connecting with your team, you're not leading them. You're just directing them to complete tasks. Leadership is rooted in trust, which is rooted in relationship. Make time for your team.