Effective communication is key to high performance. If you want to get a message across you can speak calmly and directly. Or you can yell. Both will get a message across. But not necessarily the message you want to convey. And not necessarily a message that adds real value. Any kind of real leader,...
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On cats Delete it all Why should I have to move Headache Smells bad Too much cologne Should I eat the larabar Stop touching me Why don’t you care What am I doing with my life Will I ever (fill in the blank) Communicating in movie quotes Random and old Is it beer o’clock...
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It takes no effort whatsoever to look up make eye contact with someone and say hello. Instead of staring down at the concrete as you’re walking to your bus make an effort look over at the person walking towards you, connect with them, and just say hello. You could even do the little nod...
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Last night I could not get to sleep. I felt like I was going insane. I had so many thoughts and ideas and fears thrashing around upstairs that I thought I was never going to be able to relax again. But in the morning I had some clarity. I realized that the hardest part...
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When I look at my career in coaching I see a unique pattern that has developed over time. I have coached everyone from totally new rowers to National team athletes. I have worked with everyone between the ages of 13 up to 80 years old. I have coached people with physical limitations and people who...
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