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Wisdom from Sports Coaches You May Not Have Heard

Lead Change Blog

We revere sports coaches. They’re all from famous sports coaches. They’re all from famous sports coaches. Business is a team sport. John Wooden may be the most quoted sports coach there is. It all comes down to intelligently and relentlessly seeking solutions that will increase your chance of prevailing.

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Coaching is a Participative Sport

Lead Change Blog

One of my biggest and hardest life, love, and leadership lessons was learning the power of seeking to understand and doing so before offering advice or solutions. The post Coaching is a Participative Sport appeared first on Lead Change. You should listen to me—I have the answer! What do you think?

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How Negative Thinking Creates Positive Solutions

Leadership Freak

Shooting down ideas is sport to corporate teams. What happens when new ideas come before teams? People explain why they won’t work! Don’t you hate people who explain why something won’t work? … Continue reading →

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From Fiasco to Opportunity: How to Reframe a Team Setback With Better Words

Let's Grow Leaders

Not only does it paint a bleak picture, but it also hinders a solution-oriented approach. By shifting your team’s vocabulary, you can open the door to new solutions, foster innovation , and promote a culture of continuous improvement. After all, if something is a “failure,” where do you go from there?

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Four Essential Behaviors for Every Leader

Leading Blog

There’s a reason that professional sports teams pay millions of dollars for a coaching team. This solution is an efficient one. They use the unique perspective afforded to them by their spot on the sidelines, combined with their knowledge of the game, to help the players make better choices. It’s just not an effective one.

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Improve Your Positive Influence: Eliminate Common Obstacles

Leading Blog

Potential – Interference = Performance I FIRST encountered this equation in the context of peak performance in the sports world. When the solution to a problem isn’t evident, and others don’t seem motivated to investigate one, a sense of futility can set in. Instincts aren’t always necessarily right or wrong.

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F1 Racing and the Insurance and Finance Industry: A Comparison of Trends and Challenges

N2Growth Blog

F1 racing has historically been a male-dominated sport, but that is changing rapidly. Currently, no rules prevent women from competing in the sport, but the current grid of drivers is exclusively male. The sport has recognized the importance of engaging with fans and providing them with an unforgettable experience.

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