Does a high school graduate “succeed” if their transcript includes a C in some classes, a “drop” in a few others but the completion of the credits needed to get them into college? I think … Read More
What we learned from the sports victories of Jordan Spieth and Jack Sock
A big weekend for American sports just concluded. Jordan Spieth, 21, wowed the world and the field to win the Masters Golf tournament. His rise to the top has been steady and quick, since he … Read More
Feeding others with your feedback
“Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” –Leadership expert Ken Blanchard. Well, if that’s true, there are a lot of us going hungry. Feedback, I have realized, is something we came to rely upon as kids. … Read More
Spin setbacks in your favor
Remember when you fell as a toddler and you heard your mom or dad say: “You’re OK. Get up. You’ll be fine.” So, you did. You may have been bruised or bloodied, but you had … Read More
How to Handle “One-Shot” Pressure
Dear Mental Toughness Coach: High school tennis is coming up, and once again we have to reestablish are spots that we play on the team. I played the one spot last year after winning a … Read More