If I could choose to live in another time of history, I would gravitate toward the late 18th Century, during the Revolutionary Period. Then I think, there are things I wouldn’t enjoy so much, so I’ll be content with reading. General Nicholas Herkimer was a great example of leadership by example, inspiring his men with …
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The #1 way to increase success – in the office, in the boardroom on the track or field, in the pool or gym, on the court, while coaching – is self-talk. Every day there are 60,000 thoughts and impressions going through your mind. Every day you have the opportunity to program your brain. You have …
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Confirmation bias refers to the tendency of a leader to fit new information into their framework of acceptance. Said another way, my late, full-blooded, Greek Grandmother-in-law knew the Germans were no good. So she would easily find ways to take any new information and put it into that already accepted framework. New information can challenge …
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Is your leadership being undermined by a volcanic threat? My heart breaks for the people whose lives are being upended, swallowed and burned up by the newest eruptions of Kilauea on the Big Island of Hawaii. I have no idea what they are feeling but can only imagine the gut punch. For the past year, …
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Wonder if mental training, when combined with physical training, actually works? The result are undeniable. Are you ready to join the fastest growing, most effective mental training in the world of swimming? (although Level Up works with others sports too) Level Up Leadership Coaching just finished a banner year. On the collegiate level: 1 National …
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Ritz-Carlton. Chick-fil-A. Trader Joe’s. Each of these brands – and more – are known for their Customer Service. On a recent visit to NC, I went to Chick-fil-A multiple times. I heard the same phrase on each visit, from everyone. “Thank you, ” I would say. “My pleasure, sir,” came the reply. Chick-fil-A patterned their …
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“The Leadership Academy is one of the best programs we have initiated for our student athletes.” Chuck Burch, Gardner-Webb University A.D. The Level Up Sports Leadership Academy is at the core of what we do at Level Up Sports. It is designed for maximum impact with teams, coaches and athletic departments, offering one consistent voice. We’ve …
Executive Leadership Coaching focuses on business behavior. We know that all the positive skills in the world will not automatically translate into a positive impact on your business if negative behaviors are in the formula. Skills are those things you can get a degree in: accounting, for instance, and other professional and technical skills. Behaviors …
We are PEOPLE experts. Your sport has people involved and that’s where we come alongside you, your staff, your team. “A common mistake of those who work in sport is spending a disproportional amount of time on ‘x’s and o’s’ as compared to time spent learning about people.” Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K – Duke Basketball) …
