Category Archives: Self-Improvement

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Coach K’s Two Ways To Build Trust

Coach Mike Krzyzewski was the American basketball coach for Duke University from 1980 to 2022. His time as a coach led to many victories and awards. These include:

  • 5 national titles
  • 13 Final Fours
  • 15 ACC tournament championships
  • 13 ACC regular season titles
  • 1,202 victories

His record says a lot about what he accomplished and did with the young men he coached over 40 years. In fact, he currently holds the distinction of being the all-time winningest coach in DI men’s basketball history. 

Wow!

To be honest, I’m not a huge basketball fan. I don’t watch it on TV unless I’m at a restaurant and a game is playing on their TV sets. It’s not something I enjoy.

However, learning about Coach K (how people refer to Mike Krzyzewski) has been eye-opening. His class Values-Driven Leadership on MasterClass is one I’d recommend leaders to watch and learn from.  Read more...

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Small Changes Inspire Big Changes

We live in an older home, which means there are many things that could go wrong. One of those things happened recently.

Our almost 40-year-old kitchen sink began to link. It was an ugly shade of white and cream. It looked like something out of Better Home And Gardens magazine from the 1950’s. 

We put up with it because it was there. It didn’t require us to do anything. It just semi-worked (did I mention one side of the sink would leak if we weren’t careful?). 

As the sink continued to deteriorate, enough was enough. Pamela and I discussed getting a new sink to replace the sink that was falling apart. It took us a while to settle on a new sink, but we finally did.

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5 Ways To Change Your Mindset

When our mindset isn’t right, our attitudes tend to follow. Or maybe you notice your commitment levels go down.

Whatever happens, our mindset tends to lead the way.

If I’m honest, I feel like I’ve been in a funk lately. There’s a lack of desire to do the things I want to, I struggle to get my training runs in, and more. I just feel blah.

Have you ever been there? If you’re breathing, I know you have been. 

My mental funk got me thinking… What does it take to change your mindset? How can I get my mind in a place where I actually want to do what needs to be done? 

I’ve come to the conclusion there are actions you can take that will shift your mindset and get you on the right track.  Read more...

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What Are You Willing To Change?

There are areas of our lives that are absolute. We’re absolutely, 100% unwilling to change certain things. For most, these absolutes are:

  • Our faith in God
  • The love for our spouse/children
  • Our integrity
  • Generosity

We believe these things make up our core. These are what make us us. We know we cannot compromise on these areas of life.

But…

Some things are negotiable. There are things we are willing to change. 

What Are You Willing To Change?

Thinking through what you’re unwilling to change, you must be willing to think about what you are willing to change. When you know what you won’t and will change, you’re going to come out stronger, wiser, more ready to kick butt.

What are you willing to change? It could be:  Read more...

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Who Can You Introduce?

Thinking back over the years I’ve spent with many great leaders, one thing stands out above the rest: great leaders introduce people to other people. They make connections.

You’ve probably experienced this as well. I remember my youth pastor connecting me to someone I refer to as Little Rick. His personality is huge and his heart for God is even bigger. I still run into Little Rick every so often and my heart is filled with joy every time we connect.

 

Or I think of Michael Hyatt and all the leaders he’s introduced me to. Some of those leaders are no longer around (RIP Dan Miller). Others are knocking it out of the part.

I still get such wisdom and insight from those he’s helped connect me with.  Read more...