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A vetted membership community of sports executives, business leaders, and coaches who learn together and support each other to improve their team's performance.

3 months ago

'Accept the Position You’re In and Ask Why?'

We spoke to Code Coven CEO Tara Mustapha about embracing negative feedback, making yourself an expert in something you know little about, and the keys to effective delegation.

20 hours ago

"Notes" of An Elder

Our self-discipline and fortitude are being severely tested. Ace the test!

2 days ago

Having the Right Systems

When systems are in place, correctly identifying the problems becomes much easier.

3 days ago

The Leadership Journey of Presence

In the hustle and bustle of life and leadership, it’s easy to get swept away by the currents of what's next, inadvertently missing the richness and significance of what is now.

4 days ago

Jim Valvano and the Packed Bags

The most valuable asset we give our team members isn’t a strategy, a method, a lesson or even dollars.

5 days ago

The Inner Game

If one side of the brain is constantly interrupting the other, we prevent ourselves from doing our best work.

6 days ago

Sunday Thinking

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass ― it's learning to dance in the rain."

7 days ago

'You Have to Continually Set Ambitious Targets for Your Team'

We spoke to New York Red Bulls President and Daily Coach Network member Marc de Grandpré about the importance of employee feedback and the benefits of being an outsider by traditional standards.

8 days ago

"Notes" of An Elder

Success, money, career honors, and pleasures do not assure inner peace, joy, and love.

9 days ago

Lessons From Charlie Munger

We all have good friends who enrich our life. Very few have great friends.

10 days ago

Tom Brady's Timeless Advice for Greatness

Embracing professionalism, finding joy in the journey, and maintaining discipline are timeless principles that transcend the gridiron.

11 days ago

Warren Buffett's Snickers

Amidst the hardship and the obstacles, there are also plenty of elements that don’t waiver.

12 days ago

Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity

What are the new habits we need to incorporate into our daily lives?

13 days ago

Sunday Thinking

"Living authentically and leading with our truth makes us catalysts of change, healing, and growth."

14 days ago

Recent Highlights of the Saturday Blueprint

For this week's edition, The Daily Coach put together some of the recent highlights from our guests, including Pat Riley.

15 days ago

"Notes" of An Elder

When people realize you are listening, they will listen to you.

16 days ago

Thanks

Be thankful to those whose hands helped us.

17 days ago

'Wake Up Grateful'

As leaders, we often find ourselves caught up in the hustle and bustle of achieving goals, overcoming challenges and finding solutions.

18 days ago

The 3 Trust Elements

To Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei, trust really comes down to three components.

19 days ago

Omotenashi

Promoting unity is something we all need as we begin Thanksgiving week.

20 days ago

Sunday Thinking

"Blooming even in stillness. The shifts you don’t see and the growth you don’t feel is still progress."

21 days ago

'Complaining and Growth Cannot Exist at the Same Time'

The Daily Coach continued its conversation with Kara Lawson about the factors she hopes never waver with her team and ways to "handle hard better.”

22 days ago

"Notes" of An Elder

Realize, many times, what people need most is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens.

23 days ago

Einstellung Effect

Being an expert at something can actually be a disadvantage.

24 days ago

3 Critical Questions to Ask Before Accepting Your Next Job

It’s paramount to ensure that your vision aligns with the expectations of those entrusting you to lead change.

25 days ago

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Featured Posts

The Daily Coach Network - Accepting Applications Now

'Accept the Position You’re In and Ask Why?'

"Notes" of An Elder

Having the Right Systems

The Leadership Journey of Presence

Jim Valvano and the Packed Bags

The Inner Game

Sunday Thinking

'You Have to Continually Set Ambitious Targets for Your Team'

"Notes" of An Elder

Lessons From Charlie Munger

Tom Brady's Timeless Advice for Greatness

Warren Buffett's Snickers

Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity

Sunday Thinking

Recent Highlights of the Saturday Blueprint

"Notes" of An Elder

Thanks

'Wake Up Grateful'

The 3 Trust Elements

Omotenashi

Sunday Thinking

'Complaining and Growth Cannot Exist at the Same Time'

"Notes" of An Elder

Einstellung Effect

3 Critical Questions to Ask Before Accepting Your Next Job