Dusty Baker, 73 years old, won his first World Series title on Saturday. His remarkable journey has some key leadership lessons.
The Strategist can anticipate problems, ask the right questions, and build something sustainable.
"So many individuals are trying to change their lives by changing others, or they try to change their experience while they themselves remain the same."
"Leadership begins with leading yourself. It’s hard to lead other people if you don't have your own house in order."
True leaders don't need followers. They teach other people to become leaders.
The difference between reaching the upper echelons of our professions and merely being good at what we do often comes down to transitioning from commitment to devotion.
When an internal decision has been agreed upon — whether unanimously or not — we have a duty to go along with it and stand behind it as if it’s our own.
Information more-readily available is often assumed to reflect more frequent and/or more probable events.
Being willing to confront players, assistant coaches or anyone we lead is essential to the leader's toolbox.
"When you consciously slow down and deepen your breath, you are letting your body know that it's okay to trust this present moment."
The Daily Coach spoke with ESPN's Jay Bilas recently to get his perspective on toughness, fearlessness and several other key leadership concepts.
Change yourself before you try to change anyone else. Get yourself straight on the inside before you try to change anything on the outside.
