Since we have written three books on the topic of perseverance and sticking to it, this graphic from The Entourage really caught our attention. So, we are sharing it to hopefully inspire you to take the next step on your success journey which starts in your own mind. Here is our perennially best selling book,…
Thomas Jefferson said, “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” Being an inspiring coach is as much about who you are as it is about what you do. Your character is rooted in your values, those things that are vital to you and reflect your uniqueness…
My dad always had cantaloupe-size calves. He was a hairy man except for his shoulders which were hairless. I never knew why until later in his life. The mystery was solved when he shared this story of one of his early jobs when he returned to New York from Italy at the age of fourteen.…
In The Power of Positive Coaching, we address the importance of your mindset and habits in creating winning results and relationships. This poem by the founder of BI-LO supermarket chain, Frank Outlaw, hangs in our son’s closet and also gets to the essence of the book: Watch your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your…
You must get your mind right before you can get your team right. Your mindset has significant influence on how you perform, lead, and coach. Psychologist Carol Dweck asserts, based on decades of research, that how we see ourselves is a major factor in what we ultimately achieve. You will rise to the level of…
Peter Colantuono was born in the U.S. in 1914. Both his mother and father were native Italians who spoke no English. Like any parent, Marie and Vito Colantuono wanted a better life for their children. So, they headed to America. It was common for immigrants to go back and forth from their home country to…
Recently, I got stuck at LaGuardia airport in New York due to weather that grounded many flights. The timing of my arrival into LaGuardia and my next flight out put me in a bit of a pickle so I spent the night in the airport terminal. At 11:00 pm the terminals close and all overnighters…
I just returned from a fun weekend in Washington DC with my son. I was able to share some favorite things I did while I was in graduate school at George Washington University, but we mostly discovered new favorite sights and experiences together. Cameron and I were both struck by the scale and majesty of…
There are four levels of awareness that inspiring coaches develop to build a positive coaching mindset. One level of awareness is to know your values. Here are a few tips from The Power of Positive Coaching: Pour a strong foundation of values on which to build a winning team. Incorporate common values for inspiring coaches:…
There are four levels of awareness that inspiring coaches develop to build a positive coaching mindset. One level of awareness is to know your purpose. Here are a few tips from The Power of Positive Coaching: Focus on how many people you serve versus how many people serve you. Connect with your team by finding…
