I love practice calendars. I love the clean, organized, hopeful look of them. I love the sense of steady progress and accomplishment that they radiate. I love calendars even though I know they’re lying. Because … keep reading
Do you have an eye for identifying talent? Can you watch people perform, talk to them, and then choose the person who’s destined to succeed in the long run? Most of us instinctively answer “yes,” … keep reading
Quick: take a moment to think about the single greatest teacher you ever had. Someone who inspired you, engaged you, and maybe even changed the trajectory of your life. Perhaps it’s a coach, maybe a … keep reading
I love the Singular Genius model of creativity. You know, the worldview that believes creativity comes from one-in-a-million individuals like Beethoven, Faulkner, Edison, and Steve Jobs, who remake the world because they think different. I … keep reading
Sorry, I haven’t posted for a while — and here’s why: (Look for new post in the next week or so.) 1) I’m working on a new book about successful group culture. I’m focused on … keep reading
My friend Jeff is a trauma surgeon, and he’s pretty good at his job. You can tell because a few years ago, President Obama was visiting town, and Secret Service agents stopped by to inspect … keep reading
Of all the master coaches I know, John Kessel might be the best. Not because of his brilliant coaching of his sport (which happens to be volleyball), but more because of the way he thinks. … keep reading
In a perfect world, we all arrive 100 percent prepared for every test, game, or performance. In the actual world, this does not happen. In fact, we occasionally show up fantastically unprepared. In fact, just this … keep reading
In the glossy heart of the 1980s, in the dimly lit halls of East Anchorage High School there walked a god. He was rangy, blond, and bore the cinematically perfect name of Trace Savage. And … keep reading
For a few years now, I’ve been skeptical of the ever-growing wave of learning apps that use iPads and smartphones to teach math, language, art, and music. As in, really skeptical. While fantastically entertaining and … keep reading
