The Team Leadership Report

I’ve learned very quickly to never search your name on social media. After my first couple of games here (UNC) my freshman year, I’ve never done it again. I’m pretty sure I have my name muted on Twitter. If you play bad, everybody is going to let you know about it. People don’t care about your feelings on social media.They can hide behind a computer screen and they can literally say whatever. If you respond you're the bad guy; if you don’t, you’re just reading it and trying to take it all in. Social media can definitely be detrimental to someone if they’re dealing with something. Taking a break from social media helped me a lot. I became free--care-free. ___________________________________________________________________ Paperback 6 x 9; 124 pages $24.95 Instant Download $19.95

Lebron James is a huge proponent of quiet time. It's commonly said that sports are 90 percent mental and 10 percent physical. A lack of focus can result in a missed three-point shot, nerves can cause a gymnast to fall out of her landing, and a momentary lapse in confidence can easily make the difference between gold and bronze. So it's no surprise that some of the best professional athletes in the sports world turn to meditation--which has been shown to reduce stress and improve focus -- to boost their game and ease the anxiety of high-pressure performances.  Several top-level teams, from former Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks, NCAA football powerhouse Alabama Crimson Tide, and last year's final four participant Michigan Men's Basketball use mindfulness training to help them succeed.  Past athletic greats Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Joe Namath, and Arthur Ashe all spoke out about the benefits of meditation as a tool for their success. Hi

What will they think of me?  Those 6 words are by far the greatest challenge people face when going after a dream. What will my friends think...will they disapprove? What will my parents think...will they be upset if I decide to move away? What will my siblings think….will they judge me? What will the people on social media think...will I get made fun of? The need to belong--to not get kicked out of the tribe--is almost always at the root of why we forfeit our dreams. The need to gain approval and avoid criticism.  The truth is, the pursuit and achievement of dreams is more about self-esteem than anything else. It is about having the courage to be disliked, and recognizing that the people who are really on your team only want what’s best for you--unconditionally. If the consequence of your growth and the achievement of a dream results in the loss of someone’s approval then they were really always acting with their best interest in mind rather than yours. So go for it!  Wi

The late Herb Brooks was a great leader. He led a group of college kids to the 1980 Winter Olympics Gold Medal beating the heavily favorite Soviet Union team. The win is considered one of the greatest sports moments in history. Herb Brooks wasn’t afraid to push his players, to help them believe they had what it takes. The best leaders push people out of their comfort zone.  One of the best ways leaders can impact people is by helping them believe they have what it takes to be successful. Here are several quotes from Herb Brooks that can have a positive impact on leaders. Risk something or forever sit with your dreams. My recruiting key--I looked for PEOPLE first, athletes second. I wanted people with a sound value system as you cannot buy values. You're only as good as your values. I learned early on that you do not put greatness into people...but somehow try to pull it out. Success is won by those who believe in winning and then prepare for that moment. Many want to win, b

I've got the reputation for being baseball's bad boy and I don't deserve it. But I know I am a good manager. For one thing, I know how to handle men. That's the secret of managing. For another, I know enough about the game, not fundamentals, but executing. I think I get the most out of players with common sense and psychology. I'm fiery enough that I'd have their respect.  I believe if God had ever managed, he would have been very aggressive, the way I manage. I've always said I could manage Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini and Hirohito. That doesn't mean I'd like them, but I'd manage them. Everything looks nicer when you win. The girls are prettier. The cigars taste better. The trees are greener. I get fired because I'm not a yes-man. The world's full of yes men. The first year that I became manager, 1969, with the Twins, I won a division championship. And got fired. The Tigers hired me. I had made $35,000 and the Tigers