Learning From Experts

The 7 COMMITMENTS of a GREAT TEAM – Jon Gordon's best book ever.

A great team starts with a compelling VISION. But what's most important is having CLARITY regarding the specific COMMITMENTS the team makes, and the individuals make, to achieve the vision. One of the foundational commitments is CONNECTION. And how both coaches and players can do it.

Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryan's mental coach – George Mumford. The key to their greatness.

George helped them discover who they REALLY WERE. To really understand their personal story. And who they authentically are. Once they understood that, they lived into their greatness. Also learn that you have to DECIDE if you're going to STRIVE for SUCCESS or AVOID FAILURE.

Coach Steve Sarkisian – UT's head football coach. Learn about the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY.

You must REINFORCE THE GOOD. Also discover the key to being a great coach. Must BE YOURSELF and be CONSISTENT every day.

Serena Williams' COACH: Hear what the player THINKS, not what they say.

There is an art to doing that. The truly legendary players have a very strong SELF IMAGE. That drives their CONFIDENCE, which fuels their efforts to put in the work to be great. What makes a great player is CONSISTENTLY IMPROVING in practice and them seeing themselves raise their ceiling.

Communication expert Jefferson Fisher teaches us the power of using PAUSES in conversations.

As well as the effective use of SILENCE. Also learn the difference in how people who are secure communicate versus how people who are insecure communicate. Also be aware of your verbal tics. It will make your communication more effective.