What Makes Great Players?
In our quote file at Todd Team Coaching there is a quote that says what I think a great player does to be called great. It is certainly not just talent. Stories are legends about [...]
I’m Busy. Are You Really?
I rarely run into anyone who isn’t “busy.” I am never sure the nature of their “busy-ness.” However, I hear it so much that I have an idea of what a great deal of being busy [...]
Entitled? Say What? Are We Raising Our Children Right?
You hear all the time that it is a competitive world out there and rightfully so. My question is, “if that is the case, why aren’t we raising our children to get the point?” Why [...]
Life On The Triple "J" Ranch
You have heard people make this statement many times in referring to what is happening at home. They will say something like, “meanwhile, back at the ranch.” In other words this is what is happening [...]
The First Step – Formulation
Many of the projects in our lives are new ventures from new relationships to new entrepreneurial businesses. What can we do to ensure the success of any activity? I know, there is no guarantee, but [...]
Sources Of Upset
The way that I see any upset is that it is a reaction triggered by something incomplete from our “way” past that is often repeated. I am certainly not the originator of this idea and [...]
Decision-Making Or Derision-Making?
Contrary to most areas of life, decision-making in the world of sports is a very public conversation. Changing personnel (trading) is one of those decisions at the professional level. Most of the time it looks [...]
The Importance Of Family
28 years ago when I stopped coaching basketball to work with coaches, athletes and organizational leaders, we (my partners and I) had each participant complete a short questionnaire. One of the questions we asked the [...]
The Rewards Of Coaching
This weekend I had the opportunity to reaffirm the rewards of coaching as former players of mine gathered to honor their relationships formulated some 30 years ago. Most of the people attending brought their wives [...]
Recruiting Your Team
Many organizations talk about being a team. Very few effectively practice being a team. It is not just about the most talented performers. Every position on the team does not require the same level of [...]
What Is Your Culture, And How To Change It?
Out in the world, leaders of all kinds of organizations are proposing a change that needs to be made to impact their performance—they want to change the culture. While I agree that this probably is [...]
Retirement: When Is Enough, Enough?
I have been well-past what is considered retirement age for sometime now. Most, if not all of my contemporaries have retired years ago. So, how do we know when enough is enough? I’ve always been [...]
The Importance Of Completion
Why is completion important? Our lives are a series of projects; daily, monthly, yearly and, yes, lifetime. The nature of a project is that it has a beginning, middle and end. The project may go [...]
A Star Is Born
It seems to me that the general public is enamored with star performers of any genre, and in music, acting and sports, for sure. At least, these areas get the most attention. So, what makes [...]
Shooting Yourself In The Foot
Let's talk about shooting yourself in the foot ... In the world of golfing, this past weekend’s Ryder Cup competition is one of the best of the season. For those who don’t know or don’t [...]
Responsibility In Sports: Step Up And Be Counted
This weekend, a big-time Division I football coach was fired; in September! I have been involved with the world of sports longer than most anyone who might be reading this. I can count the times [...]
Generation Gap?
Is there such a thing as a generation gap? This past week, my company, Todd Team Coaching was introducing our Building a Championship Team (BCT) program to an internet company called Neighborhoods (www.neighborhoods.com). Three years [...]
Under Pressure
In the worlds of sports, business and even in our personal relationships we can feel”pressured.” What has us feel that way. i.e., the source of this feeling? Is it real or imagined? Do we have [...]
The Importance Of Completion
Why is completion important? Our lives are a series of projects; daily, monthly, yearly and, yes, lifetime. The nature of a project is that it has a beginning, middle and end. The project may go [...]
A Star Is Born
It seems to me that the general public is enamored with star performers of any genre, and in music, acting and sports, for sure. At least, these areas get the most attention. So, what makes [...]
Shooting Yourself In The Foot
Let's talk about shooting yourself in the foot ... In the world of golfing, this past weekend’s Ryder Cup competition is one of the best of the season. For those who don’t know or don’t [...]
Responsibility In Sports: Step Up And Be Counted
This weekend, a big-time Division I football coach was fired; in September! I have been involved with the world of sports longer than most anyone who might be reading this. I can count the times [...]
Generation Gap?
Is there such a thing as a generation gap? This past week, my company, Todd Team Coaching was introducing our Building a Championship Team (BCT) program to an internet company called Neighborhoods (www.neighborhoods.com). Three years [...]
Under Pressure
In the worlds of sports, business and even in our personal relationships we can feel”pressured.” What has us feel that way. i.e., the source of this feeling? Is it real or imagined? Do we have [...]
The Importance Of Completion
Why is completion important? Our lives are a series of projects; daily, monthly, yearly and, yes, lifetime. The nature of a project is that it has a beginning, middle and end. The project may go [...]
A Star Is Born
It seems to me that the general public is enamored with star performers of any genre, and in music, acting and sports, for sure. At least, these areas get the most attention. So, what makes [...]
Shooting Yourself In The Foot
Let's talk about shooting yourself in the foot ... In the world of golfing, this past weekend’s Ryder Cup competition is one of the best of the season. For those who don’t know or don’t [...]
Responsibility In Sports: Step Up And Be Counted
This weekend, a big-time Division I football coach was fired; in September! I have been involved with the world of sports longer than most anyone who might be reading this. I can count the times [...]
Generation Gap?
Is there such a thing as a generation gap? This past week, my company, Todd Team Coaching was introducing our Building a Championship Team (BCT) program to an internet company called Neighborhoods (www.neighborhoods.com). Three years [...]
Under Pressure
In the worlds of sports, business and even in our personal relationships we can feel”pressured.” What has us feel that way. i.e., the source of this feeling? Is it real or imagined? Do we have [...]
The Importance Of Completion
Why is completion important? Our lives are a series of projects; daily, monthly, yearly and, yes, lifetime. The nature of a project is that it has a beginning, middle and end. The project may go [...]
A Star Is Born
It seems to me that the general public is enamored with star performers of any genre, and in music, acting and sports, for sure. At least, these areas get the most attention. So, what makes [...]
Shooting Yourself In The Foot
Let's talk about shooting yourself in the foot ... In the world of golfing, this past weekend’s Ryder Cup competition is one of the best of the season. For those who don’t know or don’t [...]
Responsibility In Sports: Step Up And Be Counted
This weekend, a big-time Division I football coach was fired; in September! I have been involved with the world of sports longer than most anyone who might be reading this. I can count the times [...]
Generation Gap?
Is there such a thing as a generation gap? This past week, my company, Todd Team Coaching was introducing our Building a Championship Team (BCT) program to an internet company called Neighborhoods (www.neighborhoods.com). Three years [...]
Under Pressure
In the worlds of sports, business and even in our personal relationships we can feel”pressured.” What has us feel that way. i.e., the source of this feeling? Is it real or imagined? Do we have [...]
The Importance Of Completion
Why is completion important? Our lives are a series of projects; daily, monthly, yearly and, yes, lifetime. The nature of a project is that it has a beginning, middle and end. The project may go [...]
A Star Is Born
It seems to me that the general public is enamored with star performers of any genre, and in music, acting and sports, for sure. At least, these areas get the most attention. So, what makes [...]
Shooting Yourself In The Foot
Let's talk about shooting yourself in the foot ... In the world of golfing, this past weekend’s Ryder Cup competition is one of the best of the season. For those who don’t know or don’t [...]
Responsibility In Sports: Step Up And Be Counted
This weekend, a big-time Division I football coach was fired; in September! I have been involved with the world of sports longer than most anyone who might be reading this. I can count the times [...]
Generation Gap?
Is there such a thing as a generation gap? This past week, my company, Todd Team Coaching was introducing our Building a Championship Team (BCT) program to an internet company called Neighborhoods (www.neighborhoods.com). Three years [...]
Under Pressure
In the worlds of sports, business and even in our personal relationships we can feel”pressured.” What has us feel that way. i.e., the source of this feeling? Is it real or imagined? Do we have [...]
The Importance Of Completion
Why is completion important? Our lives are a series of projects; daily, monthly, yearly and, yes, lifetime. The nature of a project is that it has a beginning, middle and end. The project may go [...]
A Star Is Born
It seems to me that the general public is enamored with star performers of any genre, and in music, acting and sports, for sure. At least, these areas get the most attention. So, what makes [...]
Shooting Yourself In The Foot
Let's talk about shooting yourself in the foot ... In the world of golfing, this past weekend’s Ryder Cup competition is one of the best of the season. For those who don’t know or don’t [...]
Responsibility In Sports: Step Up And Be Counted
This weekend, a big-time Division I football coach was fired; in September! I have been involved with the world of sports longer than most anyone who might be reading this. I can count the times [...]
Generation Gap?
Is there such a thing as a generation gap? This past week, my company, Todd Team Coaching was introducing our Building a Championship Team (BCT) program to an internet company called Neighborhoods (www.neighborhoods.com). Three years [...]
Under Pressure
In the worlds of sports, business and even in our personal relationships we can feel”pressured.” What has us feel that way. i.e., the source of this feeling? Is it real or imagined? Do we have [...]
The Importance Of Completion
Why is completion important? Our lives are a series of projects; daily, monthly, yearly and, yes, lifetime. The nature of a project is that it has a beginning, middle and end. The project may go [...]
A Star Is Born
It seems to me that the general public is enamored with star performers of any genre, and in music, acting and sports, for sure. At least, these areas get the most attention. So, what makes [...]
Shooting Yourself In The Foot
Let's talk about shooting yourself in the foot ... In the world of golfing, this past weekend’s Ryder Cup competition is one of the best of the season. For those who don’t know or don’t [...]
Responsibility In Sports: Step Up And Be Counted
This weekend, a big-time Division I football coach was fired; in September! I have been involved with the world of sports longer than most anyone who might be reading this. I can count the times [...]
Generation Gap?
Is there such a thing as a generation gap? This past week, my company, Todd Team Coaching was introducing our Building a Championship Team (BCT) program to an internet company called Neighborhoods (www.neighborhoods.com). Three years [...]
Under Pressure
In the worlds of sports, business and even in our personal relationships we can feel”pressured.” What has us feel that way. i.e., the source of this feeling? Is it real or imagined? Do we have [...]
The Importance Of Completion
Why is completion important? Our lives are a series of projects; daily, monthly, yearly and, yes, lifetime. The nature of a project is that it has a beginning, middle and end. The project may go [...]
A Star Is Born
It seems to me that the general public is enamored with star performers of any genre, and in music, acting and sports, for sure. At least, these areas get the most attention. So, what makes [...]
Shooting Yourself In The Foot
Let's talk about shooting yourself in the foot ... In the world of golfing, this past weekend’s Ryder Cup competition is one of the best of the season. For those who don’t know or don’t [...]
Responsibility In Sports: Step Up And Be Counted
This weekend, a big-time Division I football coach was fired; in September! I have been involved with the world of sports longer than most anyone who might be reading this. I can count the times [...]
Generation Gap?
Is there such a thing as a generation gap? This past week, my company, Todd Team Coaching was introducing our Building a Championship Team (BCT) program to an internet company called Neighborhoods (www.neighborhoods.com). Three years [...]
Under Pressure
In the worlds of sports, business and even in our personal relationships we can feel”pressured.” What has us feel that way. i.e., the source of this feeling? Is it real or imagined? Do we have [...]
The Importance Of Completion
Why is completion important? Our lives are a series of projects; daily, monthly, yearly and, yes, lifetime. The nature of a project is that it has a beginning, middle and end. The project may go [...]
A Star Is Born
It seems to me that the general public is enamored with star performers of any genre, and in music, acting and sports, for sure. At least, these areas get the most attention. So, what makes [...]
Shooting Yourself In The Foot
Let's talk about shooting yourself in the foot ... In the world of golfing, this past weekend’s Ryder Cup competition is one of the best of the season. For those who don’t know or don’t [...]
Responsibility In Sports: Step Up And Be Counted
This weekend, a big-time Division I football coach was fired; in September! I have been involved with the world of sports longer than most anyone who might be reading this. I can count the times [...]
Generation Gap?
Is there such a thing as a generation gap? This past week, my company, Todd Team Coaching was introducing our Building a Championship Team (BCT) program to an internet company called Neighborhoods (www.neighborhoods.com). Three years [...]
Under Pressure
In the worlds of sports, business and even in our personal relationships we can feel”pressured.” What has us feel that way. i.e., the source of this feeling? Is it real or imagined? Do we have [...]
The Importance Of Completion
Why is completion important? Our lives are a series of projects; daily, monthly, yearly and, yes, lifetime. The nature of a project is that it has a beginning, middle and end. The project may go [...]
A Star Is Born
It seems to me that the general public is enamored with star performers of any genre, and in music, acting and sports, for sure. At least, these areas get the most attention. So, what makes [...]
Shooting Yourself In The Foot
Let's talk about shooting yourself in the foot ... In the world of golfing, this past weekend’s Ryder Cup competition is one of the best of the season. For those who don’t know or don’t [...]
Responsibility In Sports: Step Up And Be Counted
This weekend, a big-time Division I football coach was fired; in September! I have been involved with the world of sports longer than most anyone who might be reading this. I can count the times [...]
Generation Gap?
Is there such a thing as a generation gap? This past week, my company, Todd Team Coaching was introducing our Building a Championship Team (BCT) program to an internet company called Neighborhoods (www.neighborhoods.com). Three years [...]
Under Pressure
In the worlds of sports, business and even in our personal relationships we can feel”pressured.” What has us feel that way. i.e., the source of this feeling? Is it real or imagined? Do we have [...]
The Importance Of Completion
Why is completion important? Our lives are a series of projects; daily, monthly, yearly and, yes, lifetime. The nature of a project is that it has a beginning, middle and end. The project may go [...]
A Star Is Born
It seems to me that the general public is enamored with star performers of any genre, and in music, acting and sports, for sure. At least, these areas get the most attention. So, what makes [...]
Shooting Yourself In The Foot
Let's talk about shooting yourself in the foot ... In the world of golfing, this past weekend’s Ryder Cup competition is one of the best of the season. For those who don’t know or don’t [...]
Responsibility In Sports: Step Up And Be Counted
This weekend, a big-time Division I football coach was fired; in September! I have been involved with the world of sports longer than most anyone who might be reading this. I can count the times [...]
Generation Gap?
Is there such a thing as a generation gap? This past week, my company, Todd Team Coaching was introducing our Building a Championship Team (BCT) program to an internet company called Neighborhoods (www.neighborhoods.com). Three years [...]
Under Pressure
In the worlds of sports, business and even in our personal relationships we can feel”pressured.” What has us feel that way. i.e., the source of this feeling? Is it real or imagined? Do we have [...]