“We need to build our Impact Tree!” said Kevin Greene, Director of Coach and Athlete Development at USA Lacrosse. “What’s that?” I asked. He explained that it’s a diagram of all the people we’ve touched through our collaboration, including the impact beyond the original participants. “It’s a visual map of the impact of our partnership!” So, I built an Impact Tree! With the year drawing to a close, why not capture and celebrate your impact? Here’s how.
I was hooked from the moment I heard the wind rattle my windows. The clock read 4:50 am. I considered rolling over for a few more zzz’s, and then, that magical, irresistible 5-word phrase popped into my head. “It will be an adventure!”
On Monday evening I joined my Canadian Fencing team for our final mental toughness workshop before they compete in the Olympics. They have settled into the Village and are ready to do battle! Excitement is in the air! I’ve learned a lot about them since they hired me two and a half years ago. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an Olympian? Success in any field has some common factors. I’ve come away with five lessons that we can emulate to be an Olympian in our own career!
Networking is both an art and a science. When done well, it is magnificent and fun for all parties. It’s a win/win, exciting, and productive. When done poorly, it is laughable at best, and hugely annoying at its worst. In this blog, I share a true story of a disastrous LinkedIn experience.
Parties are so 2019! So, what’s a person to do on December 31st? I have an idea combined with a request, made on behalf of a dear friend of mine. I promise it will make you feel great, make someone you care about feel super special, and it might even turn into a New Year’s Eve tradition!
