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 [...]
Well, It’s The Olympics
Television can make anything look good and the Olympics are the biggest worldwide athletic event. I am clear that both conspire to cover-up many adverse circumstances. Despite this, there are many inspirational events that are [...]
The Aftermath Of The Olympics
The Olympics have begun. I know this because I saw Michael Phelps carrying the American flag and leading a large group of folks dressed in red, white and blue. The bright lights and fireworks of [...]
Coaching Excellence Camp – August 2016
On August 20-21, 2016 I will be leading a Coaching Excellence Camp (CEC) in Cupertino, CA (San Jose area). It is the foundation piece for everything we do at Todd Team Coaching and my favorite. [...]
It Begins Within – Taking Action
The world is inundated with examples of “what doesn’t work.” From terrorism to our own neighborhoods we have overwhelming examples. It seems to me that there will be no relief, no causing a breakthrough, until [...]
Is Integrity Still “In”?
The basic values and principles for being human are as viable today as they ever were. Or, are they? Have any new ones been invented? Have we given up on any by convincing ourselves they [...]
The Olympic Games: Why An Olympian?
Every time I pick up the sports page and read that someone has declined to participate in the Olympic games I cringe (Yes, I still read the newspaper). Admittedly, some have done so because of [...]
Choking On Our Culture – Accountability In Life And Sports
Over the years, it has been said that sports are a mirror-image of our culture. That has never been truer than today. Let’s see if I can give you an example of what I am [...]
Why Me? Dealing With The Shingles
For about 10 days or more. I have been battling the Shingles. Not the ones on the roof but those brought on by suffering with chicken pox as a kid. I thought I paid my [...]
Using The Past For The Future
Our reactions are driven by the past and, as such, are always a limitation. They are always the same or very similar, so there may be incremental change, but very slow progress. So, what is [...]
What About Playing Baseball?
I loved playing baseball. I was a collegiate player and was offered an opportunity to play professionally. However, pro basketball intervened. Even so, a couple of innings on TV and I am falling asleep. Way [...]
Is Newer Always Better?
Is newer always better? Every new generation of athlete tends to think they are bigger, stronger, faster and better than those who have come before them. I don’t even want to waste time and breath [...]
Not Sorry I Am Old
As I move through my 83rd year, I often have days where my thoughts are about all the things I haven’t done or done well or didn’t even think about doing. On rare occasions, I [...]
Choking On Our Culture – Accountability In Life And Sports
Over the years, it has been said that sports are a mirror-image of our culture. That has never been truer than today. Let’s see if I can give you an example of what I am [...]
Why Me? Dealing With The Shingles
For about 10 days or more. I have been battling the Shingles. Not the ones on the roof but those brought on by suffering with chicken pox as a kid. I thought I paid my [...]
Using The Past For The Future
Our reactions are driven by the past and, as such, are always a limitation. They are always the same or very similar, so there may be incremental change, but very slow progress. So, what is [...]
What About Playing Baseball?
I loved playing baseball. I was a collegiate player and was offered an opportunity to play professionally. However, pro basketball intervened. Even so, a couple of innings on TV and I am falling asleep. Way [...]
Is Newer Always Better?
Is newer always better? Every new generation of athlete tends to think they are bigger, stronger, faster and better than those who have come before them. I don’t even want to waste time and breath [...]
Not Sorry I Am Old
As I move through my 83rd year, I often have days where my thoughts are about all the things I haven’t done or done well or didn’t even think about doing. On rare occasions, I [...]
Choking On Our Culture – Accountability In Life And Sports
Over the years, it has been said that sports are a mirror-image of our culture. That has never been truer than today. Let’s see if I can give you an example of what I am [...]
Why Me? Dealing With The Shingles
For about 10 days or more. I have been battling the Shingles. Not the ones on the roof but those brought on by suffering with chicken pox as a kid. I thought I paid my [...]
Using The Past For The Future
Our reactions are driven by the past and, as such, are always a limitation. They are always the same or very similar, so there may be incremental change, but very slow progress. So, what is [...]
What About Playing Baseball?
I loved playing baseball. I was a collegiate player and was offered an opportunity to play professionally. However, pro basketball intervened. Even so, a couple of innings on TV and I am falling asleep. Way [...]
Is Newer Always Better?
Is newer always better? Every new generation of athlete tends to think they are bigger, stronger, faster and better than those who have come before them. I don’t even want to waste time and breath [...]
Not Sorry I Am Old
As I move through my 83rd year, I often have days where my thoughts are about all the things I haven’t done or done well or didn’t even think about doing. On rare occasions, I [...]
Choking On Our Culture – Accountability In Life And Sports
Over the years, it has been said that sports are a mirror-image of our culture. That has never been truer than today. Let’s see if I can give you an example of what I am [...]
Why Me? Dealing With The Shingles
For about 10 days or more. I have been battling the Shingles. Not the ones on the roof but those brought on by suffering with chicken pox as a kid. I thought I paid my [...]
Using The Past For The Future
Our reactions are driven by the past and, as such, are always a limitation. They are always the same or very similar, so there may be incremental change, but very slow progress. So, what is [...]
What About Playing Baseball?
I loved playing baseball. I was a collegiate player and was offered an opportunity to play professionally. However, pro basketball intervened. Even so, a couple of innings on TV and I am falling asleep. Way [...]
Is Newer Always Better?
Is newer always better? Every new generation of athlete tends to think they are bigger, stronger, faster and better than those who have come before them. I don’t even want to waste time and breath [...]
Not Sorry I Am Old
As I move through my 83rd year, I often have days where my thoughts are about all the things I haven’t done or done well or didn’t even think about doing. On rare occasions, I [...]
Choking On Our Culture – Accountability In Life And Sports
Over the years, it has been said that sports are a mirror-image of our culture. That has never been truer than today. Let’s see if I can give you an example of what I am [...]
Why Me? Dealing With The Shingles
For about 10 days or more. I have been battling the Shingles. Not the ones on the roof but those brought on by suffering with chicken pox as a kid. I thought I paid my [...]
Using The Past For The Future
Our reactions are driven by the past and, as such, are always a limitation. They are always the same or very similar, so there may be incremental change, but very slow progress. So, what is [...]
What About Playing Baseball?
I loved playing baseball. I was a collegiate player and was offered an opportunity to play professionally. However, pro basketball intervened. Even so, a couple of innings on TV and I am falling asleep. Way [...]
Is Newer Always Better?
Is newer always better? Every new generation of athlete tends to think they are bigger, stronger, faster and better than those who have come before them. I don’t even want to waste time and breath [...]
Not Sorry I Am Old
As I move through my 83rd year, I often have days where my thoughts are about all the things I haven’t done or done well or didn’t even think about doing. On rare occasions, I [...]
Choking On Our Culture – Accountability In Life And Sports
Over the years, it has been said that sports are a mirror-image of our culture. That has never been truer than today. Let’s see if I can give you an example of what I am [...]
Why Me? Dealing With The Shingles
For about 10 days or more. I have been battling the Shingles. Not the ones on the roof but those brought on by suffering with chicken pox as a kid. I thought I paid my [...]
Using The Past For The Future
Our reactions are driven by the past and, as such, are always a limitation. They are always the same or very similar, so there may be incremental change, but very slow progress. So, what is [...]
What About Playing Baseball?
I loved playing baseball. I was a collegiate player and was offered an opportunity to play professionally. However, pro basketball intervened. Even so, a couple of innings on TV and I am falling asleep. Way [...]
Is Newer Always Better?
Is newer always better? Every new generation of athlete tends to think they are bigger, stronger, faster and better than those who have come before them. I don’t even want to waste time and breath [...]
Not Sorry I Am Old
As I move through my 83rd year, I often have days where my thoughts are about all the things I haven’t done or done well or didn’t even think about doing. On rare occasions, I [...]
Choking On Our Culture – Accountability In Life And Sports
Over the years, it has been said that sports are a mirror-image of our culture. That has never been truer than today. Let’s see if I can give you an example of what I am [...]
Why Me? Dealing With The Shingles
For about 10 days or more. I have been battling the Shingles. Not the ones on the roof but those brought on by suffering with chicken pox as a kid. I thought I paid my [...]
Using The Past For The Future
Our reactions are driven by the past and, as such, are always a limitation. They are always the same or very similar, so there may be incremental change, but very slow progress. So, what is [...]
What About Playing Baseball?
I loved playing baseball. I was a collegiate player and was offered an opportunity to play professionally. However, pro basketball intervened. Even so, a couple of innings on TV and I am falling asleep. Way [...]
Is Newer Always Better?
Is newer always better? Every new generation of athlete tends to think they are bigger, stronger, faster and better than those who have come before them. I don’t even want to waste time and breath [...]
Not Sorry I Am Old
As I move through my 83rd year, I often have days where my thoughts are about all the things I haven’t done or done well or didn’t even think about doing. On rare occasions, I [...]
Choking On Our Culture – Accountability In Life And Sports
Over the years, it has been said that sports are a mirror-image of our culture. That has never been truer than today. Let’s see if I can give you an example of what I am [...]
Why Me? Dealing With The Shingles
For about 10 days or more. I have been battling the Shingles. Not the ones on the roof but those brought on by suffering with chicken pox as a kid. I thought I paid my [...]
Using The Past For The Future
Our reactions are driven by the past and, as such, are always a limitation. They are always the same or very similar, so there may be incremental change, but very slow progress. So, what is [...]
What About Playing Baseball?
I loved playing baseball. I was a collegiate player and was offered an opportunity to play professionally. However, pro basketball intervened. Even so, a couple of innings on TV and I am falling asleep. Way [...]
Is Newer Always Better?
Is newer always better? Every new generation of athlete tends to think they are bigger, stronger, faster and better than those who have come before them. I don’t even want to waste time and breath [...]
Not Sorry I Am Old
As I move through my 83rd year, I often have days where my thoughts are about all the things I haven’t done or done well or didn’t even think about doing. On rare occasions, I [...]
Choking On Our Culture – Accountability In Life And Sports
Over the years, it has been said that sports are a mirror-image of our culture. That has never been truer than today. Let’s see if I can give you an example of what I am [...]
Why Me? Dealing With The Shingles
For about 10 days or more. I have been battling the Shingles. Not the ones on the roof but those brought on by suffering with chicken pox as a kid. I thought I paid my [...]
Using The Past For The Future
Our reactions are driven by the past and, as such, are always a limitation. They are always the same or very similar, so there may be incremental change, but very slow progress. So, what is [...]
What About Playing Baseball?
I loved playing baseball. I was a collegiate player and was offered an opportunity to play professionally. However, pro basketball intervened. Even so, a couple of innings on TV and I am falling asleep. Way [...]
Is Newer Always Better?
Is newer always better? Every new generation of athlete tends to think they are bigger, stronger, faster and better than those who have come before them. I don’t even want to waste time and breath [...]
Not Sorry I Am Old
As I move through my 83rd year, I often have days where my thoughts are about all the things I haven’t done or done well or didn’t even think about doing. On rare occasions, I [...]
Choking On Our Culture – Accountability In Life And Sports
Over the years, it has been said that sports are a mirror-image of our culture. That has never been truer than today. Let’s see if I can give you an example of what I am [...]
Why Me? Dealing With The Shingles
For about 10 days or more. I have been battling the Shingles. Not the ones on the roof but those brought on by suffering with chicken pox as a kid. I thought I paid my [...]
Using The Past For The Future
Our reactions are driven by the past and, as such, are always a limitation. They are always the same or very similar, so there may be incremental change, but very slow progress. So, what is [...]
What About Playing Baseball?
I loved playing baseball. I was a collegiate player and was offered an opportunity to play professionally. However, pro basketball intervened. Even so, a couple of innings on TV and I am falling asleep. Way [...]
Is Newer Always Better?
Is newer always better? Every new generation of athlete tends to think they are bigger, stronger, faster and better than those who have come before them. I don’t even want to waste time and breath [...]
Not Sorry I Am Old
As I move through my 83rd year, I often have days where my thoughts are about all the things I haven’t done or done well or didn’t even think about doing. On rare occasions, I [...]
Choking On Our Culture – Accountability In Life And Sports
Over the years, it has been said that sports are a mirror-image of our culture. That has never been truer than today. Let’s see if I can give you an example of what I am [...]
Why Me? Dealing With The Shingles
For about 10 days or more. I have been battling the Shingles. Not the ones on the roof but those brought on by suffering with chicken pox as a kid. I thought I paid my [...]
Using The Past For The Future
Our reactions are driven by the past and, as such, are always a limitation. They are always the same or very similar, so there may be incremental change, but very slow progress. So, what is [...]
What About Playing Baseball?
I loved playing baseball. I was a collegiate player and was offered an opportunity to play professionally. However, pro basketball intervened. Even so, a couple of innings on TV and I am falling asleep. Way [...]
Is Newer Always Better?
Is newer always better? Every new generation of athlete tends to think they are bigger, stronger, faster and better than those who have come before them. I don’t even want to waste time and breath [...]
Not Sorry I Am Old
As I move through my 83rd year, I often have days where my thoughts are about all the things I haven’t done or done well or didn’t even think about doing. On rare occasions, I [...]