by David Robinson | Dec 4, 2019 | A Message From the Coach
WHY?? “China’s schoolchildren are now the smartest in the world, outperforming their American and Canadian peers in an international assessment on reading, math and science. The U.S. ranked eighth in reading, 30th in math and 11th in science, per The Wall Street... read more
by David Robinson | Dec 2, 2019 | Start Your Week
START YOUR WEEK WITH THE COACH “How is your balance today?” Balance people and tasks in your leadership role. Tasks, deadlines, clocks, calendars, projects and events all create a demand. If you don’t prioritize and handle those demands well they will keep you... read more
by David Robinson | Nov 27, 2019 | A Message From the Coach
“The two greatest reasons for Thanks-giving.” Ernest Hemingway told a beautiful story about a father and teenage son living in Spain. Their relationship turned sour and the son ran away from home. After a few years had passed the father began the long, but... read more
by David Robinson | Nov 25, 2019 | Start Your Week
START YOUR WEEK WITH THE COACH “Who wants to follow a leader who settles for second best?” At Disney leadership is not defined by your title or position, it’s defined by your actions. Every leader proactively works to align their personal values with the Disney... read more
by David Robinson | Nov 21, 2019 | A Message From the Coach
Great leaders know that forming a team of seasoned and emotionally mature team members is well worth the effort, but challenging. However, the greater challenge is getting them to lay aside misguided ego and personal ambition for the sake of the team and focus only on... read more
by David Robinson | Nov 18, 2019 | Start Your Week
START YOUR WEEK WITH THE COACH ”Vision is about today–not just tomorrow” Great leaders know that a compelling vision, modeled on a daily basis, is what lifts and inspires individuals, teams and entire organizations. It’s what sustains you and your... read more
by David Robinson | Nov 14, 2019 | A Message From the Coach
Great leadership is not telling how, but showing how. Showing what success looks like then letting the team use their God-given creativity and resourcefulness to gain it. Poor leaders micromanage imagination, energy and spirit then complain about passionless... read more
by David Robinson | Nov 11, 2019 | Start Your Week
START YOUR WEEK WITH THE COACH “Great leaders never quit, they just get a new grip” Admiral Peary made seven attempts before he became the first man to reach the North Pole. Shackleton failed in 1915 to reach the South Pole and ended up stranded for eight months... read more
by David Robinson | Nov 5, 2019 | Start Your Week
START YOUR WEEK WITH THE COACH ”What’s the difference between a consultant, a presenter and a coach?” If you want a prescription hire a consultant. If you want great information go to a workshop. If you want to maximize your potential engage with a coach. The main... read more
by David Robinson | Nov 1, 2019 | A Message From the Coach
The main difference between analysts/therapists and coaches is progress. The former can keep your issues stirring for years. Coaches want to know “where are you going and how are you getting there?” They don’t want to waste valuable time, yours or... read more
