The Hardest Thing I Do as a Coach Is Keep My Mouth Shut

The Hardest Thing I Do as a Coach Is Keep My Mouth Shut

As leaders and coaches, our first instinct is often to jump in and solve problems for our team. But in a world where AI makes answers cheap, the most valuable skill you can develop is the ability to ask a good question, and then keep your mouth shut. Here is how to catch your "solve-first" reflex and practice the art of staying in the question.

What F1's 2026 Rule Change Teaches Us About Leading Team Transitions

 What F1's 2026 Rule Change Teaches Us About Leading Team Transitions

I'm an F1 fan. This is a relatively new love of mine. I discovered the sport like many people during COVID, when the Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive launched and sports fans everywhere were looking for something to draw us in during the international shutdown on live sports.

Try This: The Building Connections Exercise That Skips Small Talk

Try This: The Building Connections Exercise That Skips Small Talk

My wife and I have a dinner table tradition. Every night when we sit down to eat together with our son, we ask each other: "What's your rose and thorn of today?" It's a chance to share out loud what the best part of that day was and what the worst part was.

Dragons, Disney, and Difficult Conversations

Dragons, Disney, and Difficult Conversations

Last month, I took my 2.5-year-old son and pregnant wife to Disneyland for three days. Before going, we made one critical decision: everyone naps daily at noon, no exceptions.

Failure Bow: Learn by Doing

Failure Bow: Learn by Doing

Something kids are great at is making mistakes. They try everything, often fail, and then pick themselves up and move on to the next adventure.

Know When to Quit (The Myth of “Do It All”)

Know When to Quit (The Myth of “Do It All”)

In September, I quit my childhood dream job. I resigned as my league's fantasy football commissioner. I wrote a big heartfelt message to my league's whatsapp group, hit send and waited for my group of childhood best friends to react.