There are times in both sports and business when the going gets tough — here are four essential tips to help entrepreneurs survive and thrive. As a former pro basketball player overseas, many people have wondered why I chose to start my own company. I believe the transition from athlete to entrepreneur is a logical […]

All entrepreneurs should draw inspiration from the NBA MVP’s approach on and off the basketball court. I remember watching NBA MVP Stephen Curry play basketball back when he was an undergrad–storming through the NCAA Championship in a historic run to the Elite 8. At the time, I was a senior at Bowdoin and Stephen was […]

Focus on small wins, and five other habits to practice in your daily life. (IMAGE: Getty Images) I’ve owned my own business since 2012, but it wasn’t until a few months ago, that I finally figured out when I’m most productive during the day at CoachUp. Perhaps it’s a remnant of those early morning practices […]

In sports, we often talk about athletes who “want it” more than others. These are the players who show up early, who use up every last ounce of energy in pursuit of their best performance. Players for whom defeat is viscerally painful, the ones who will stop at nothing to succeed. A coach’s job is […]

When it comes to delivering constructive criticism, what kind of coach are you? A lot has been written about great coaches-how they recruit, motivate, and lead their teams. But what happens when things aren’t going well: when players make mistakes, teams aren’t giving their all, or leaders won’t accept the role that their coach needs […]

The lessons learned through athletics can make the difference between a workplace contributor and a superstar If you could only ask one question to a person interviewing for a job at your company, what would it be? Would you ask about their strengths or weaknesses? Their relevant experience? Their biggest success or biggest failure? Where they went […]

Leaders understand the importance of intrinsic motivation and cultivate behaviors in their employees that breed passion and drive. There are plenty of ways to describe what it means to be motivated. You’re driven. You’re passionate. You’re dedicated. Maybe you’ve got that inner “fire” or you just “want it” more than anyone else. No matter how […]