Reverse engineering confidence is the best way to understand what you need to do to build up your confidence in a given area. Confidence is a product of preparation. But not all preparation leads to confidence. Only preparation that leads to success will lead to confidence. As a result, preparation requires working both relentlessly and […]
One of the primary recommendations Carol Dweck, Ph.D. makes on fostering a growth mindset is to avoid praising outcomes. As you probably already know, many consider Dweck as the preeminent expert on the growth mindset. So, her recommendations carry weight. However, many well-meaning parents, coaches and teachers interpret her recommendations in a vacuum. As a […]
I’ve had the pleasure of being coached by several very good coaches throughout my life. Reflecting back on what made these good coaches good, there is one indication in particular that I believe set them apart. Knowledge… Knowledge is a gigantic piece in the coaching puzzle. Obviously, how a coach transfers that knowledge to their […]