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I'm passionate about helping results-driven professionals take their performance to the next level - no matter how successful they already are.
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The death of Philip Hughes is a tragedy. His death is incredibly hard on family, friends and fans. However, that is no reason to…
Why is there an expectation that when a group of high performers get together for a big event like the Commonwealth Games that there…
Hi Ajay, thanks for your thoughts and the great link. I too hope Sean will continue his career.
The Gabba Test must be played
Hi Muppet, test cricket definately requires mental toughness to succeed. Mental toughness is all about your ability to focus. Some players will be able to focus and others wont – the game needs to go on and players need to decide if they can bring that focus and mental toughness that is required.
The Gabba Test must be played
Hi Harry T my premise is that I doubt that a team captain for an individual sport adds anything to another athlete’s preparation in terms of guidance and mentorship that could be sought or received from other athletes. Other than a media/PR role I think a team captain for a group of individual high performers is redundant. Thanks for having your say. Much appreciated. Cheers. Mike
A web of leadership lies for Sally Pearson and Eric Hollingsworth
Hi commonwombat I agree that leadership in team sports is essential and 100% support the notion that leadership in individual sports that come together as “team” is an outmoded concept. I also love your point about the receptivity of junior athletes to instruction! Thanks for joining in. Cheers. Mike.
A web of leadership lies for Sally Pearson and Eric Hollingsworth
Hi again Smug, I would like to think that the leadership of all team athletes is one of positive influence, encouragement and guidance. Thnaks again. Cheers. Mike
A web of leadership lies for Sally Pearson and Eric Hollingsworth
Hi Smug On elite teams athletes are surrounded by well respected peers who can lead and guide. But I honestly think that is the extent of it. No other athlete should be expected to be a “traffic cop” for athlete behavioral issues. Thanks. Cheers. Mike
A web of leadership lies for Sally Pearson and Eric Hollingsworth
Hi Johnnyball, obviously there’s some history we aren’t privy to, but if this nominal leadership position didn’t exist, their showdown would have been fought over some other issue. Thnaks for your thoughts. Cheers. Mike
A web of leadership lies for Sally Pearson and Eric Hollingsworth
Thanks Steve. Much appreciated. Cheers. Mike
A web of leadership lies for Sally Pearson and Eric Hollingsworth
Hi Warren, your right, it is a fact that the team captain role exists, and I want to challenge that. After all their blood, sweat and tears I expect elite athletes to look after their own interests as they get to the pointy end. I think that needs to be acknowledged and that role really shouldn’t be be offered or accepted. Thanks Warren. Cheers. Mike
A web of leadership lies for Sally Pearson and Eric Hollingsworth
Hi Smug, thanks for your comment. Athletes mentoring other athletes on performance issues is a simple chat, it really doesn’t need an official structure to make it happen. Behavioral issues need to be addressed by team management. Thanks again for weighing in. Cheers. Mike
A web of leadership lies for Sally Pearson and Eric Hollingsworth
Nice! Thanks Brains
The Gabba Test must be played