How The Journey Began – Writing the First Word
If I’ve learned anything over the last few years of beginning my journey as an author…
Building a Team to Bring Ready To Win to Life
Behind every book, there’s a team of people who believe in its message and mission…
Coach Matthew Mitchell’s Ready to Win – How great leaders succeed through preparation
Exciting news! Coach Matthew Mitchell has officially announced his new book, Ready to Win…
Mastering Constant Preparation: Your Path to Sustained Success
Achieving the constant level of preparation requires time and guidance—it's not....
The Power of Committed Preparation: Elevating Your Game Beyond the Basics
Let’s talk about the committed level of preparation...
The Pitfalls of Compliant Preparation: Why "Checking the Box" Isn’t Enough
Let’s dive into what I call the compliant level of preparation..
Cursory Preparation: The Perils of Doing Just Enough to Get By
Let’s talk about cursory preparation. It’s a slight step up from winging it, but not by much....
Casual Preparation: Why "Winging It" is Hurting Your Success
Let’s talk about the lowest level of preparation: casual preparation...
Why Business Leaders Must Embrace First-Class Preparation: The Key to Consistent Wins
There’s an old saying in the world of casinos: “The house always wins.” While this might not be true for every....
Part 2: Prioritizing Preparation: A Roadmap for Business Leaders
Welcome back to part two! Once you’ve established the right mindsets, the next step..
Part 1: The Mindsets of Effective Preparation
In the fast-paced world of business, success is not just about talent or luck...
The Game of Business: Why Leaders Must Prioritize Preparation
Imagine this: a team steps onto the field for a crucial game, only to realize that they’re woefully unprepared...
Committing to Preparation
Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, and arguably...
Back in the Saddle: Getting refocused after time away
Over the last couple of weeks, we have been talking about how a leader can take time away by empowering their team properly. I was practicing what I was preaching, as my family and I were on the other side of the world in Africa --
Embracing Structure: Preparing for Post-Summer Scheduling
As the lazy days of summer come to an end, it's time to transition from the relaxed, flexible schedules that characterize the season to a more structured routine…
Part Three: MAINTAINING DISCIPLINE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
We’re wrapping up the series this week with the glue that holds a plan for the leader to be away in place – discipline and accountability…
Foster a culture where team members are motivated
We’re continuing our series around “When The Leader Is Away” and this week we’re talking about using the second pillar of The Winning Tools — Hard Work…
Empowering your team so you can travel and take time off in the summer
Preparing Your Team for Your Travel: Using Honesty, Hard Work, and Discipline…
3 Ways Learning Discipline Can Make This Your Best Summer Ever
Vacations, barbecues, and beach trips are just a few of the things that can get you off track in the summer…
Accountability Series: How Hard Work holds you accountable in the busy summer months
Hard work is a core component of success in any area of life…