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The Leadership Lesson Behind The “Call it Out” Drill

At Pickleball Leadership, we’re all about showing how what happens on the court can make...
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The Pickleball Dink: Mastering Patience, Control, and Trust in Leadership

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wREqb7UenqA (Introduction) Welcome to the first post in our series, where we explore how the...
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How the Third Shot Drop Drill in Pickleball Teaches Adaptability—On and Off the Court

As someone who worked on Wall Street and in higher education, I’ve seen firsthand that...
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Small Shot, Big Lesson: What the Dink Teaches Us About Patience

The dink shot in pickleball may look simple, but it’s one of the most strategic...
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The Power of the Return: Why Leadership Starts With Listening

The return of serve in pickleball is all about reading the situation. You’re not just...
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Set the Tone: What the Pickleball Serve Teaches Us About Leadership

In pickleball, the serve isn’t just the start of the point—it’s a message. It signals...
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Assertiveness at the Kitchen Line—and in the Boardroom

In pickleball, the kitchen line is the battleground. If you can dominate that zone, you...
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Pickleball & Education: Giving Back While Healing

Dear Pickleball Players and Leaders, Even during my recovery from recent surgeries, my heart is...
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Enhancing Leadership Adaptability Through Pickleball: Insights from John Cincola’s ‘Roll & Reset Drill

Introduction: In both sports and leadership, the ability to adapt is crucial. John Cincola’s recent...
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From Dink to Dominate: How Pickleball Drills Can Sharpen Your Leadership Skills

Ever thought a game of pickleball could teach you a thing or two about leadership?...