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“A person practicing pickleball indoors, standing in a ready position with knees bent and a paddle held in front of them, poised to react. The setting is a small, well-lit indoor space with a ball bouncing off a wall. Surrounding the person are visual symbols like glowing lightbulbs, upward arrows, and gears, representing focus, leadership, and readiness. Text overlays read ‘Stay Ready Anywhere’ and ‘The Paddle Position Drill.

Stay Ready Anywhere with the Paddle Position Drill

12/17/2024
Introduction: To all my leaders who are pickleball players and all my pickleball players who...
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An image showing an African American pickleball player holding a paddle in a confident stance on a pickleball court, blending into a virtual team meeting in the background, symbolizing the connection between pickleball strategies and leadership skills.

From the Court to the Boardroom: How Pickleball Transforms Remote Leadership

12/08/2024
When I first wrote Pickleball Leadership: Lessons from the Court to the Boardroom, I had...
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A motivational scene connecting pickleball and leadership fundamentals, featuring an African American pickleball player in a confident ready stance on a court transitioning into a conference room, with text overlays: ‘Control, Composure, Confidence.

Mastering the Basics: Leadership Lessons from the Pickleball Court

12/04/2024
Introduction To all my leaders who are pickleball players and all my pickleball players who...
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A minimalist sketch-style illustration showing a pickleball court on one side and a virtual meeting screen on the other, connected by arrows to symbolize teamwork and communication. The pickleball court features two human-like stick figures collaborating to serve, while the virtual meeting screen shows stick figures working together in a video call.

Set the Tone: What Pickleball Teaches Us About Remote Work

11/24/2024
Hey there, remote leaders and pickleball enthusiasts! Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly...
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An inspiring illustration of a pickleball court with a player in mid-serve, confidently holding a pickleball paddle. The image highlights focus, strategy, and purpose, with vibrant shades of green and blue representing the court. A subtle overlay of a leadership meeting, featuring a group around a table, connects the serve to leadership concepts like setting the tone and starting with intention

The Power of the Serve: Setting the Tone for Leadership Success

11/18/2024
When I first picked up a pickleball paddle, I thought the serve was just a...
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Portrait of a U.S. Air Force veteran in uniform, standing in front of the American flag.

Lessons in Leadership: What Veterans and Pickleball Teach Us About Resilience and Teamwork

11/11/2024
This Veterans Day, I’m reflecting on the incredible qualities that veterans bring into everything they...
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Illustration of a remote team video call with diverse team members, featuring pickleball elements like a court, paddles, and a goal symbol, representing teamwork, resilience, and adaptability in a virtual setting.

The Pickleball Playbook for Remote Teams: How to Keep Your Team Connected, Motivated, and Thriving

11/09/2024
Leading a remote team has its challenges, but the core principles that make for great...
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Illustration showing a pickleball player preparing to hit a shot, with a corporate whiteboard on the left displaying strategy and flowchart symbols. Title text reads ‘The Pickleball Playbook for Leaders.

Game Plan for Success: How Pickleball Teaches Us to Lead with Purpose

11/04/2024
Introduction: In pickleball, just like in leadership, having a solid game plan is essential for...
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A pickleball court setup with cones for a strategic drill, illustrating the connection between pickleball and business SWOT analysis with symbols for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

How Pickleball and Business Use the Same Winning Strategy: The Power of SWOT

10/28/2024
If you’ve ever played pickleball, you’ve probably had moments where you thought about how to...
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An image showing a blend of an office team collaborating around a table and a pickleball court where players are engaging in a rally, emphasizing teamwork, coordination, and communication in both settings.

Teamwork Lessons from the Pickleball Court: Why Communication and Coordination Matter

10/20/2024
Let’s be real—every workplace needs strong coordination and clear communication to get things done smoothly....
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