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An illustrated graphic of a pickleball paddle and ball alongside a checklist with green and red checkmarks, symbolizing actionable leadership strategies. The text ‘Leadership in Practice’ is displayed at the bottom in bold, modern typography. The design uses vibrant yellow, green, and white colors with a clean, professional layout.

Build a Better Team with Pickleball Leadership

01/08/2025
Let’s be honest—team-building can sometimes feel forced or stale. But what if there was a...
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Graphic featuring the text ‘The Pickleball Leadership Drill’ at the top, a pickleball paddle with a target and ball in the center, and ‘Dink Practice’ at the bottom. The design uses vibrant yellow and green on a dark blue background.

The Dinking Drill: Building Patience and Strategy On and Off the Court

01/06/2025
If you’ve played pickleball, you know the power of a well-executed dink. It’s not about...
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A holiday card design featuring a snowy pickleball court with the message “Serve Up Some Holiday Cheer!” in festive lettering, surrounded by ornaments, holly, and wrapped gifts.

Serving Up Leadership This Holiday Season – Lessons from the Pickleball Court

12/23/2024
Introduction: Leadership Lessons Wrapped in Holiday Cheer As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to...
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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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