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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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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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Pickleball: The Ultimate Leadership Training Ground

10/18/2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLqdYX2mAFs To all my leaders who are pickleball players and all my pickleball players who...
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A diverse group of pickleball players of different ages and backgrounds shaking hands after a game on the court, showcasing sportsmanship and connection.

Who’s Playing Pickleball and How it Impacts Leadership

10/17/2024
To all my leaders who are pickleball players and all my pickleball players who are...
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Playing Fair: What Pickleball Can Teach Politicians About Honesty

10/16/2024
In a world where honesty is often hard to come by, it’s refreshing to find...
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