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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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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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