Designing Culture Through the Legacy Notebook

Article by James Leath (jamesleath.com) and reposted with permission. “Because your experience is valuable, and tradition shouldn’t graduate.” – James Leath A few years ago, as the Head of Leadership at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, I held an end of season meeting with the seniors of that team. I was introducing the concept of
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WOC #38 Don’t just tell them to be leaders, teach them with James Leath, Former Head of Leadership Development at IMG Academy

What do a college mascot, an improv comedian, and sport psychologist have in common? The recipe for helping develop some of our best leaders and most resilient athletes. Tune in to hear James Leath’s amazing journey to become one of North America’s most successful leadership development experts and how he steps way outside the traditional
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Yes, I Do Play My Favorites

(Article written by James Leath (@jamesleath)) “I am sick and tired of coaches playing favorites” a parent once told me at a speaking event. “A coach should be completely impartial. It teaches the wrong message when he or she only plays favorites. Am I right?” I smiled, took a breath and responded, “I actually think
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The Difference Between Winning and Losing

By James Leath (this first appeared on his blog at www.JamesLeath.com) A former student athlete of mine was awarded a full ride to play NCAA D1 football and he called me recently, just to talk. Calls from former athletes are a huge highlight in any coach’s day. “Coach, what is the difference between winning and
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