Scoring a touchdown in the NFL has to be one of the coolest things ever! The years of disciplined training, thousands of hours of practice, hundreds of hours coaching, and getting through both physical and mental adversity all for the purpose of catching or running a ball into a 10 x 53 ½ yard section … Read More
Author: Mike Miller
Mindset Mastery for Your Next Big Game
Once again it’s time for the Big Game (football game that is)! And once again, my favorite team, the Kansas City Chiefs will participate. I will probably lose a few fans (mostly in Cincinnati) by saying this or writing this blog but I’m willing to take the chance when it comes to observing some of … Read More
Three Ways to Build Championship Level Confidence
You hired them. You’ve worked with them. You’ve trained them. You’ve coach them. They perform. But in the big moment when you need them the most, your confidence fades and so does theirs. What is up with that? This year I have probably enjoyed watching NFL football more than any year I’ve been a fan. … Read More
When the ‘New Normal’ isn’t New Anymore: Four Steps to Stay the Course in 2021
It’s been close to a year since the US experienced the effects of the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic. After a month or so of lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, work-from-home, and shelter-in place mandates, the phrase, “New Normal,” was everywhere. It was a phrase that frustrated me because it was only half true. Our experiences were ‘new,’ … Read More
Choosing Victory in 2021: Three Ways to Think Differently about Goal Setting
Now that 2020 is in the rearview mirror, how will you define victory in 2021? January is when New Year’s resolutions are made and yet I’ve heard very little about people making resolutions this year. Perhaps it’s because most of us are just looking for a simpler and less complicated 2021 compared to 2020! Then … Read More
The Hindsight of 2020: Three Tips for Navigating 2021
2020 may have been the perfect storm! “The Perfect Storm,” was a 2000 movie that highlighted the ill-fated trip of an Atlantic fishing boat crew that found itself in the confluence of a series of weather systems that created the ideal situation for one of the worst storms of the century. Spoiler alert: They didn’t … Read More
Connecting during Social Distancing Part 2: Four Steps to the Next Level
As we continue down the path of social distancing working virtually and further apart from each other physically, the need to connect with each other at another level than just casual conversation or the, “To Do,” list becomes even more relevant. In Part 2, here are FOUR steps to take you conversation and work relationships … Read More
Social Connecting during Social Distancing: Five Ways to Start
The news changes daily and regular updates modifications of normal. And yet, in business we need to press on as much as possible. It takes more than just task orientation to stay connected. It takes empathy and intentionality to go to another level. StrengthSmart was designed as a conversation guide around individual strengths but has … Read More
Social Distancing and not Social Disconnection
Meetings are being cancelled, large events put on hold, and the opportunity to personally interact with business colleagues, clients, and coworkers is being interrupted due to COVID-19. No one expected this. Everyone is moving to virtual learning, working from home, and the reality of fewer in-person meetings. The importance of human connection is critical to … Read More
A New Year, A New Look, and New Solutions at Beforte.com
If you haven’t had a chance, take a few seconds to check out our new website featuring some of our new performance solutions. For over 10 years we have been the flagship consulting group for Strengthscope. It still gets rave reviews! That hasn’t changed. You will find our full line of Strengthscope solutions from individual … Read More