The Not-So-OK Corral
The most famous shootout in American history happened on this week in 1881. Despite lasting a mere thirty seconds, the gunfight at the O.K. Corral turned Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday into household names. On a cold fall afternoon in the boomtown of Tombstone, Arizona,...
The Giving Team
Sixty years ago this month, Harper & Row (HarperCollins) published the beloved children’s book The Giving Tree. When I think of books that illustrate important aspects of being a good teammate, this is a book that comes to mind. Written and illustrated by Shel...
My Friend Jerry
Charles Darwin said: “A man’s friendships are one of the best measures of his worth.” I am certain Darwin was referring to my friend Jerry when he spoke those words. Several years ago, a man in his 70s approached me after a game I had coached. He extended his hand,...
Facilitating Cliques
Poor facilitation can cause the best intentions to unintentionally yield the worst results. This is especially true when it comes to team dynamics. My wife and I were at a restaurant Friday where a high school sports team had gathered for their pre-game meal. The...
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