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In-Season, Off-Season, All-Seasons

We often get asked by coaches when they should do the Lead ‘Em Up exercises with their teams.  Our answer is always the same: in-season, off-season, all-seasons.

Leadership is a lifestyle and needs to become part of our players lives.  It’s not something they can just turn off and on. It needs to be developed and developing this skill takes time, repetition and reinforcement.  

Think about this, most leaders we know are constantly working on their craft of leadership.  They are reading, listening to things, attending conferences, participating in workshops, sitting with mentors and engaging in conversation about subjects associated with leadership.  They recognize the need to continuously pursue growing as a leader all year long, otherwise they feel their skillset starting to diminish.

Don’t be afraid to repeat an exercise.  Don’t shy away from engaging in a leadership discussion that you’ve already engaged in.  In many cases, your players will need a refresher. Think about how much you forget these days.  Players just like us, also hear different things when they hear messages shared differently. Your players are always in different stages of life with growing maturity levels, so they may not have heard your message the first time, but the second time, it hits.  

Leadership has only been taught once the player has learned.  If they haven’t fully learned, then they are still learning, which means you need to keep teaching.  

In-season, off-season, all-seasons.  

Have fun and #LeadEmUp

 

Have fun and #LeadEmUp

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Ep. 151: Happy 10 Year Anniversary Lead ‘Em Up – The Journey

Ep. 151: Happy 10 Year Anniversary Lead ‘Em Up – The Journey

In this special anniversary episode, we celebrate 10 years in the business of leadership development, a journey that started with high school students and now reaching professionals in corporate boardrooms. We reflect on the origin story: how a mentorship opportunity at the alma mater “Watkins Mill” sparked a purpose-driven business, and how the early days of serving high school students built the foundation for a sustainable model.

Green Room Ep.7: There’s More to Being Watched

Green Room Ep.7: There’s More to Being Watched

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In this episode, we unpack the popular phrase “I lead by example.” A response we hear from many young leaders. But the truth is, it’s not enough. While modeling behavior is important, real leadership requires communication, accountability, correction, vision, and presence. Many fall into the trap of thinking their actions alone will inspire change, but leadership demands more. Lock in as we break down why leading by example is only the starting point, not the full playbook.

Download the Green Room Player Reflection Template, a simple PDF that coaches can use to have their players reflect on the episode. It’s perfect for sparking discussion and capturing key takeaways.

Download here: leademup.com/the-green-room-player-reflection-worksheet/

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