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Computer vision transforms tennis coaching at Billie Jean King Cup

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With centuries of tradition behind it, tennis as a sport has been highly resistant to change. It’s fair to say that tennis has lived up to its roots as a traditional sport,” says Mat Pemble, executive director of IT for the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the sport’s governing body.

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The Problem With Coaching | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

During a recent interview I was asked how I felt about the coaching profession - I jokingly referred to myself as a coaching heretic, and went on to say that I really don’t like the word “ coach &# as a descriptor for what I do. Coaching is one of the fastest growing professions on the planet.

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Leadership Interview – Marshall Goldsmith | N2Growth Blog

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In fact, I hold Marshall in such high professional regard that he is one of only three other coaches that I’ll refer people to if I’m unable to meet their needs. My business has 3 primary aspects: I write, speak and coach. I help people understand this and act upon it.

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Leadership – No Talent Required | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

In most sports I’m aware of you cannot play if you don’t suit-up and show-up. Leadership is a participation sport and never works well in absentia. Hustle : I learned this lesson at an early age…I had a basketball coach take me aside after I finished far ahead of the pack after a long set of down-and-backs.

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AoAD2 Chapter 4: Investing in Agility

James Shore

This excerpt is copyright 2007, 2020 by James Shore and Shane Warden. There’s a wide variety of help available: occasional mentoring; training; help with process design and implementation; and full-time (or near-full-time) coaching. The most effective help you can get is to hire experienced practitioners to coach each team full-time.

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First Impressions | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Sure it would…Likewise, if I drove up in a new Bentley, wearing a $3,000 custom tailored suit, sporting a fresh manicure, a GQ hair-cut, and with an attitude of arrogance, wouldn’t that also color your opinion of my ability? While I have a few swiss watches, my Timex Ironman is still my favorite.

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Dealing with Conflict | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Leadership is a full-contact sport, and if you cannot address conflict in a healthy, productive fashion then you should not be in a leadership role. This is such a common problem for executives that I coach. If so, you likely have issues with conflict. Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand.