As a baseball coach, I often hear the phrase, "Development is important." It’s a well-worn sentiment in our sport, but what does it truly mean? To me, development isn't just about improving skills; …
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As August rolls around each year, I find myself returning to one of my core values: excellence. To me, excellence isn't about going above and beyond every single time; it's about meeting expectations. …
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In everything I do, whether with my family, my business Diamond Directors or through the LEAD Center for Youth, excellence stands as the cornerstone of my efforts. But what exactly is excellence? For …
In this final part of our three-part series on LEAD’s definition of Development, we focus on the critical components of obtaining personal mastery and excellence through nurturing training. At …
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At LEAD Center For Youth, development is more than just a word; it embodies our commitment and mission. We define development as the Deliberate Effort to Value and Empower Learners to Obtain Personal …
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Instincts are not mere feelings; they are responses honed by experience and knowledge. While our thoughts can influence our feelings, they cannot alter our instincts. Instincts are the natural actions …
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