How am I doing?
Former mayor, Ed Koch, was well known around New York City for his introductory phrase, “How am I doing?” He wanted to know what the citizens of the largest city in America felt about how he was running things and New York citizens, not known for their shyness, were always ready with a response. Feedback. […]
Who’s Going To Teach Your Children to Play?
Great introductory session Thursday evening with nine women. I started the session as I do and asked them why they want to invest time to learn the game. One by one each of the attendees shared their reasons. One wanted to enhance her career. Another came because her husband “pushed her into coming.” But, most of the […]
Pre-Shot Routine or Rut: What does Yours Look Like?
Watching the golf tour professionals this past season I noticed how boring these guys’ pre-shot routines really are. Here are some of the many steps that I noticed. Start from behind the ball. Tug on the shirt to draw up the sleeve. Pick a spot just ahead of your ball in line with the target. Walk around […]
Does Your Golf Game Suffer from the Shiny-Object Syndrome? It’s Time to Find a Pro!
Every day several dozen phone calls, emails, and direct mail offers show up on my doorstep created by well-meaning marketers to help me buy their email list, get more people in my store, make more sales, and so forth. Many of these bright, shiny objects have indeed helped small businesses achieve success. But, are they right for […]
Golf needs more Jobs – NOW! Here’s why…
Steve Jobs passed away this week. A lot will be said about how his passing turned out the light of creative imagination for the technology industry. While he was one of the brightest lights and nothing here should detract from that, he was still just one “hungry, foolish” person trying to live up to what […]
Make the right impression with your wardrobe
Clothes make the man, or woman, especially at work. How you dress makes a big impression on your boss, your colleagues, and customers. Wherever you work, here are some basic tips on dressing for success: Look around your workplace. This is especially useful when you’re interviewing, but it’s good advice throughout your career. Take note […]
Hey, I just want to play.
“There is a trophy to be won. Golfers are keenly focused. Pressure is on. But, I just want to play. Really! I’m not interested in a lower handicap. I just want to play. “I could care less about a trophy. I want to laugh with my friends. Rib them occasionally when their fourth putt […]
Did you play your best…today?
Have you seen The Mentor Project? It’s Charles Schwab’s current marketing effort to entice golfers to look at their investment portfolio and decide their future, hopefully in Schwab’s favor, while they take a golf lesson. Setting the marketing schtick aside for a moment, the first episode provides solid advice. Tom Lehman’s question to Kevin Streelman gets to the […]
“Great Shot! Never a Doubt!”
Ever let a doubt enter your mind just before your swing? Perhaps it might be something like one of these completions to the phrase “I doubt I…” Choose the right club Checked the wind direction Took into account for the ball being above/below my feet Lined up to that far tree Marked my ball Have enough club […]
What’s Blocking Your Performance?
David Cook, PhD, former “mental training coach” of the San Antonio Spurs, suggests that performance equals potential minus distractions. This is true. When I was younger friends of my parents used to tell me that I had lots of potential, but I was too easily distracted by a bright-shiny objects. Activities, accomplishments, and awards easily attracted my attention […]
