Where’s your “Happy Swing?
Our facility was once a United Artists Theater. My family and I watched the movie Hook from about the same spot where I am now sitting. In the show, Robin Williams’ character, Peter Pan, is taken back to Neverland and has tough time coming to grips with his lack of imagination. Julia Robert’s character, Tinkerbell, tells Peter […]
Get Lean for More Consistent Golf Swings!
Ever wonder why you don’t hit your clubs on the golf course like you do on the range? Maybe the problem starts with unnecessary movements in your swing. Lean manufacturing principles focus on eliminating unnecessary procedures and components and, as a result, product costs. Eliminating unnecessary product components also often increases quality and, thereby, reduces support costs. Lean principles reduce […]
Take these steps to bring your good ideas to life!
What can you do with all the ideas churning around inside your head? Deciding which to focus on—and which even have the potential for success—can be confusing. Follow this plan for sorting through the possibilities: Identify some goals. On a sheet of paper, or a computer screen, list five to 10 ideas you’d like to […]
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. […]
Golf is Too Hard! Tradition or Truth?
Ten years ago, two PGA Tour players got an idea to develop a way to help people of all ages get in and stay in the game. Their ideas focused on having fun executing four different golf strokes in a variety of games each producing feedback designed to help the beginner learn the game. Their methodology is drastically […]
What’s the big idea?
The legendary David Ogilvie was a pioneer of the advertising industry. One reason for his success and influence was his ability to create what he called “the Big Idea”—a memorable concept that he could wrap an ad around, or base an entire advertising campaign on. Here’s how he developed Big Ideas—and how you can, too: […]
So, are you ready to turn pro?
The golf season is well underway. How is your game holding up? Any better than last year? Be honest. What metrics do you use to measure game your improvement? Are you only comparing final scores? What about the numer of putts, fairways hit, greens in regulation, or shots within 50 yards? “If you can’t measure it, […]
