Let's start this week's Friday-4 with a blog I've published on my own
site: - Resent the Idea of Free Evaluations? Here's a Solution - We could argue all day about whether or not your gym should offer free assessments on day one. I understand the
hesitation to apply a fee to the initial visit, but maybe there's a viable third option to consider...
My Friday FOUR:
Four pieces of content I've consumed this past week that will influence my future blog material and challenge me to think differently about how I manage Cressey Sports Performance - as always, I'm looking to bring you some business-specific information from
outside of the world of fitness. Enjoy: - Imposter Syndrome - Seth Godin - I am familiar with imposter syndrome. I feel like an imposter every Thursday morning as my mouse hovers above the "publish" button on my most recent blog. I
feel like an imposter each and every time I hit "send message immediately" on this Friday 4 content. I don't see anything wrong with asking yourself "do I actually know what I'm talking about" as long as you're willing to take the risk and push through it. Seth nails it with this final sentence: "Time spent fretting about our status as impostors is time away from dancing with our fear, from leading and from doing work that matters."
- Steve Jobs Once Gave Some Brilliant Management Advice on Hiring Top People - As much as the title of this article enticed me to click, the two
sentences uttered by Mr. Jobs had little to do with what made this post valuable. The article should have been titled "Three Keys to Leading the Knowledge Worker." For more than half of the year, I am the sole owner situated in our Massachusetts facility. My complete lack of programming and assessment knowledge means that I am an employer of nothing but knowledge workers, and these three tips are extremely important for someone like myself. Heed this advice if you manage a large team of
coaches or personal trainers.
- What Not to Do: 5 Lessons From Failed Unicorns - I recently started my CSP Fall Seminar presentation with a slide that read: "A fool only learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others." I went on to
share a handful of the biggest mistakes we've made at CSP over the years, and sincerely hope that my message will help some aspiring gym owners who were in the audience to save some of their time and money down the road. The lessons shared in this article are from bigger, more recognizable businesses than my own, and all carry great value. The first, "don't over-promise," is among the most important for those of us who work in the world of fitness.
- How to Deal With the Know-It-All in Your Office - If you work alongside a team of strength coaches, or employ a collection of them, there's a pretty good chance you can identify the know-it-all in your gym. This article does a nice job of illustrating
approaches and mindsets that can be employed in scenarios ranging from addressing the issue with a colleague, a manager, or even someone you mentor.
Make sure to let me know if you come across any material that you think I'd enjoy. More importantly, have a great weekend!
- Pete
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