Let's start this week's Friday Four off with a blog I published on my own
site: - Why We Don't Employ Designated "Program Designers" - I've noticed an influx of gym owners asking when I think the "right time" is to
hire an employee to take care of all programming responsibilities so that the coaches can just coach. Here's my two cents on the topic.
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: - How To Say No - I've been grappling with the issue of learning to say no to every speaking engagement opportunity that presents itself in the past year or so.
Every time I receive an email inquiring about my availability I feel a quick burst of excitement about the opportunity, but then quickly remember that it likely entails another weekend (or more) away from my wife, kids, and business. Not only do I need to be better about saying no, but I also need to think about how to do so respectfully. This Tim Ferris podcast gave three perfect examples of how to do so.
- The Power of Moments - I rarely recommend an entire book in this forum, but this new offering from the Heath Brothers (you may know them from Made to Stick) was quick, engaging, and thought provoking. Pick up a copy of this one if you're looking for inspiration on ways to create memorable client experiences.
- Too Many Americans Suffer from Financial Instability. Their
Employers Can Help Fix It - In our industry, it is incredibly common for risk to be shifted from the employers to the employee, specifically in the form of unpredictable work schedules and earning potential. My employees at CSP are all compensated in a guaranteed hourly format, but I realize that this is the exception more than the rule in a field where most coaches are paid
based on the number of sessions they book and deliver. This article discusses what responsibilities we should take as employers to help educate our employees on managing the unpredictable nature of their earning potential.
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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