In this landmark book, Danny Meyer recounts his experiences and the lessons he learned in developing his philosophy of Enlightened Hospitality. Meyer started Union Square Cafe at the age of 27 and has since built a restaurant empire. His philosophy, which emphasizes strong in-house relationships and customer satisfaction, is applicable to any business. The book covers various aspects of running a restaurant, including selecting real estate, hiring, training, and providing exceptional service. Meyer's approach to hospitality extends to guests, the community, suppliers, and investors, and he provides practical advice on how to maintain long-term success through these relationships.
First published in 1936, 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' by Dale Carnegie is a timeless guide to improving interpersonal skills. The book is divided into four main sections: Six Ways to Make People Like You, Twelve Ways to Win People to Your Way of Thinking, and Nine Ways to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment. Carnegie's principles emphasize the importance of genuine interest in others, active listening, and avoiding criticism and argument. The book offers practical advice on how to build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and influence others by aligning their self-interest with yours. It has been a cornerstone of personal development and business success for generations[2][3][5].
In this book, Chip and Dan Heath explore why certain brief experiences can have a profound impact on our lives. They argue that our most memorable positive moments are dominated by four elements: elevation, insight, pride, and connection. The authors provide practical advice and numerous examples on how to engineer these moments, whether in professional settings, educational environments, or personal life. The book delves into the psychology behind why we remember certain experiences and how we can intentionally create more meaningful moments rather than leaving them to chance.
This book summarizes Anders Ericsson's 30-year research on the acquisition of expertise. It introduces the concept of 'deliberate practice,' a specific learning method used by experts to achieve superior performance. The authors distinguish between different types of practice, such as naive practice, purposeful practice, and deliberate practice, emphasizing the importance of mental representations in achieving expertise. The book also addresses the misconception of the '10,000-hour rule' popularized by Malcolm Gladwell and provides practical tips for improving skills in various areas[1][2][5].
I decided I wanted to start sharing principles and skillsets that build the greatest coaches and careers in the fitness industry. This is not a list from 1 to whatever. This is my personal insights, notes from other great coaches, books, things mentors shared with me, and much more. This will be an ongoing series of at least 3 episodes (if not more) as I want there to be something anyone can come back to and use as a resource to develop their skills, get a refresher (“we need to be reminded more than we need to be taught”), or direct someone to that wants to build successful coaching skills.
Developing these skills is a lifelong purpose and after 20-years of being obsessed with coaching, I can still see how much better I can get at many of the skills I share.
These episodes are for the coaches (and by the way, everyone will be in a coaching role in their life so it applies to everyone!) who want to be in the elite category. I have been fortunate to stand on the shoulders of giants and invested an enormous amount of time, energy, and money, to learn from them over the decades. Most that were grateful to help, asked me for one thing in return - to pay it forward. These episodes and this podcast is a way for me to pay it forward like the greats did for me.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
=> The 5 critical core emotional skills you need to be a 51%-er and develop greatness in coaching.
=> Why what you say matters a LOT and how you can’t “fix people” (and don’t say it!).
=> How being a “bucket filler” will help you improve your programming and results.
=> How to not stray away from the clients goals while giving them training they like.
=> The secret to making exercises and programs feel different when they’re really the same (you MUST learn this).
=> Why I think about Murphys Law when I’m training clients (especially groups) and how I prepare to avoid problems.
=> Should you do deload and rest weeks and your general population clients.
=> The power of “if/then” and having regressions, progressions and lateralizations ready ahead of time.
=> Why you should ask “What do WE have next” during the sessions often.
=> A tip on how I check “readiness” of clients at the beginning of a session so I can adjust it (and makes them feel special).
=> How to use the “sprinkler method” in group and semi private coaching that will differentiate you from the rest.
=> Why you should ALWAYS leave personal problems at home when coaching.
=> My “coaching energy system” that will always have clients loving your sessions.
=> How you can always show clients progress through different means and keep them motivated (even when they’re not losing weight).
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Book: Setting The Table (Danny Meyer) - https://a.co/d/7Y7eKHS
Book: The Language of Coaching (Nick Winkelman) - https://a.co/d/2wg3tId
Luka’s Courses and Workshops www.LukaHocevar.com
Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber
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