The Playbook With David Meltzer

What Skills Make a Good Coach? Just like there are myriad types of coaches, there are also a variety of skills that make them great. Some common skills of effective coaches include: Taking their “leader as coach” role seriously - You can’t be a good coach if you’re don’t care enough to be a leader. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and self-awareness - Not only do great coaches understand what drives their team and are able to manage egos and emotions effectively, but they are also self-aware enough to admit mistakes and make adjustments to their plan. Preparation - A good coach prepares for each coaching opportunity with specific examples or ideas to share and discuss. Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of their employees or team - The best leaders maximize the strengths and can turn weaknesses into strengths by putting their team in the right positions. Two-way communication - Not only are good coaches able to make expectations clear to those they work with, but they also listen to others and try to understand their points of view Optimistic and motivational perspective - A good coach can find the right amounts of encouragement and optimism to connect with their team when things are easy, and well as when they are hard. What Skills Make a Good Mentor? While there are many kinds of different mentors out there, I think there are a few core principles that separate the best mentors from the rest: Have a background that’s relevant to their mentee’s pursuits or problems - While this is relatively self-explanatory, it is important for both mentors and mentees to understand. Enthusiasm for Sharing That Expertise - Just as important as your mentor having the expertise is them being willing to share it with you. There must be some sort of transfer of knowledge in every mentor/mentee relationship in order for it to work. A Respectful Attitude - It often takes a bit of patience to be a mentor, as it isn’t easy to do well, but having the right perspective about your mentee and their growth is key. Eagerness to Invest in Others - Investing in someone takes time and effort, and those who are unable to dedicate their resources to mentoring will not do an effective job of it. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905

David Isaacs, UFC Co-Founder and Advisory Board Chair for American 7s Football League, sits down to discuss the launch of the A7FL’s 8th season, new innovations coming to the league, as well as how he’s applying lessons from his time with the UFC to his new role.Isaacs and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their insights on a wide range of topics including why it takes both tools and hunger in order to achieve greatness, how viewership and viewer preferences have shifted in recent years, and why not making decisions tends to cost more than making the “wrong” decision.Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905

Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board of Cirque du Soleil, shares some of the most valuable insights gained from his decades as CEO of Cirque, which can be found in his new book Balancing Acts: Unleashing the Power of Creativity in Your Life and Work.Lamarre and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the passion that comes from waking up every day and knowing your purpose, using technology as a springboard for creativity, as well as how its role at the junction of sports and entertainment has helped Cirque du Soleil appeal to a wider audience.Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905

The people who live in this world are those who see their past, present and future as being more than enough. They are grateful, and they are forgiving. They see opportunity around every corner, allowing them to say, do, think and experience that the universe is in their favor.In this world, everything unravels in your favor. Those who believe in this principle will pursue their dreams without focusing on a self-imposed timeline to achieve them. This belief allows them to persistently and consistently enjoy the pursuit of their potential.Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jen Wong, COO of Reddit, shares her thoughts on: [2:03] - How to build your dream career, regardless of where you go to school [4:00] - The drawbacks of always seeking the “right answer” in the business world [7:00] - Why Reddit is able to bring humanity together with its network of communities  [12:35] - The role that trust and third-party opinions have in creating a better sales process for all Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905

Don't focus on the outcome or destination. Once you attach your emotions to an outcome, you immediate start creating resistance towards your goals. Just focus on enjoying the consistent everyday, persistent without quit, pursuit of your potential. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ryan Ellis, CEO of TravisMathew Apparel, shares his thoughts on: [1:32] - How one realization about his capabilities as a basketball player led to leading the nation in three-point percentage and a national championship  [5:21] - Why not being a golfer (or wearing polos) was a benefit to him when he first came to TravisMathew [10:33] - How the pandemic changed the way that Ryan connects with his employees [14:07] - Why companies can’t lose focus on where they started if they want to continue to evolve The TravisMathew team was kind enough to offer all of you 20% off your next purchase! Use the code "Playbook20" to save 20% on your next purchase!

For today's episode, I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on Friday for my weekly free training. I try to host one of these at least once a month, so if you want to come ask me some questions, just email me david@dmeltzer.com or sign up for my free weekly training by clicking the link below.Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905

Jesse Mecham, Author and Founder of You Need a Budget (YNAB), sits down to discuss the four strategies that will empower anyone to take control of their financial well-being, as well as how to eliminate some of the stresses that are caused by money.Mecham and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including their own perspectives on the energy of money, why each dollar that you earn should have a specific “job”, and what it means to let your money age. Their pair also talk about how to align your current and future priorities with your spending habits.

Joe Sanok, licensed counselor, speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Thursday is the New Friday, provides insights on how the 40-hour workweek became popularized, as well as why that hundred-year-old approach needs to be questioned. Sanok and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss topics including why shifting your perspective on the measurement of time is essential, how testing your weekend schedule can lead to finding out which activities mean the most to you, and why tacking habits leads to a natural trajectory for progress. Sanok also shares how his own personal experiences have taught him the importance of setting a schedule that aligns with your values.Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905