The L3 Blog

Building Leaders for Life Through Sports

When Does the World Need You Most?

It is urgent! NOW! As a parent, coach or leader of anyone, the world needs more people to stand up and do things right. Only one of those people you can control: yourself. Here's how to show up in the world if you want to be a great leader on your team, in your family, in your company, or even...

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How to Raise Confident, Motivated Kids (or Coach them up)

 

Tip 1: Wins Along the Way. 

Get clear on the big dreams, and then celebrate small achievements along the way. Celebrate effort, celebrate thoughtful debates even when you don't agree. As long as it moves the needle in achieving the dream, living their legacy, and positive...

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How to Prepare Kids for the Real World

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Get Your Kids Ready for the Real World: Whether you have young kids or teenagers, it is never too early to start preparing your kids for life after high school. If you want to develop...

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Boundary Boss with Terri Cole

Boundary Boss author and psychotherapist, Terri Cole, generously joined us to share her thoughts and tips on how you can become a boundary boss.... while still being kind! In the greatest form of self love, becoming a boundary boss means you get very clear on what it means to take care of you,...

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"The Joy Magnet": Turn Your Trauma to Triumph

Our conversation today is with the international best selling author of Love Yourself Happy, Shari Alyse. 

You'll be inspired by her story of having survived childhood sexual trauma and her experience on the witness stand at just 7 years old, to her intentional joyful radiant light for...

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Embracing Change Like a Champ

One of the fastest ways to build confidence is to pursue mastery in: Embracing Change. Research shows us that the most successful leaders are exceptional in navigating change. The happiest people are great at it too. So what does that have to do with building confidence? Let’s discuss:

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Mentorship Lifeline: The Game Changers

By the time I was about 10 years old, I had already figured out that choosing the right friends was really important. This is universally true, but in my case, being legally blind makes some things more clear. This is one of those things. 

My closest circle of friends were the ones who would...

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Legacy Leadership Replay

What an absolute JOY it was to see you and share with you all during our Legacy Leadership session this week! If you were unable to attend live, we got you! Here's the replay. Don't forget:

Share your LPs with us on social. You have such great wisdom!!!

If you found value in this session and it...

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3 Pillars of Legacy Leadership

Our leadership strategies are anchored in 3 foundational pillars. These 3 pillars are at the core of everything we teach at L3, so you'll grow fond of these pillars as you learn with us. Whether you are leading as a parent, a coach, a teammate, or a CEO of your own company… the...

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Driving Higher Performance in Sport Through Vulnerability

Our culture uses stereotypes, labels, and blanket assumptions in some of the most awful ways. At L3, we wanted to look at how one specific stereotype could impact athlete performance in sports. Because we often teach about psychological strengths labeled by society as “mental...

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Parenting in Sports and Beyond

Meet Angela Helton, wife of USC Head Football coach, Clay Helton. Angela is an extraordinary woman in her own right... she talks parenting with us- about being a Mom to her own kids and her USC "kids", about battling breast cancer, about knowing how to bounce back from the tough stuff, and more....

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Culture of Greatness - Clay Helton, USC Head Football Coach

Hailing from a family of accomplished coaches and athletes, it's no surprise that Clay Helton's path took him to become the Head (American) Football Coach at the University of Southern California (USC). His humble spirit, attention to family and faith, and core coaching philosophies are all part...

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How to Build a Catalyst Culture

How to Build a Culture in Sport and at Home for Higher Performance and Greater Joy

I walked into our son’s room the other day and saw a note that he had taped to his bathroom mirror. It was handwritten from his sister, with nicknames and all. She left the note for him the last time she left...

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BRAVE Over Bullying

How to Help Your Child or Teen Deal With Bullies

When you were young, it might have felt like bullies were only in school-age life. And one day, it would just go away. But now, it takes about 30 seconds on social media, the news, or life in general to see that bullying, judgmental, or mean people...

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World Class Leadership Part 4

We're wrapping up this series with 5 key must-do's to bringing your team and family closer than ever. We're sharing the science behind powerful relationships and how it works in all sports, as well as at home, work, and school.

Coaches, parents, leading athletes, and anyone...

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World Class Leadership Part 3

They will model not what you say, but what you DO.

Here's a continuation of What Motivates Us... it's a quick one about more ways we are motivated and how parents and coaches can apply those things in sport and in all areas of life.

As you watch, think about ways these lessons apply and can be...

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World Class Leadership Part 2

Things that motivate us, and what happens if we miss this as a parent or coach...

Today, we're taking a closer look at the science behind motivation and learning for your kids and athletes. We're looking at critical human needs that coaches and parents can address for the most impactful...

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World Class Leadership Part 1

Your role as a leader may be labeled as "coach", "parent", "teacher", "teammate", "colleague", and so on. It will be important that you recognize that your success in any type of leadership role is an impactful one that will require you to use your own gifts and talents to make a positive...

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Goals & Intentions

This was a component from right in the middle of our Happiness Journal, but we're dropping it here on the blog because it is so fitting for your goal setting and meaningful pursuits. Let's map it out for you. As you work through this, ask yourself:

  1. Am I playing big enough?
  2. Am I playing to my...
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Why Your Kid's Grades Don't Matter

Sure, a great report card is...well, great. But let's talk about when the report card is less than perfect (that's most of us).

Straight forward: The grades do not matter. If that sounds crazy to you... I'm about to reveal why they don't matter and how you can shift your parenting style in a way...

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Come Back Stronger

Returning to Play can be both exciting and daunting at the same time. It's not just about dusting off and coming back where you left off. We are changed from all this on every level.

So today, we're covering the research and proven strategies to help your team come back even stronger! Learn...

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