Structure, Consistency, No Excuses

Structure, Consistency and No Excuses

I know you probably expected the old football coach in me to start with No Excuses. I'm t throwing you a curve ball here, keep you on your feet and let you know which one of these three words I feel is the most important. I would like the focus of our time this week to be spent thinking about consistency. Consistency is defined as, - steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc.

How does one have a steadfast adherence to a course that has not yet been embarked upon? Simply put, you can not be consistent on something that you have not yet started to do. Monday will be the first day of your journey on the course you plan to take this year. I encourage you to stick with that course as long as it is the course you and I can agree will take our students to the place they need best.

I had the privilege last week to interview the President of Football Operations for The Carolina Panthers, Mark Richardson. I asked him questions about employee development, customer service, public relations, team building. He responded to me that these things were established at the onset of this organization. They have deliberately maintained a consistent approach to how they do things, why they do things, and a litmus test that has withstood the test of time. Their test is based on a similar principle that I have shared with you in the past. We treat our customers as if we would want our granddaughters treated if they were to go to a football game. There is no Grey area, the lines are very clearly drawn.

Draw your lines, start your routines, and do it everyday.