Friday 4 - Getting Back In Front of the Camera & More: 2-17-23

Published: Fri, 02/17/23

So I finally dipped my toe into the water of vertical video this week...

Not surprisingly, my tried and tested tweet repost approach to Instagram got blacklisted by the algorithm in recent months, effectively grinding my engagement and audience growth to a hard stop. It's not that I was unaware of the recent prioritization of vertical video content on this and just about every other platform, just that I personally hate standing in front of a camera.

Nonetheless, I've relented.

With this in mind, it would be huge if you could head over to IG to check out what I've been publishing and circle back to share thoughts, feedback, ridicule, whatever.

Onto the article shares!

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:

The Subtle Art of Disagreeing With Your Boss (podcast) - Here's an interesting listen regarding the topic of valuable insubordination. In my experience, having someone in the room who is willing to dissent can result in my team making significantly better decisions. This one will show you why the benefits of speaking out can often far outweigh the value to being a quiet rule-follower.
The 5-Year Plan is a Myth. Here's What to Do Instead - This article had me mentally revisiting my favorite Mike Tyson quote: "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." Give it a read if you're feeling a little too attached to your existing five-year plan and wondering how you got off track.
Effective Leaders Need to Loosen the Reins - Elon Musk was loud about his demands that Twitter and Tesla employees return to the office, and this author contends that he got it all wrong -- can't say that I disagree. The bigger picture in this article is about considering the degree to which we micromanage our team, and we should all be working toward "less" on this front.
How to Help Your Team Learn in the Flow of Work - If you're running a new-ish operation and have yet to formalize an approach to team-based continuing education, this article is for you!

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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