The Power of Expectations
Something that is often overlooked and I intentionally work with my clients is the power of expectations. I think it is safe to say that after living through the pandemic, we have come to realize we are playing by a new set of rules, yet our main objective is the...
Extraordinary Does Not Mean Complex
As a college basketball coach, I often had a lot of information to share with our players and usually not a lot of time to do so. Academic information, practice, workouts, conditioning, travel plans, community service commitments, and a whole lot more. Short, to the...
Put Your Name on It
I keep going back to the picture you see of my daughter Maddie because my entire message is in there. It is a message that has resonated with all of my clients as they share similar struggles. To say I love this picture would be a massive understatement. The irony of...
Live Life Like a Learning Lab
Throughout my professional career, I have been around many, many great coaches and business leaders who have influenced and impacted me in such a way that the only way I could ever repay them is to pay it forward. Men and women who were committed to constant and...How Do You Adapt to Change?
You have to be a special kind of business leader to head up a resilient organization that is poised for change. Understanding the reality of an ever-changing world is the best way to embrace any potential opportunities that come your way. As you ask yourself how do...What is Adaptive Leadership?
How does a leadership team adopt a collectively activated and inspiring, motivating vision that moves their team forward with them? I want to talk about how your organization’s culture and operating principles drive success, particularly in times of adversity. ‘What...How to Improve Adaptability in the Workplace
In the 21st century, we have learned that the world around us is changing at such a rapid pace that we need to evolve to keep up. There have been technological advances that people could never have imagined only twenty years ago, and our day-to-day lives have changed...What is Adaptability in the Workplace?
It’s essential to prepare for and not predict change, and speed is critical to success, but often inertia makes people slow to evolve. This is where the future is headed — disruption in an industry leads to critical moments when leaders recognize and plan for...Why is Passion Important for Success
The guests that come on The Athletics of Business podcast all have one thing in common in addition to their considerable successes in sports and in business — they are all truly passionate about what they do. I love that I have the chance to witness their passion when...About Ed Molitor
Throughout his professional career the words coaching and leadership have been synonymous with the positions Ed has held.
His leadership skills, traits and behaviors are the reasons he has realized such great success as a college basketball coach, Chicago mortgage broker, motivational speaker who talked about the invaluable life lessons provided in competitive athletics and as VP of Operations for a successful recruiting firm.
