What my Dad, Cal Ripken Jr., Derek Jeter, and Tim Duncan All Have in Common
Something I have learned from being a Dad is that when you are truly present you give yourself the chance to fully enjoy unscripted moments. Not just the excitement and the joy, but the underlying meaning that is attached to those involved. One such moment occurred...Driving Commitment to Your Goals: Top Questions to Ask Yourself and Characteristics of Committed Individuals
Over the course of my career, I realized the importance of being committed versus being interested. Being committed versus being interested begins with being honest with yourself. The key characteristic that I write and speak about a lot is authenticity. It’s no...
How To Build a Culture by Accumulating Habits
I cannot remember if it was one, two or three years ago (and honestly, it is irrelevant since none of those time frames are that long ago!) … but right now, for the Loyola Ramblers and their Head Coach Porter Moser, that seems like a lifetime ago. It was a...
How To Crush Your Goals This Year Using Retrospectives
If you’re like “most” people … right around this time (end of January), your good intentions for New Year’s resolutions are probably starting to falter. You felt great the first week or two of the new year — focused, energized, and excited about what you set out...
3 Ways To Get After Success In Business And Life
I wish you nothing but peace of mind and peace of heart this holiday season. May you be able to find the good in life and pursue your dreams with positivity as opposed to wishing life was different and shrinking through negativity. This is a special time of year and...
5 Proven Elements to Help You Embrace Change
If you don’t already know me, one thing you will quickly learn is that I am passionate about sports. Now–I don’t mean I’m the guy who obsessively manages 5 fantasy teams! Rather, I am a person that loves the game, but also recognizes the immense value and skills...
Dialing in Your Focus to Maximize Productivity Every Day
Life happens. And some days … a lot of life happens! I always say that the more prepared you are, the better you will be able to navigate the seas of the unexpected. If you’d like to register for my upcoming Productivity Workshop, enter your name and email below...
How to Define your Purpose to Gain a Competitive Edge
A few months back, I was honored to be the keynote speaker at the Illinois PGA Spring Meeting. There were about 300 PGA Club Pros in attendance, and they had had a long morning. I met some great folks that day, and was confident that I connected with them. The 30...
Mastering Authentic Leadership with Craig Sager & James Kerr
When it comes to personal growth and working towards maximizing my potential, I am a pretty simple person. The two things I put great emphasis on are reading and relationships, which is not altogether a unique approach. Here is where I separate myself from those who...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.
