What’s the secret behind Mike Elko’s turnaround at Texas A&M?

It’s not flashy plays or big-name recruits, it’s accountability. From creating accountability groups that push players to be their best, to building a blue-collar culture grounded in hard work and shared values, Coach Elko is redefining what leadership looks like in College Station.

👉 Learn how to implement Mike Elko’s accountability strategy in your own life:

Read the full blog here: https://endzoneleadership.com/....gridiron-ceo-magazin

What’s the secret behind Mike Elko’s turnaround at Texas A&M?

It’s not flashy plays or big-name recruits, it’s accountability. From creating accountability groups that push players to be their best, to building a blue-collar culture grounded in hard work and shared values, Coach Elko is redefining what leadership looks like in College Station.

👉 Learn how to implement Mike Elko’s accountability strategy in your own life:

Read the full blog here: https://endzoneleadership.com/....gridiron-ceo-magazin

What makes Sonny Dykes such a successful leader at TCU?

It’s not just about playbooks and game-day strategy, it’s his people-first leadership style. By building genuine trust, developing players as people (not just athletes), and creating a positive culture, Coach Dykes led the Horned Frogs all the way to a National Championship appearance.

👉 Discover how to put people-first leadership into practice:
Read the full blog here: https://endzoneleadership.com/....gridiron-ceo-magazin

#leadershiplessons #peoplefirst #collegefootball

What makes Sonny Dykes such a successful leader at TCU?

It’s not just about playbooks and game-day strategy, it’s his people-first leadership style. By building genuine trust, developing players as people (not just athletes), and creating a positive culture, Coach Dykes led the Horned Frogs all the way to a National Championship appearance.

👉 Discover how to put people-first leadership into practice:
Read the full blog here: https://endzoneleadership.com/....gridiron-ceo-magazin

#leadershiplessons #peoplefirst #collegefootball

💬 Difficult conversations don’t have to be dreaded — they can be transformative.

Too many leaders avoid tough talks with staff, hoping issues will fix themselves. But silence usually leads to:
❌ Misunderstandings
❌ Low morale
❌ Declining performance

In our latest guide, we break down:

✅ How to prepare for a tough conversation (without overthinking it)
✅ A simple 6-step framework for respectful, productive dialogue
✅ Tips to stay calm when emotions run high

https://medium.com/@endzonelea....dership/handling-dif