by Dr. Amber Selking
College athletics are a breeding ground for developing leaders of American society. Unfortunately, however, because leadership is rarely being intentionally taught and developed within student-athletes through systematic, process-driven, and research grounded...
by Dr. Amber Selking
“We are what we repeatedly: Excellence, then, is not an act: it is a Habit.” This is one of my all-time favorite quotes, said thousands of years ago by Aristotle. Excellence is a habit. So what is a habit? While coaching Mental Conditioning at IMG Academy, I asked...
by Dr. Amber Selking
Understanding your own personal identity is a broad concept that seems abstract at best and daunting at worst. But when intentionally explored, finding one’s true identity – who they are at the core as an individual – is not only a tangible reality but also a...
by Dr. Amber Selking
There’s an essence of life that I think is completely underrated. It’s not the overtly known facts nor the general statistics, but rather the essential matters. It’s sort of like the difference between quantitative and qualitative research; the quant can give you...
by Dr. Amber Selking
I was recently asked how one might come to know his passion. Passion is inextricably linked to understanding one’s self. Knowing ourselves in an intimate way leads to confident decision-making that aligns not only with our values but also with whom we believe...
by Dr. Amber Selking
At the core of personal identity work is this concept of leadership; personal leadership that ultimate leads to the capabilities to lead others. My heart beats for our athletic community because I see this as a massive breeding ground for revolutionary leaders in our...
