How to become a leader – try starting with WHY

by John | Jul 15, 2017 | Instructor Training, Learn Leadership Skills

In a previous post Be the Leader they expect, I expressed that our students are expecting us to be the Leader in our classes. Some of you might be thinking; OK John; this is easier said, then done. Maybe you haven't seen yourself as the "Leader" of your class, instead...

Be The Instructor (Inspirer) Your Students Can’t Wait To See Again…A Lesson On Being An Encourager

by Dr. Shannon | Jan 10, 2017 | Engage Your Students, Learn Leadership Skills

You met Dr. Shannon back on Podcast #200 and now she is an official ICI/PRO Team Member! This is the first in a four part series; Be The Instructor (Inspirer) Your Students Can”™t Wait To See Again Your alarm goes off and even the sun is still asleep.  It”™s time to...

I say stick with your teammates

by John | Mar 5, 2015 | Best Practices, Boutique Instructor, Instructor Tips and Tricks, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Learn Leadership Skills, Master Instructor Blog, Your Fitness Business

I got this email last week - but I can't divulge who it's from for reasons you'll understand.  Here's one for you, John: We've got a new instructor here who has been teaching for decades elsewhere, but is now only at our club. I get complaint after complaint about her...

Stop the Talkers — Step Two… It’s an issue of disrespect, but why?

by John | Jan 21, 2015 | Best Practices, Engage Your Students, Instructor Training, Learn Leadership Skills, Master Instructor Blog

You need to have read part one of this series where I laid out two scenarios and asked the question; Why do Breathless Betty and Chatty Cathy not behave the same way that you and Susan did at WSSC? It's my worldly perspective that the major difference between those...

The 10 Commandments of Outdoor Group Cycling

by John | Apr 22, 2014 | Instructor Training, Leading Group Rides, Learn Leadership Skills, Master Instructor Blog

Happy Earth Day! Spring in Minnesota is finally here and that means we can ride outside! I'm so excited to test my fitness against the hills, wind and other cyclists I ride with again! This week begins our organized rides with the Life Time Fitness Cycle groups. I'm...

Two Places Where Democracies Don’t Work

by John | May 17, 2012 | Instructor Training, Leading Group Rides, Learn Leadership Skills

That would be your Indoor Cycling Class and Outdoor Group Rides. The concept of a democracy; social groups where everyone works together, contributes equally and respects the needs of others sounds good... but rarely works out well in the real world. I can't think of...