by Ken Heathcote | Aug 15, 2014 | Blog |
When Chris Dickerson won the Mr Olympia just beating Tom Platz I talked with both men and asked them if before a competition they took fat in their diet. Chris said – Tom said no. Both were inseparable, but on that day Chris won the coveted title. So, who was right and who was wrong? Well neither, because it’s not in the diet or the training – the defining difference is in the...
by Ken Heathcote | Aug 14, 2014 | Blog |
Harry S Truman said, ‘The ability to get others to do what they don’t want to do and like it, was the key factor in leadership.’ This is never more apparent then when leading a team.
by Ken Heathcote | Aug 13, 2014 | Blog |
Some have it – some don’t. Some have the ability to get the message across whilst others struggle with their words. Some are good listeners – some hardly hear at all.
by Ken Heathcote | Aug 12, 2014 | Blog |
The best players, runners, businessmen or managers do not always make the best coaches, trainers or teachers. Knowledge is good only when it’s in the hands of the people who understand what works, how it works and why it works and these people are thin on the...
by Ken Heathcote | Aug 10, 2014 | Blog |
Jack LaLanne was an idol of mine – he epitomised everything about the Fitness Industry. His values and beliefs were all synonymous with the American dream – a healthy mind in a healthy body and a business success. Jack’s feats of strength and endurance were second to none. One time he pulled a tug from Alcatraz to the mainland with his hands and feet bound. On TV he demonstrated press up and pull ups by the thousand. He had a great physique and lived the dream. He championed the healthy life – fruit juice, vitamins and sensible eating – no meat, plenty of fruit and veg – the all American hero. Bertha Berry, on the other hand was born into poverty. Early in her childhood she was diagnosed with scarlet fever which in those days was a killer disease. Unlike Jack, she ate what she could, survived two world wars, rationing and never exercised. A frugal eater she abhorred any form of pills, vitamins or drugs. Bertha and Jack were a million miles apart in lifestyle. They both died a couple of years apart – Jack was 95 and Bertha 98. Neither of them suffered from ill health in the latter years of their life, but Bertha was accident prone and had surgery 11 times for broken bones. Nothing but the mind separated these two remarkable...
by Ken Heathcote | Aug 9, 2014 | Blog |
A Leader sets objectives – a Manager gets results A Leader sets the pace – A Manager concentrates on procedure A Leader is the driving force – A Manager co-ordinates A Leader is unmethodical – A Manager methodical A Leader is front of camera – A Manager back stage A Leader inspires – A Manager disciplines A Leader is apart from others – A Manager is involved with others A Leader is self sufficient – A Manager depends on organisation                                                                                    From the late great Michael...
