Jeb Kratzig
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Jeb Kratzig is a General Manager with nearly 20 years of retail leadership, known for accountability, trust, and developing teams while driving efficiency.
Portfolio: https://jebkratzig.com
Website: https://jebkratzigca.com
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The Mental Edge in Golf: How Emotional Control and Focus Drive Peak Performance
Golf is widely recognized as a technical sport, but seasoned players know that true success begins in the mind. The mental game of golf plays a decisive role in shot consistency, course management, and competitive confidence. From handling pressure on the tee box to maintaining concentration on the final putt, mental toughness in golf often determines outcomes more than physical strength or swing mechanics.
By Jeb Kratzigabout 12 hours ago in Education
How Basketball Practice Shapes Confident and Effective Team Leaders
Basketball is widely known for developing athletic ability, but its impact goes much deeper than physical performance. Through structured training and purposeful drills, basketball helps players grow into confident leaders who can think clearly, communicate effectively, and guide others under pressure. Every practice session offers lessons in responsibility, teamwork, and decision-making, all of which are essential qualities of strong leadership.
By Jeb Kratzig11 days ago in Education
How Basketball Drills Train Better Decision-Makers
Basketball is more than speed, strength, and shooting skill. At its core, it is a thinking game. Every pass, cut, and shot comes from a choice made in a split second. The best players are not always the fastest or tallest. They are often the smartest decision-makers on the court.
By Jeb Kratzig26 days ago in Education
The Leadership Style Playbook: Pinpoint Your Approach and Lead with Confidence
Leadership style is the pattern people can predict from you—how you give direction, handle disagreements, motivate performance, and respond when plans change. Some leaders create stability through structure, while others unlock results by empowering autonomy or building strong relationships. When you understand your style, you can lead with more consistency and reduce friction across your team.
By Jeb Kratzigabout a month ago in Education
Swinging the Mind: How Golf Teaches Emotional Discipline
Golf is often mistaken for a simple leisure activity, but anyone who has spent hours on the green knows it is much more than just a game. Unlike sports that rely solely on physical strength or speed, golf demands a delicate balance between precision, patience, and mental resilience. Each swing, each putt, and every decision on the course reflects not only skill but also emotional control. For those who pay attention, golf can reveal profound truths about how we manage our feelings under pressure.
By Jeb Kratzig2 months ago in Education
What Golf Reveals About Emotional Control
If you have ever walked a course, you know it is not just about perfect technique. Golf has a way of placing your thoughts right in front of you. The quiet spaces between shots become mirrors that reflect your reactions, your mindset, and your ability to manage tension. That is why the game is often used to understand the mental side of performance. It blends strategy, patience, and inner steadiness in a very human way. Golf may look simple, but anyone who has played even a single round knows how quickly nerves, doubt, and frustration can enter the picture.
By Jeb Kratzig2 months ago in Education
The Connection Code: How Mentorship Shapes Minds and Accelerates Success
Behind every breakthrough moment in a career, there’s often a guiding influence—a mentor. Mentorship is not just a professional courtesy; it’s a relationship built on trust, insight, and shared purpose. When applied effectively, mentorship becomes a science of growth—a process that activates learning, emotional intelligence, and confidence. Through evidence-based mentoring, individuals develop sharper focus, more decisive leadership, and greater adaptability.
By Jeb Kratzig2 months ago in Education
The Hidden Pitfalls of a Growth Mindset and How to Overcome Them
The growth mindset is widely praised for its focus on learning, perseverance, and embracing challenges. It encourages individuals to believe that their abilities can improve through effort and practice, fostering resilience and adaptability. While these qualities are valuable, the mindset is not without its hidden pitfalls. Misapplied or misunderstood, it can unintentionally create barriers to success rather than opening doors. Recognizing these risks is the first step toward using a growth mindset effectively.
By Jeb Kratzig2 months ago in Education
The Power of a Growth Mindset
Having a growth mindset means believing that abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and perseverance. This simple idea can completely change how people face challenges, handle mistakes, and work toward success. Instead of thinking talent or intelligence is fixed, a growth mindset encourages continuous growth. It helps people view failure not as defeat but as a step toward improvement.
By Jeb Kratzig3 months ago in Education
The Psychology of Golf: How Emotional Control Shapes Every Swing
Golf has long been considered one of the most mentally demanding sports in the world. It is a game of balance between precision and patience, between confidence and composure. While strength and technique matter, the ability to control emotions often determines the difference between success and frustration. Every golfer, whether professional or amateur, faces moments of doubt, pressure, and disappointment. Yet, what defines their performance is how they respond to those emotions. Emotional control transforms a player’s mindset, shaping every swing, every decision, and ultimately, every outcome.
By Jeb Kratzig3 months ago in Education
Leading from the Hardwood: How Basketball Drills Shape Exceptional Leaders
Leadership often emerges in unexpected places—sometimes, in the squeak of sneakers on polished hardwood. Basketball is not just a sport built on skill and speed; it’s a dynamic environment that molds sharp thinkers, confident communicators, and resilient decision-makers. Every drill on the court becomes a lesson in leadership, teaching players to coordinate, trust, and act with conviction. Through repetition and discipline, athletes develop habits that transcend the game and define how they lead teams, organizations, and communities.
By Jeb Kratzig3 months ago in Education
The Power of Emotional Regulation in Golf
Golf is often seen as a game of precision, skill, and technique. But what many people overlook is that golf is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. It’s a game that challenges players not just to hit the ball well but to master their emotions. While a golf swing can be fine-tuned with practice, controlling your emotions during a round is an entirely different challenge that many golfers struggle with.
By Jeb Kratzig4 months ago in Education
