Brava Title IX Anniversary!
This week marks the 40-year anniversary of Title IX, which mandated schools—high schools and colleges—that receive federal funding, cannot discriminate on the basis of gender. It meant the beginning of legitimate women’s sports. I think it’s significant that this law was put into place the same year (1972) that Ms. Magazine dropped its first issue. …
Read MoreMen & Women: Can We Talk Sports?
For now, I have transformed from the Funny Football Female to the Bawdy Basketball Broad — at least for the next 2 weeks during these NBA Championship Finals. The NFL season is still about 90 days away (sigh) and I long for some “necessary roughness.” And I’m not alone. While 43.2% of NFL fans are…
Read MoreThunder: Always Be Closing
So I must admit I am loving these NBA Finals—every night! Immediate gratification—no week of waiting in between. And I’m fascinated by the Spurs/Thunder match up: age and experience vs. youth and unpredictability. 3 lessons we can learn from the Thunder victory in Game 4 the other night: 1. It’s all about closing. Or Always…
Read MorePopovich: “I want some nasty!”
So I have turned from the Funny Football Female to the Bawdy Basketball Broad. Transformation complete—at least for the next 30 days during these NBA Championship Playoffs. The NFL season is still about 100 days away (sigh) and I long for some “necessary roughness.” Well, Sunday night, was—in the words of Larry David– pret—ty, pret—ty…
Read MoreCan the NBA Survive the Injuries?
Because of the NBA lockout, this season was shortened from 82 games to 66. In spite of, or because of this shortened season, the theme of the playoffs has been: Important – Players – Out – With – Injuries. Derrick Rose, the dominant player of my hometown Chicago Bulls, had surgery on a torn ACL…
Read MoreGridiron Greats: A Great Charity
Retired NFL players have been in the news lately. The fact that Junior Seau chose to aim the gun at his chest speaks volumes. He, like other players, reportedly wanted his brain to be intact for study after his death. Obviously, he seemed convinced that his depressed condition was due to head trauma from blows…
Read MoreWomen’s Conference Takes a Leap
On Thursday, May 17, I will be the emcee at a wonderful women’s conference. It is the 13th Annual Women in Business Symposium at the Del Mar Fairgrounds near San Diego. I spoke for this conference a couple of years ago, and it was an awesome, unforgettable experience. Over 200 women coming together to work…
Read MoreDid You Find Inspiration?
Your Monthly Moments from Mimi are coming early, since I can’t think of any impending football moments this month. The NFL Draft delivered bigtime Thursday night. Radio City Music Hall was packed. Last time I was there was the Tony Awards: the place was packed with Broadway insiders and big stars. Last Thursday night, Radio…
Read MoreNFL Draft: The Ultimate Reality Show
The greatest hiring event in sports begins tonight. Millions will tune in to watch hours and hours over the next 3 days of the NFL Draft. The 32 NFL teams will be choosing from among the most highly talented college athletes. Like your company, a team’s roster is pretty fluid, which is why the Draft…
Read MoreAudiences Going for the Goal
In the past few days, I have spoken to over 300 women in two different audiences. They were both annual Women’s Conferences in two parts of the country: Palm Springs and Chicago. Yes, the weather is quite different, but the women are not. I did the “Necessary Roughness” speech, tailoring the material in my book…
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