Tough Coaches Rule!

Tough coaches are hiring and letting go—that’s what the NFL teams are doing with free agent players–in fast-forward mode.  We, here in the real world, can’t do it as quickly with as much money at stake.  But, there are parallels and lessons that are applicable and valuable.  Here’s one of them. When I was getting…

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Raise Your Personal Debt Ceiling? No Way!

Since the NFL CBA is not done yet, I feel like I’m in a state of suspended animation. In fact, that’s how a lot of us feel about our businesses in this economy. Our profits are getting better – not as good as the good ol’ days, but better than the last two years. Many…

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Business and Sports – GO USA Women’s Soccer Team!

Women AND men are focused on our USA Women’s Soccer Team , as they compete in the finals this Sunday.  Yes, I’m impressed with Hope Solo’s dramatic “saves” as the goalie (what a great name, eh? The great white Hope for the team’s victories, and then Solo, because you are all alone defending that box).…

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Football and Business: Building Trust In The Workplace

Building trust in the workplace is essential in business today.  So what do you do when business is promised, but the contract is juuuust not signed yet? NFL players during this lockout period are facing this dilemma and so am I.  Speeches and training opportunities are coming in at a faster clip these days—better than…

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Football and Business: Do You Need A Rookie Symposium?

Finding connections in football and business really is so easy!  Today marks day 112 of the NFL lockout.  Yet, the Rookie Symposium happened last week.  Respected coaches and experienced veteran players gave the rookie players valuable MENTORING: advice, inspiration, warnings, hope—all useful information to mentor the new guys, which, as I write in my book,…

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