In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 23, 2012

As a kid in sports, I played my heart out, hated my opponents and cried when I lost. The late French author Andre Maurois once said, “Business is a combination of sport and war.” For most of my career, I operated within intensely competitive arenas where fractions of market share points were worth millions of dollars.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 5, 2019

He went on to start two successful gaming companies, Matchbook, a sports betting exchange community, and Smartodds, which provides statistical research and sports modeling services. Ankersen’s insight was this: soccer is one of the world’s unfairest sports. Let’s consider a few examples.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

by John • November 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Life , Marketing , Strategy • 0 Comments. Sports teams with momentum go on inexplicable winning streaks while opponents can’t seem to string two wins together no matter how hard they try or how ‘talented’ their roster. Business isn’t all that different.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 18, 2010

This is the career record of Larry Gelwix, coach of the Highland High rugby team (Salt Lake City) for more than three decades. This team was featured in the recent movie Forever Strong. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

In most sports I’m aware of you cannot play if you don’t suit-up and show-up. Leadership is a participation sport and never works well in absentia. Loyalty is a missing ingredient in job market of both the secular and sacred. Show-up : You can’t make a difference if you don’t show-up.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Their ‘elite belief’ in a sport requires a mental focus and intensity that is different from the way that many others approach tasks. It’s a radio show and podcast from NPR that delves into the areas where the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience. It’s a cool show. So to push themselves — they lie.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Real life is not a spectator sport – it’s a participation sport, and in fact, I submit to you that it’s a full contact participation sport. Recently I spoke to a group of high-school marketing educators about the current state of social media marketing. Thanks for adding to the discussion Becky.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 29, 2010

An example might be, “I want to own a BMW Z4 sports car&#. Steps - Chunk out each goal into simple and realistic tasks or activities. In addition, look at your goal, if it is too big or unwieldy, break it up into manageable steps. Normal steps might be save money, research best way to purchase, buy car. Unported License.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

Sure it would…Likewise, if I drove up in a new Bentley, wearing a $3,000 custom tailored suit, sporting a fresh manicure, a GQ hair-cut, and with an attitude of arrogance, wouldn’t that also color your opinion of my ability?

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 23, 2009

This is the time when most people focus more on their careers and less on others (and other significant causes). Bob talks about how his career (in TV station business) took off. He compares it to halftime in sports (games like basketball and American football) that have a break during games.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Seems to me that the alleged girlfriend effect is for socially inept girls who like being treated badly to cluster around socially retarded boys who play sports. Leave a Comment Previous post: Do You Have A Career “Plan B&# ? Rich Gee 11.06.10 Have a great Saturday and keep the comments coming. Unported License.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Over his highly successful career, Mr. Bighead created hundreds of millions in shareholder value by acquiring, downsizing and selling companies. At least each of ‘em got a spanking new sports car.” link] #branding #marketing #advertising #design Follow Me on Twitter. Afterlife: Fortune Magazine Contributor, Wannabe Novelist.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 24, 2025

Profiled in the book are individuals in fields as diverse as politics, religion, medicine, business, sports, entertainment, and the military, including: Nelson Mandela Eleanor Roosevelt Susan B. Thank you to the books publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 10, 2011

Some of the writers pointed out that these were two different sports and couldn’t be compared. Whether it’s the style of play in a sport, or leadership style in the business world, men and women are clearly and obviously different. A lot of people said a lot of pretty dumb things. Can’t we all just get along?

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 20, 2014

That’s a sports reference. I could never be a sports coach. When I was a college student, my classmates and I would occasionally receive a bad test on an exam followed by an overwhelming, end of the world feeling that our lives and careers were now in total jeopardy. Live to Play Another Down.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Marshall Goldsmith : Leadership is a contact sport and it’s often messy. Among the many things that make leadership more challenging today is the global market in which leaders must compete. All three of these individuals have had a profound and positive impact on those individuals and organizations which they have led.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 27, 2016

During the first week of baseball season in April, young superstar and reigning MVP Bryce Harper sported a ballcap with the following saying: MAKE BASEBALL FUN AGAIN. Harper’s youthful zeal and love for a game that is diminishing in popularity may seem like a trite attitude for playing a sport. Can smiling and fun be a core value?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 7, 2013

Local crime increases after public sporting events. The leading career-focused social network, LinkedIn, predicts your job skills. Target predicts customer pregnancy in order to market relevant products accordingly. Marketing casts a wide net—"junk mail" is marketing money wasted and trees felled to print unread brochures.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Leadership is a full-contact sport, and if you cannot address conflict in a healthy, productive fashion then you should not be in a leadership role. If so, you likely have issues with conflict. Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand.

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HR Digest

MARCH 12, 2020

Are you seeking career growth in human resources? Here we have listed top careers for HR professionals to help you carve a niche in the industry you desire. If you want to follow a career in human resources, there are many options open to you. Careers for HR Professionals . HR Consultant. HR Consultant.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

If you’re not familiar with it, stand-up paddle (SUP) boarding is one of the fasting growing sports around. Lesson 6: The rocking of others doesn’t reflect how the ocean will treat you Leaders look at market conditions and competitor performance to anticipate how they’ll perform. The Outdoor Industry Association reports that 1.24

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Even in so-called “individual sports&# such as running, race car driving or gymnastics, the athletes depend on many other people for their success. You’ll find satisfaction in knowing you helped someone else, and doing so will benefit your career. love your site and marketing strategy.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Today, I am pleased to share again a guest post from Garret Kramer of InnerSports LLC about how to be a great coach: 14 Attributes of Great Coaches By Garret Kramer, Author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life There are many, many coaching manuals and books on the market today.

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Tim Milburn

AUGUST 3, 2012

The following is a guest post (reprinted from his site) by Garret Kramer , the author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life. There are many, many coaching manuals and books on the market today. © 2012 Garret Kramer, author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life. Author Bio.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared The Top 5 Qualities of a Great Leader. Business leaders tout change as necessary to compete in today’s volatile, competitive markets. Read this month’s article to learn what three things you need to do NOW to realize success in 2021. Development. Productivity.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 2, 2012

Today, I am pleased to share a guest post from Garret Kramer of InnerSports LLC about how to be a great coach: 14 Attributes of Great Coaches By Garret Kramer, Author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life There are many, many coaching manuals and books on the market today.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2017

The Captain Class : The Hidden Force That Creates the World's Greatest Teams by Sam Walker The best leaders in sports history were not mesmerizing characters. It’s typically not the player with the highest market value. They didn’t always make for great television. That’s what we’ve come to expect, however. Blog Post ).

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 20, 2009

How I dealt with this reality formed the basis of an entirely new approach to my career, and to my life. I quickly rose through the ranks in my accounting role, and in 5 years I was in a prime position to make it to partner and “lock in” the rest of my career. Way different – a professional sports team. I took that offer.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MAY 25, 2020

Today’s post is by John Piester, President of RedPeg Marketing. Nearly four years ago I became President of RedPeg Marketing. I quickly encountered many firsts in my 20+ year career that I wasn’t sure I was prepared for, namely becoming the leader of a then 21-year-old privately owned agency with roughly 45 employees.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

In thinking of your example of sports teams, for example, is it possible that leaders can emerge at different times, for different purposes or tasks? One question: in addition to the hierarchy (focused accountability) you identify so well, is it still possible that leadership can emerge at any level?

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

When McCord began her career in Human Resources at Netflix, she began working with Reed Hastings to identify the behaviors that they wanted to see become consistent practices and worked to instill the discipline of actually doing them. I realized that his work with us had given him a whole new market value.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 13, 2012

Let me highlight 3 companies, separated by 162 years: NBA Math Hoops : What do you do when you’re 19, in college, and have a burning passion to help underprivileged kids learn math using their passion for sports? You create a scalable solution! Meet Khalil Fuller. What drove this level of risk? Stewardship & Optimism.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared 6 of the Most In-Demand Skills for the Future Workplace. Be it in the field of sports, business, academics, and any other human venture. Michael shares: “ Is “emotional compensation” the key to attracting and retaining talent in today’s tight labor market?

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 16, 2014

Garret Kramer , author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life , is the founder and managing partner of Inner Sports, LLC. His approach to performance has transformed the careers of professional athletes and coaches, Olympians, and collegiate players across a multitude of sports.

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Chartered Management Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In this weeks newsletter, he explains how his Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship helped shape the building of a cutting-edge e-sports facility at the university boosting students career-readiness and creating invaluable new revenue streams for the university.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 10, 2017

Tim Ferriss deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.

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