Why You Need a Pregame Ritual
Any leader can tell you that focus is imperative to success. And as the NBA Playoffs began last week, you’ll see that many coaches and players are already deep in concentration for the post season. Someone who understands that amount of focus is Jason Terry of the Sacramento Kings. Terry is one of the most […]
How Coach K Overcomes Epic Wins (and Losses)
Ask anyone in the worlds of business or sports the most important qualities for success, and they’re likely to say “hard work” and “determination.” While no one can argue the importance of both of these two traits, they often tower over a value that I’ve learned can play as pivotal a role in sustaining success […]
A Team Effort Drives NASCAR’s Rick Hendrick to Victory Lane
Once a wide-eyed kid trying to sell his first car after hooking on at a dealership after college, Rick Hendrick has grown to become a legend in auto sales and racing. He’s also a testament to the human will for his ability to persevere through an unthinkable tragedy. It’s been three decades since Hendrick, 64, […]
4 Questions with NASCAR’s Rick Hendrick
NASCAR champion Rick Hendrick shares his leadership philosophy.
Chuckstrong
In the span of nine months, Chuck Pagano was given the best news of his professional career and then struck with the most devastating news of his life. On Jan. 25, 2012, the Indianapolis Colts handed Pagano the reins of their rebuilding team and named him their head coach—his first top coaching job after almost […]
Don Yaeger: A Taste of Greatness
When it comes to competition—whether sports or business—the tendency is to completely dominate. In
Don Yaeger: Greatness Made Special
Many of my best days these days, at least professionally, involve getting the chance to talk about t
Great Resilience in Challenging Times
Each week, it seems the sports world captures our attention and sends us on an emotional rollercoast
Lombardi Time
As the NFL Playoffs continue to take us further from the regular-season routine and closer to Super Bowl dreams, I can’t help but tap into my appreciation for the iconic figure who won the very first Super Bowl in NFL history. Back in January of 1967, Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi captured the […]
Through the Storm
There may not be a city in the country that knows more about perseverance than New Orleans. In
Rudolph: One of the Great Leaders of All Time!
The holiday season merrily provokes the decking of halls and the jingling of bells. There’s somethin
“Today, I’m Going to Pinch Myself”
Naturally, the holiday season takes our busy lifestyle and revs it into a new gear. We’ve pre-ordered this and re-ordered that… We’ve probably even started dropping hints to loved ones about a desired gift or two. But I want to urge you to reserve some of your time for pinching this holiday season. No, I’m […]