Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 20, 2016

When asked what was the best advice he ever received, Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google, recognized it was from John Doerr, who in 2001 said, "My advice to you is to have a coach." The coach doesn't have to play the sport as well as I do. Schmidt initially resented the advice, because after all, he was a CEO.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 12, 2018

They struggle to see how their labor contributes directly to the performance of the corporation, or how it helps the progress of their career. He’s the CEO and self-titled “Head Coach ” of Björn Borg, the Swedish sports fashion company named after the tennis star. Everybody had to do the sports hour.

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Women on Business

AUGUST 12, 2011

At the same time, this kind of leadership style might not be very beneficial in traditional male settings such as military or organized sports. Some of the respondents also mention women’s family responsibilities and their shortage of experience as detriments to a successful career. 2001, December). References: Bunker, K.

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