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Scoring Big: The Intricacies of an Athletic Director Search

N2Growth Blog

An athletic director is a strategic leader responsible for managing budgets, developing policies and procedures, and promoting a positive and inclusive athletic culture. In addition to leadership qualities, an athletic director should have a solid understanding of athletic programs and the sports industry.

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Winning Teams Know to Trust Their Team Members

Leading Blog

I N BUSINESS, as in sports, the aspect that distinguishes the best teams from the mediocre teams comes down to collaboration. Doing so ensures that what they’re doing as an entire team will enable the achievement of the company’s overall business objectives — which often represents the difference between success and failure.

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Cultivating a Culture of Connection at Home

Michael Lee Stallard

The principles are relevant for individuals, community groups, sports teams, nations and even families. Children with secure attachments developed well, whereas children with insecure attachments developed poorly. It’s also the words we use (and the volume and tone of voice).

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How Leadership Team Coaching Benefits More Than Executives

N2Growth Blog

Executive and employee development is crucial for corporate success and guidance, but paradoxically, support is often missing. Much like the coach of a sports team, a leadership team coach will challenge executives to pursue their full potential. Or would you hope they engaged in professional development activities during their career?

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Developing the Resilience to Persevere and Excel

Michael Lee Stallard

One of the most interesting examples of resilience today comes from the world of sports where Kirk Cousins, a Washington Redskins quarterback who has been consistently underestimated, is helping lead the turnaround of a team that has had only one winning season over the last seven years. Like the captain of the starship U.S.S.

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Stay Sane in An Insane World

Leading Blog

You must train yourself to adapt to every possible circumstance, deal with any situation, use any object as a weapon to defend yourself. You’ve got to decide that with or without your sport , your life is going to be amazing.” “The greatest competition you’re ever going to face is yourself.” You must adapt or die. You improvise.

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5 Leadership Lessons for Every Entrepreneur

Strategy Driven

Accomplished entrepreneur Kenny Smith , a former NBA player who won two consecutive championships with Houston Rockets, has been given the National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award for his services, including teaching the use of sports to develop valuable leadership skills.