You're Not the Boss of Me

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

The point is that we throw around this word “team” in a very cavalier fashion, maybe because it has that warm glow of inclusion about it. It must be said that when one purpose is fulfilled, it is not unusual for teams to re-form and focus on achieving another goal. Well, I have a few thoughts about that and here they are.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

Fashion the message to ensure that it says what you mean and also takes those differences into account. Keep the language used in the message simple and as free as possible from business speak or (dare I say it) sports metaphors. Make clarity and simplicity the goal over showcasing linguistic ability. What To Do. What To Do.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JULY 27, 2013

Fashion the message to ensure that it says what you mean and also takes those differences into account. Keep the language used in the message simple and as free as possible from business speak or (dare I say it) sports metaphors. Make clarity and simplicity the goal over showcasing linguistic ability. What To Do. What To Do.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

My goal each day is to have an early morning cup of coffee with someone that can help me enhance relationships, make connections, build value, and make sales. And no, I can’t do it every day, but that is the goal every day. Talk sports. Talk fashion. But I look at coffee differently than you do. Talk family.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 20, 2010

If that is your gift – leverage email, texts, etc to extend it, but not to replace the ‘old fashioned way’ Nice thought this morning Mary Jo. Many of us find great joy connecting with others, being present with them while doing work and life. Mary Jo Asmus : June 21, 2010 at 8:57 pm Welcome, Scott!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 31, 2010

Not that the eight steps makes it sounds easy, but it gives the impression that the information is organized in an easy to understand fashion. I like the idea that leadership success can be broken down into eight skills. Skill 7; Leading and Empowering is huge in my book.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 12, 2018

He’s the CEO and self-titled “Head Coach ” of Björn Borg, the Swedish sports fashion company named after the tennis star. Last fall, we joined Bunge and his employees for “sports hour,” a mandatory fitness class for all employees every Friday between 11 and noon. “Take a football player.

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Rajesh Setty

MAY 11, 2011

Entrepreneurship is rarely a solo sport and you will notice that as you read the story. Helping women find clothing that fits: MySizeFinder fashion app (FashionNewspaper.com). Fashion Apps: MySizeFinder helps women find clothing that fit (Pepperpot.ca). One reason to read the story: What is under the hood is not easily exposed.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

The point is that we throw around this word “team&# in a very cavalier fashion, maybe because it has that warm glow of inclusion about it. It must be said that when one purpose is fulfilled, it is not unusual for teams to re-form and focus on achieving another goal. Well, I have a few thoughts about that and here they are.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Habits like winning too much (the need to win every workplace disagreement, even when it doesn’t matter), adding too much value (adding your two cents to every discussion), and goal obsession (becoming so wrapped up in achieving short-term goals that you forget the larger mission). Happy faces appear more neutral.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2013

Let's say you're in India and happen to be interested in fashion, sports, food, or whatever it may be. In doing so, your goal is to create what we might call a "swift" sense of trust. How can you do that? By working hard to show genuine interest in their culture. This needs to be authentic, not superficial.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Founded in 1998, Lululemon produces sports apparel for women that is fashionable, environmentally friendly, and as technically advanced as sports apparel for men. Research by Millward Brown finds that brands with a meaningful difference command a price premium 13 percent higher than weaker category alternatives.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2017

Used correctly, criticism can improve performance, enhance trust and respect, and advance the achievement of mutual goals. Based on my sports experience with him and my current work as an executive coach, I’ve developed a few guidelines: Engage the person in a specific solution.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

They build active communities both online (on different platforms) and offline (at events) around seemingly any topic imaginable — everything from beauty to AI to e-sports. They spend their days developing new content — videos, photos, blog posts, and podcasts — and engaging their followers.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 16, 2015

billion, making it the world’s second most valuable sports team, while its revenues touched $657 million, the fourth highest among soccer clubs (after Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich) in 2014. Like most organizations, Barça operates in a fast-paced environment with ambitious short-term goals.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2013

Sports teams that win regularly are often behind during the game. Those with resilience build on the cornerstones of confidence — accountability (taking responsibility and showing remorse), collaboration (supporting others in reaching a common goal), and initiative (focusing on positive steps and improvements).

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 9, 2010

They'll have to settle for immortality the old-fashioned way — a legacy of family, deeds, accomplishments, bodies of work, bequests and influence inspiring imitation and emulation from beyond the grave. The goal here is not wiki-fying a weekly obit or blogging a bimonthly biography. Neither will succeed. But this is too grand.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 17, 2016

But the goal of sustained growth remains elusive. Consider the sports apparel company Under Armour. Its goals are extremely ambitious; it is not just a pioneer in developing new fabrics for active wear, but in developing wearable electronics. Thirty percent said that growth was more important than anything else.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2013

Let's say you're in India and happen to be interested in fashion, sports, food, or whatever it may be. In doing so, your goal is to create what we might call a "swift" sense of trust. How can you do that? By working hard to show genuine interest in their culture. This needs to be authentic, not superficial.

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Learning-by-Doing Bond Fashion Commitment 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Finding common ground over family, a favorite sports team, or a shared extracurricular activity can be a great ice breaker. ’” Assisting your new boss in this fashion shows that you’re a team player. You can also make it clear that you’re eager and willing to help with any goals they are beginning to develop.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 22, 2011

Using a sports analogy, the author breaks the work of leaders into three parts: pregame: a matter of character; game day: a matter of competence; and post-game: a matter of consequence. It’s about having the guts to seek feedback from others in a sincere and genuine fashion. You’re really just masquerading.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 5, 2013

Whether it is a public company or not, every business should fashion an Annual Report. Some of the old ways really work better… and should not be dismissed just because they are old or some fashionable trend of the moment looks better. They came back in the 1980s as sport utility vehicles. Goal Inspiring.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 1, 2015

You might want to hold on to the hope you’ll get there someday, but that hope won’t necessarily help you obtain the longed-for goal. First, as in dealing with any loss, understand there may be denial – and it may last for some time. There may be anger, justified or not. Oftentimes, there’s sadness, and even depression.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Your goal, says Johnson, is to “show that you understand the problem the other person is trying to solve and how your skills put you in a position to help.” ” The goal is to create a connection on a human level. His goal was to show that he was eager to “go above and beyond what was in the job description.”

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Some of the old ways really work better… and should not be dismissed just because they are old or some fashionable trend of the moment looks better. They came back in the 1980s as sport utility vehicles. Goal Inspiring. Trends come and go… the latest is not necessarily the best. Ideas make the future happen.

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Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Jeremy Lin has captured the attention of the sports world in dramatic fashion. But based on his track record so far, he appears willing to take the consequences of leadership for the opportunity to help his team accomplish their goals. Lin plays for the New York Knicks as a back-up point guard. What are your thoughts?

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Rajesh Setty

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Examples of such pursuits are some kinds of music or some kind of sports where a large part of the training can happen in private. Entrepreneurship, however, is a largely public sport. How are you sharing – casually without any design or in a formal fashion. So, you are “exposed” from the word “Go.”

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 1, 2010

Following through also means doing so in a timely fashion. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. But, following through is critical to keeping your team effective and efficient. And its necessary for gaining respect from your employees.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 23, 2015

They’re extending their brand into areas like technology, gaming, fashion, and lifestyle content — essentially becoming entertainment platforms. Over the course of a year, we built strong case studies in fashion, design, and technology. and Harajuku Lovers.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

You can use staff meetings the way a sports coach uses practice time: to run new plays and build new, better habits. The sessions are designed to get individual feedback and instill greater candor and intimacy within the team in a safe, and even caring, fashion. HBR Guide to Coaching. Managing People Book. Add to Cart.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2017

In recent years, the fashionable suggestion has been that companies sell experiences and solutions, solving the needs and aspirations of customers. A focus on solutions might mean they figure out how to help you reach your goal weight. The project would have a clear goal (finish the marathon) and a clear start and end date.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 20, 2010

Perhaps we say “can’t&# , not because we feel we legitimately can’t do it, but we’re scared that we won’t actually achieve our goals, and we’ll fail. I’ve been a part of some things that have “failed&# in a spectacular fashion by most standards. And we’ve been taught that failure is always bad.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 25, 2011

Why was women's soccer, historically an inferior sport, the source of this record-breaking tweet rate? Not even live video of the crowd as goals were scored and exclusive behind-the-scenes photos performed as well. So they participated in a record-breaking fashion. This wasn't about soccer, sports or patriotism.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 27, 2011

HCL is driven in just this type of herd fashion. Everyone in this model knows the goals of the organization and where they fit. With a single goal and clear path, one person's energy and vision can lift a whole enterprise into the top levels. It isn't any different than a sports team with a super-star player.

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