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Why Sports Builds Leadership

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APRIL 20, 2013

However, there seems to be something of a consensus regarding the relationship between sports and leadership, at least as acknowledged by governments and industry. Not just any sport will do, however. Team participation is often cited as an important aspect in using sports to develop leadership skills.

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Are You Building ‘Best’ Teams?

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APRIL 18, 2015

Guest post by Bernie Bulkin, author of Crash Course The central competency of any corporate (or charity or political or sports) leader is the ability to build a great team. What are the key elements? And while sometimes … Continue reading → Team Building motivation teams teamwork'

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Leadership and Teamwork

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OCTOBER 27, 2012

Sports metaphors are everywhere in the workplace, but there’s no denying that the leadership and teamwork skills found in the sports setting teach important lessons.

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Five championship strategies

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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.

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Does loving your job make you a better leader?

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

I recently attended a keynote address by Dr. Craig Manning, sports performance coach and author of The Fearless Mind. He talked about how 10% of our brain is the conscious, and 90% is the subconscious.

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Leadership and listening

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APRIL 13, 2013

My son invited me to attend a session with renowned sports performance enhancement coach Dr. Craig Manning. Fight the impulse to talk; listen attentively and you’ll be amazed at what you learn. Recently I had an eye-opening experience with learning by listening.

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Book Review: The Fearless Mind

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OCTOBER 13, 2012

However, through an interesting series of events – which he describes in the book – he discovered his true passion was helping others become masters of their sport. In the book he uses stories from sports to help people in any profession achieve much higher levels of performance.

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Conversations that win

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APRIL 28, 2012

In sports it’s pretty easy; you win competitions (ok, it’s not ‘easy’ to win for most of us, but it’s easy to measure). You might be competing in a major event (e.g. summer Olympics in London) or in a crowded market (e.g. productivity software); regardless, you want to win. What does it take to set you apart from the competition?

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How to use Measurement to Manage Like a Pro

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DECEMBER 14, 2013

After a $80 million investment, Chrysler managed to create an outrageous sports car which was selling at $50,000. When Bob Lutz’s guts made him leap into action to create what is today’s Dodge Viper, there were many naysayers. The sales team swore that no one would buy it.

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Guest Post: Four Leadership Lessons from the Gym

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FEBRUARY 5, 2011

Taking 20 to 60 minutes every day to run, lift weights, play sports, do yoga, surf, or whatever else you enjoy can increase your productivity and energy, as well as just make you feel better – all crucial factors in leadership. What if I told you that working out regularly can actually make you a more effective leader? It’s true.

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Book Review: Halftime

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MAY 23, 2009

He compares it to halftime in sports (games like basketball and American football) that have a break during games. Halftime: This is the time when you take stock of what you have accomplished thus far in your life and look for ways to move from success to significance.

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Three steps to the next big opportunity

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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. Think of something you never would have considered and do it; even if it’s riding a bull. Work with people: The only way to progress in this life is to work with other people.

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JULY 19, 2010

Champions: Usually associated with sports, the word champions identifies the ultimate winners. It’s the fuel that gets you going in the morning. It’s the energy that drives you throughout the day. You receive power from eating. These are the people who have worked smart and hard to achieve a goal. They work together.

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How to use Measurement to Manage Like a Pro

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Book Review: Halftime

Three steps to the next big opportunity

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