Tag: Greatness

Don’t just get a Ph.D in life…

Written on June 13, 2012.

Warrick Dunn is one of the most exceptional people I’ve ever met. Warrick played 13 years in the NFL, becoming the smallest player in the league’s history to carry the football for more than 10,000 yards. While in high school, his mother, a police officer, was killed during a robbery at a bank. When Warrick made it to the NFL, he started a foundation and continues today to help buy homes for single mothers like his....

Changing the World, One Pencil at a Time

Written on May 30, 2012.

One of the greatest parts of my work as a speaker is getting to watch other presenters at events share their amazing stories. A couple of weeks ago, at a celebration of a company’s top performers, I met Adam Braun (adam@pencilsofpromise.org) and it was a jaw-dropper. I couldn’t wait to join in the standing ovation.

I’m Going to Be an Awesome Grandfather

Written on May 23, 2012.

This weekend in Sarasota the most recognized voice in college basketball, Dick Vitale, gathered 900 of his closest friends to make a difference. The gala was built to raise money for the cure of pediatric cancers and the night was a celebration of Vitale’s one-time broadcasting partner, Jim Valvano.

High Fiving Your Way To A Championship

Written on May 17, 2012.

With the NBA playoffs in full bloom, I’m looking for something a little different as I try to assess who might win this year’s title. I’m looking for high fives, butt pats and chest bumps.

Check Your Ego at the Door

Written on May 9, 2012.

Every Saturday during the college football season, millions of fans tune in to ESPN’s College Football GameDay. On the set are four of the most well-known faces in all of college football. Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, former Heisman Trophy Winner Desmond Howard and Lee Corso entertain fans from their traveling desk—usually at the best game of the week.

Don’t Let Others Take You to Where They Are

Written on April 25, 2012.

Full disclosure: this was not one of my finer moments. I was in New York recently for meetings and walked to Starbucks for my morning “starter.” As I was standing in line, a call came in from someone I had been trying to connect with for a few days. I took the call. Two minutes later, it was my turn to order and I was trying to do so without interrupting my caller. The cashier couldn’t understand my order, so I tried...

“Man, I’m under a lot of pressure”…Really??

Written on April 19, 2012.

To the casual fan flipping channels, Sunday in Major League Baseball must have appeared confusing. EVERY player on EVERY team was wearing the same jersey number: 42.

Lessons from Last Weekend’s Most Competitive Sporting Event: The Easter Egg Hunt

Written on April 11, 2012.

Sure, I know it was the first full weekend of the Major League Baseball season. And I know that National Hockey League teams are fighting for the opportunity to make the playoffs. And yes, there was that little golf tournament over in Augusta called the Masters… but I watched the Friday night news and braced myself for the competition that was to await me on Saturday morning.

The Blessings We Take For Granted

Written on April 4, 2012.

In New Orleans last weekend, I had the opportunity to celebrate former Louisiana State University basketball coach Dale Brown for his lifetime of achievement in basketball. Before Dale stepped up to accept the crystal, Tim Brando of CBS, a TV legend in his own right, introduced Dale.