Tag: Michael Jordan

“Mission Moments” – The Secret Ingredient to a Successful Company

Written on September 17, 2014.

Have you ever experienced a moment so powerful, that it motivated you to work harder, live better, or to be Greater? Phil Lussier, board chairman of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, describes these as “mission moments.” Lussier began his experience with the company as a Make-A-Wish parent. After his seriously ill child had been granted a wish, Lussier was emotionally empowered to become involved in the foundation. Since...

Your Daily Dose of Greatness

Written on February 17, 2014.

“If you’re trying to achieve, there will be road blocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” – Michael Jordan

Committing to Great Change

Written on September 27, 2012.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and interview many of the world’s top athletes and champions. While their greatness had more to do with their inner characteristics than their ability to touch their toes, I’d be out-of-touch if I completely overlooked the physical conditioning of the great ones. To this day, Michael Jordan looks like he could put a jersey on and make an NBA roster....

LeBron’s Leap Year

Written on August 15, 2012.

The closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics capped off an athletic celebration of more than 40 world records being etched in history, and more than 100 Olympic records being shattered. In a span of 17 days, thousands of the top athletes on the planet showcased what had been, in most cases, at least four years of relentless training. The Summer Games gave us nearly 3 weeks worth of men and women striving for success....

Danica Patrick

Written on May 1, 2009.

Ice In Their Veins… The truly great are risk-takers. They don’t fear making a mistake. She suffered her first real crash in 1994 at the age of 12, two years after she began go-kart racing competitively. Some said she was just lucky she hadn’t been in a crash before. Others thought that meant she wasn’t being aggressive enough. She was coming around the final turn of the national event in Charlotte,...

Michael Jordan

Written on February 1, 2009.

When All Else Fails They know how – and when – to adjust their game plan It was June 14, 1998. The Chicago Bulls trailed the Utah Jazz 86-83 with 40 seconds remaining in what was game six of the NBA Finals. The Bulls held a 3-2 series advantage. Michael Jordan took the inbounds pass, went straight to the basket and hit a lay-up over Utah defenders, cutting the deficit to one. The Jazz took the ball down...

Mike Flynt

Written on October 1, 2008.

When All Else Fails… The truly great know how – and when – to adjust their game plan. Mike Flynt was one of the toughest linebackers in the Lone Star Conference when he was playing for Sul Ross State University, and as that team’s senior captain, he had the Lobos ready for a breakout year in 1970. Flynt’s toughness, often displayed by his willingness to scrap at the drop of a hat, became...