Tag: Rubbing Elbows

Olympic Greatness: Getting a Lift From Your Rivals

Written on February 25, 2014.

Rubbing Elbows They understand the value of association. I love the Olympics as much for the competition as for the human drama and storylines. Imagine working four years to get two minutes to prove it was worth it! But at the just-completed games, one story stood out.

Your Daily Dose of Greatness

Written on February 19, 2014.

“What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing it’s value.” – Thomas Paine

Your Daily Dose of Greatness

Written on February 9, 2014.

“Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” – Ken Blanchard

Your Daily Dose of Greatness

Written on February 1, 2014.

“When you’re good at something, you’ll tell everyone. When you’re great at something, they’ll tell you.” – Walter Payton

Your Daily Dose of Greatness

Written on January 22, 2014.

“Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character.” – John Wooden

Your Daily Dose of Greatness

Written on January 7, 2014.

“A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with smarter people.” – Will Rogers

Simply Kaep-tivating

Written on December 16, 2013.

For the past 30 years–as a journalist and author, I’ve had the chance to cover some of the greatest athletes in the world. I’ve been fortunate enough to interview Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Lebron James on numerous occasions along with other legends like Walter Payton, Shaquille O’Neal, Jerry West, and Bobby Bowden. It’s rare that I watch a game during an NFL Sunday and find a player that makes me say,...

Great Leaders Never Stop Coaching

Written on December 10, 2013.

Great leaders are magnets for praise, respect, and adoration. But the greatest leaders are those who give more praise than they get. Three examples witnessed recently: Just last month, Duke University’s head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski put his highly touted program on the court against a seemingly inferior and overmatched basketball program from the University of Vermont. While the national audience predicted...

Izzo Puts Great Focus on Family

Written on November 28, 2013.

The Thanksgiving holiday quickly pauses our daily workload and puts the focus on family and friends. Sentiments of love and Great memories away from the workplace are usually accompanied by an overindulgence of food, sporting events, and the inevitable afternoon nap. Somewhere in the midst of it all, there are acknowledgements of being thankful.