Tag: Rubbing Elbows

The Value of Competitive Greatness

Written on October 15, 2013.

Rubbing Elbows They understand the value of association With 22 Championships to his name, more than 70 All-American players, seven Coach of the Year awards, election to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, and a 719-39-24 record, it is safe to say that Head Coach Anson Dorrance has created a truly Great program in the 33 years he’s been at the helm of University of North Carolina’s Women’s Soccer Dynasty.

Your Daily Dose of Greatness

Written on October 13, 2013.

“The Enemy of the best is the good. If you’re always settling with what’s good, you’ll never be the best.” – Jerry Rice

Recognizing Your Hall of Famers

Written on October 2, 2013.

Should you ever have an opportunity to attend a Hall of Fame ceremony—of any kind—make sure you go! Trust me, it just might change your perspective on thanking others. Last month’s Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony honored some of the Greatest minds ever to be associated with the sport. It was a 2013 enshrinement class decorated with Olympic medals, NBA Championships, NCAA Titles, and more than 3,000...

A Great Taste

Written on July 8, 2013.

When it comes to competition—whether sports or business—the tendency is to completely dominate. In the computer industry, Microsoft wants to do more than just take a bite out of Apple. In the basketball world, the San Antonio Spurs want to send the Miami Heat into a deep chill. In the hockey realm, the Boston Bruins want to do more than just win the Stanley Cup—they want to obliterate the Chicago Blackhawks. The mindset...

Have You Thanked Your Competition Today?

Written on July 5, 2012.

I had a speech last week in Nebraska and before I caught my flight home, I made my way over to the US Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha to catch up with two of the greatest competitors on the planet. Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte have established in the pool what Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer had on the golf course or Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe had on the tennis courts. Anytime they are in the same event, all...

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.

Archie Manning

Written on October 1, 2010.

Rubbing Elbows… They understand the value of association. Thanksgiving. What a great week to celebrate family and all that it can mean to our success. Sibling rivalry can be rough; it can be outgrown; it can be laughed about years later – and it can be a tremendous motivator towards Greatness. A few weeks ago, I spent some time catching up with the First Family of Football: Archie Manning and his sons...

Swen Nater

Written on December 1, 2007.

Rubbing Elbows… The truly great understand the value of association. A community college basketball coach was getting his car fixed by a local mechanic. As he walked into the garage he noticed the guy under his car had his head sticking out one side of the car and his feet hanging out the other. That moment led to a life-changing discussion and a powerful lesson in Greatness. As I sat with legendary UCLA basketball...