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Tag Archives: Sports
7 Sports Philosophies Every Business Should Implement
I love sports. I especially love the big games – the playoffs and the championship events. How ‘bout them Redbirds! The Yankees pulled it off after a season of dead heat with the Orioles. More good games to come! And, … Continue reading
The Games People Play
I have a big, noisy, fun family. Growing up, we lived around the corner from the McCartheys, a family with a set of kids that matched ours. So, we hung out together. Not all together. The big kids hung together. … Continue reading
Set a Goal and Go for the Gold
While she was white-knuckle-scared as we walked to the top of the slide, Zoe experienced the pure joy of swooshing down at the speed of light (albeit slowed some by the burlap bag.) Isn’t it a blast to set a … Continue reading
Ditch the Pitch
You’re at a networking event. One by one everyone stands up and gives their elevator pitch. They’re going around the room, table by table. Pretty soon it’s your turn. Your heart starts beating fast. You break out in a sweat. … Continue reading
Skip the Pep Talk – Part Two
Do you have an underperformer? Dreading the confrontational conversation about his performance? Here’s a little Role Play video with ideas for being clear, gaining understanding and getting commitment to improved performance! Skip the pep talk. Help him WIN!
Snappy Answers to Tough Questions – The Games People Play
Dear Ellen, We have a good compensation program at our company. The Salespeople get commission for their performance. Lately, it just seems to be a little bit stale. Like the team isn’t really motivated by the bonuses. What can I … Continue reading
