These five executives from the world of sports bring an array of clever approaches to finding, wooing, and retaining their fans as competition for their devotion--and their dollars--increases.READ MORE›
Today is Thursday, so this post is on communication skills.
The ability to engage in meaningful conversation is a key communication success skill. As I always tell my executive coaching clients, assumptions can kill a ...READ MORE›
They're packing the power brokers in once again at Manhattan's Four Seasons restaurant, reports the New York Times this morning in a story about the return of the power lunch. Happy days are here again it seems (along with $130 ...READ MORE›
Are self-publishing writers really “cheating,” or are they simply taking advantage of widespread changes taking place throughout the entertainment and business worlds. Check out...
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Today is Thursday, so this post is on dynamic communication.
Last Thursday, I did a post on how to become a dynamic story teller. I described the four step process for creating and telling good stories that I have ...READ MORE›
Today's plucky boasts interesting names such as Kobe and Bulls would suffer again in 1989 and the Pistons, now famed, "Jordan Rules" cover simplified in once again eliminating the Bulls.In 1990 the Bulls emerging talent surrounding ...READ MORE›
Imagine being at the office with one minute and 15 seconds left in the day. Then imagine shoving one of your coworkers, and punching another in the face.
What would your boss say? What would management do? I would probably be ...READ MORE›
Three cheers for Stephon Marbury, point guard for the New York Knicks. He's bucking the trend among athletes and endorsing a sneaker , the Starbury One, that costs a very reasonable $15. Just in time for back to school.
Michael ...READ MORE›
Jay-Z, president and CEO of Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella Records, has become a universal brand in the past year. And don't think that any of it was by accident either. In fact, it's highly likely that it was a well-planned strategy, ...READ MORE›
Sean Brawley is an "ego less" coach. That means it's much more important to him that his clients succeed than that he be right. I could learn a thing or two from him in that area.
Anyway, we were recently speaking and I was telling ...READ MORE›
The self-proclaimed God of Rap has lots to celebrate. Jay-Z earned $35 million over the past year -- mostly from a sold-out world tour and his stakes in the New Jersey Nets and 40/40 bar chain -- making him hip-hop's top player, ...READ MORE›
As the NBA season tips off tonight, I'd love to say I'm caught up in the usual anticipation. Will Shaq's health hold up so the Heat can repeat? Can Detroit win without Ben Wallace? Can the Bulls lose with Wallace? Who will win the ...READ MORE›
"I'm on the verge of being fired everyday," says Peter Kim. "If I'm not. I'm not doing my job. If I cease to push the envelope, I've failed."READ MORE›
Wal-Mart
The retail giant has put the power of publicity and accountability behind its green mission, setting specific benchmarks such as eliminating 25% of solid waste from U.S. stores by 2009. Answer: Goal.
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After years of wrangling and two different architecture firms, Bruce Ratner's audacious plan to build a Brooklyn home for the New Jersey Nets clears its last major hurdle.READ MORE›
Disgraced on national television just two years ago, Marv Albert stunned media pundits and thrilled sports fans when he returned triumphant to NBC earlier this summer.READ MORE›
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When a team shoots foul shots, the opponents may not interfere with the
shooter, nor may they try to regain possession until the last or
potentially last free throw is in the ...READ MORE›
At Never Too Late Basketball Camp, it's never too late to learn to be a team player. If you want to win at hoops, it's not enough to have game -- you gotta have team.READ MORE›
A good quality pair of basketball shoes endorsed by an NBA player and selling for only $14.98? Virtually unheard of, right? Not thanks to Stephon Marbury, the New York Knicks point guard who launched his line -- Starbury -- of ...READ MORE›
In the wake of the Isaiah Thomas sexual harassment case, I've been thinking about character issues in sports. I know, I know. It's a stale topic of discussion. But this particular case has me thinking differently for one simple ...READ MORE›
I was unimpressed with most/all of the advertising during last night's Superbowl -- and I know I am not alone. There are, of course, several different lines of attack I could level against the brand and advertising ...READ MORE›
Serial Webmeister Jason Calacanis survived the dotcom bust and went on to sell Weblogs Inc. to AOL for $25 million. He says his new search engine--powered by people, of all things--will give Google a run for its money. We almost believe him.READ MORE›
Two buddies from Long Island came up with the idea of offering (relatively) cheap access to private jets. And with the help of folks like Warren Buffett, Derek Jeter and J. Lo, they turned the Marquis Jet card into one very cool brand.READ MORE›
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