On May 7th the sporting world lost of one its finest ambassadors. Golfing legend Severiano ‘Seve’ Ballesteros sadly passed away at his home in Pedrena, Cantabria, Spain. Ballesteros, diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2008, was aged 54. Seve’s golfing record speaks for itself. The Spaniard won five Majors – three British Opens (‘79, ‘84…
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How the NFL Lockout Could Impact Businesses
Our friends at Column Five Media has done it again with this NFL Lockout Infographic. Make sure to check out the previous NFL Lockout post but also learn more about how the NFL Lockout could impact businesses in this image above. Here is a line from the original post at the intuit blog. Even…
Will Rose Become the Youngest NBA MVP Ever?
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” The announcement of the 2010 – 2011 NBA MVP is eminent. The value of the election isn’t absolutely clear but it’s basically a popularity contest – first only amongst cranky sportswriters, now also (be it marginally) amongst…
Infographic -The Economic Impact of the NFL Lockout
As the labor dispute between the NFL and the players’ union continue to press on, many fear the impact the lockout will have not only on the future on the NFL, but on the small business and cities that rely on NFL-related revenues. Here’s a breakdown of the economics of the NFL lockout. What are…
Why I’m the Best Boss I’ve Ever Had: A Checklist for Employers
Whether you work in sports or in the corporate world of widgets, there are usually employees to hire, fire, and manage along the way. In my former life as an employee, I learned some valuable lessons on employee management. Treat employees like grown-ups. Yes, even if we act like kids sometimes. We don’t want our…
How Much Money is A-Rod Making Per Swing?
Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) is currently the highest paid player in the MLB. Although he is the highest paid player in major league baseball, he comes in ninth in jersey sales (behind teammate Derek Jeter). Do you think A-Rod should be making his $33 million a year salary or do you think someone else deserves being…
Making Hay Out of March Madness
This is a guest post by John Brubaker, The Sport of Business L.L.C. According to the Gallup organization, disengaged employees cost U.S. companies an estimated $350 billion dollars annually. A study by Challenger, Gray and Christmas Inc, an outplacement consultancy, indicates an estimated $3.8 billion of that is attributed to March Madness alone. This is due…
Interview with Human Performance Mentors
According to their website, Human Performance Mentors works with individuals and organizations in the area of personal development and behavioral change. They work with clients to promote ongoing improvement in all aspects of life such as; relationships, health, wealth, social interactions, personal growth and career development. My recent conversation with Founder and CEO, Michael Cooper,…
The #1 Reason You Won’t Get Hired in Sports
The number one reason people don’t get hired in the sports industry is “Likeability.” In other words, if you’re not likeable, if you have a chip on your shoulder, if you’re a negative person, if you talk trash about other people, or if you’re just a miserable human being all the way around, nobody…
Women’s Professional Football: Interview with Team Owner Carley Pesente
I’ve previously written about women’s pro football but thanks to social media, I got the chance to interview Carley Pesente, owner of Northeastern Nitro Women’s Professional Football Team in the Women’s Football Alliance. Carley is also a linebacker for the Nitro and has been playing women’s tackle football for 13 years. She is also a…
The Fastest Growing Team Sport in the USA
A study conducted in 2010 by America’s Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) found that rugby (union) is now the third fastest growing sport in the United States, following softball and ice hockey. In a previous study, which used data collected between 2007 and 2009, the SGMA had also revealed that rugby was actually the fastest…
The Mark Cuban No Excuses Policy for Breaking Into Sports
When Mark Cuban bought the Dallas Mavericks, they went from NBA laughing stock to perennial winners literally overnight. (Check the win-loss record for the year Cuban bought the team. It will blow your mind.) One of the many things Cuban brought to the organization that helped turn it around was a “No Excuses” policy. What…