NBCUniversal’s coverage of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials featured show-stopping performances from stars including Simone Biles, Noah Lyles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel, and more.
Viewers streamed more than 488 million live minutes of the 2024 Trials across Peacock and NBC Sports Digital platforms, with peak viewers reaching 8.2 million viewers during the gymnastics final rotation. More: https://comca.st/4cnTnRe
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Great production Comcast! proud to have your International headquarters in my hometown Philadelphia. Will be working with you soon. Thank you.--Philly Love 🎥
This strategy - committing to focus only on the things within your control - is the most powerful way to accelerate results! When you're executing a project, every moment you spent dwelling on something you are not in control of, is a distraction that sucks your energy away.
We had only two months to climb the world ranking from #73 to #23 in order to qualify for the #Olympics - there were 50 other teams ahead of us, who had played the sport longer, had more funding, coaching, and we had never beaten before... what allowed us to surpass them, against all odds, is this commitment we made to focus all of our available energy ONLY on the things we could control.
Thank you LinkedIn News for bringing this story to life! I continue to share these lessons with corporate groups focused on accelerating results and I'm especially grateful to bring this solution-focused methodology to our work at Climate Executive Coaching, where it's imperative to help #sustainability leaders implement initiatives with speed and scale! The #climatecrisis odds may be stacked against us but there are so many powerful climate solutions unfolding all over the world - from the The Earthshot Prize to the work of the Bezos Earth Fund, GivePower and countless other initiatives!
The #Olympics is such a galvanizing movement: pursuing that goal pushed me to develop skills I didn't know I had inside of me and taught me that even in the most dire moments, we have #agency - the capacity to make a choice in a defining moment that resets the trajectory of our lives!
Thank you the production team at #CATALYST - Producer/Director Julia Lull, Graphics Michael Pisano, Sound Design John Parthum, Cinematography Alexis Duran and everyone who made this video happen!
Link to the full feature is here: https://lnkd.in/eVjXYzMY
Many thanks to the incredible people I've met along the way that have taken a chance on me: Tom HilbertJeffrey KratzJulie DuffusPavla FoleyAirbnb's team Genny TullochShirin OreizyVikram ShettyGary WhiddenLisa Tesvich, Ph.D.Duane AzarovitzRohan ChittalAthlete365International Olympic Committee – IOC#Catalyst#LinkedInNews#LinaTaylor#Olympics
*Distractions* stand between you and your goals. Identify yours and eliminate them from your life.
This strategy took beach volleyball player Lina Taylor, OLY to the 2000 Olympics in Sydney and the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
“What was the thing that stood in the way between us even believing that it was possible to play in the Olympics?,” Taylor recalls asking herself.
The answer, she discovered upon reflection, wasn’t the 50 other teams she was competing against. It was the ranking itself.
She and her partner (her sister Petia Taylor), decided to not look at the rankings until qualifications were over. Taylor says this allowed them to only focus on what they could control.
Long story short, they made it.
What’s your biggest distraction? Are you prepared to cut it out of your life? Drop a comment below.
Watch the full episode of #Catalyst here: https://lnkd.in/e4KRvasC
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We are usually are biggest competitor. We start focusing on things that are out of our control vs being present and moving through our process which is what’s going to get us close is if not to the outcome we desire.
However, there is a process to understanding and developing the skills to be able to do these things. Generally someone can’t just tell you all of this and you go, oh ok, right. Let me change that. These thoughts and way of moving through things is embedded in us and society.
In a relatively short amount of time you can learn how to get out of your own way, understand how to let go of what’s out of your control, and be present so you can move though the process.
*Distractions* stand between you and your goals. Identify yours and eliminate them from your life.
This strategy took beach volleyball player Lina Taylor, OLY to the 2000 Olympics in Sydney and the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
“What was the thing that stood in the way between us even believing that it was possible to play in the Olympics?,” Taylor recalls asking herself.
The answer, she discovered upon reflection, wasn’t the 50 other teams she was competing against. It was the ranking itself.
She and her partner (her sister Petia Taylor), decided to not look at the rankings until qualifications were over. Taylor says this allowed them to only focus on what they could control.
Long story short, they made it.
What’s your biggest distraction? Are you prepared to cut it out of your life? Drop a comment below.
Watch the full episode of #Catalyst here: https://lnkd.in/e4KRvasC
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Little known fact: I was a champion discus thrower. 👊🏽🥏
Growing up, I always played sports. I was considered a jock - a rough and tough ball player, a fierce wing and defensive volleyball player. But I also threw a mean discus in track and field.
I loved following Valarie Allman’s recent repeat gold medal victory in discus at the Paris Olympics.
Why? First off, this sport is never in the spotlight. The training is intense and there is usually no glory. Valarie made it look effortless and she had her well-deserved moment of recognition.
P.S. She also holds the USA national record, and owns 27 of the 30 longest distances for American women in discus throw history. 😳😄
It reminded me of all the work we do behind the scenes: on personal development, our career growth, our skill set, our relationships.
Don’t expect people to always pat you on the back for every little thing. You may have to keep on working tirelessly for awhile before that recognition comes.
But YOU are also responsible for creating those moments when people finally see you in the spotlight.
Some may think, “Wow, she made that look easy.” But most likely, there were hundreds of hours of work behind those big (and small) wins.
Your work ethic is the basis of success. You are responsibile for making your successes known. 🙌🏽🌟
#wednesdaywisdom#leadership#workethic
🎾 Netflix Slam 🎾
🇪🇸 Rafael Nadal vs Carlos Alcaraz 🇪🇸
Here's my thoughts on the latest Netflix attempt at live sports 💭
The production was unapologetically American 🇺🇸
The bright lights of Vegas, the on screen infographics and the gladiator style walk on's made this feel more like a heavyweight boxing match! Which I don't think was a bad thing.
Vegas wants sport! 🏉 🏎️ 🥊 🎾
Super Bowl, Formula 1, Boxing, Tennis. Vegas has it all. The City has a unique ability to put on an incredible show and this was no exception. Who knows what other sports we could see here in the future. El Clásico? ⚽️
Netflix knows what the crowd wants and are willing to make it happen. 🍿
This exhibition match was a clear statement from Netflix. There's only so many times we could see these two superstars face each other. Rather than wait for the luck of the draw in a tournament, Netflix made it happen on their terms.
The streaming giant has the will, ability and the funds to make these kinds of matches happen.
Traditionalists may not love it.
But for people who want to see the biggest names in sport go head-to-head more regularly this can only be a good thing!
I'm keen to know peoples thoughts on this.
Is the future of sports more of these 'exhibition' style events or shall we stick to what we know?
#Netflix#Streaming#Livesports
Last week, Sean Barber, Director of Partnerships at Storyful, attended the #PRWeekCrisisComms conference. ⭐️ He distilled the main insights from the event into 3 key themes that were top of mind for speakers and attendees alike:
1️⃣ Risk Mitigation & Misinformation: To mitigate risks related to misinformation, maintain detailed records of all company marketing activities to prevent deep fakes, secure local support in specific international markets, and establish comprehensive risk frameworks.
2️⃣ Storytelling & Brand Purpose: Cultural relevance is paramount. This is underscored by the need to remain authentic to your brand, particularly in addressing social issues. Plan and align consistent actions to your brand's core beliefs.
3️⃣ Consumer & Employee Advocacy: It’s essential to leverage your own employees. They can offer insights into your brand that surpass even those of customers at times.
A special thank you to PRWeek for organizing this engaging event, fostering valuable insights and connections across industries.
Last Thursday at our #PRWeekCrisisComms conferene, Jill Geer, chief communications and marketing officer at USA Gymnastics, discussed the organization's turbulent journey through crisis, highlighting key communications strategies implemented since her tenure began in 2021. She outlined the roadmap to recovery not only for the organization but also for the sport as a whole, with a focus on navigating the aftermath of the abuse scandal and preparing for the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics. #PRWeekDC#crisispr#crisiscomms#crisiscommunications#PRWeekConference
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#LinkedInSportsChallenge
Day 8 - How are recent trends & developments around diversity in sports ownership reshaping the landscape of sports?
It has been great to see the diversity in sports ownership. I think it has shaped sports by allowing a diverse group of people to own and invest in a diverse group of sports.
Some of the diverse sports:
- Lacrosse
- Pickleball
- Jai-Alai (Udonis Haslem)
The ownership in sports has really been cool to see with athletes normally in ownership of a sport they don’t play.
Excited to see where this continues to go and excited to join an ownership team one day. 😉
#LinkedInSports#SportsOwnership
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