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Analyzing Fnatic's Strategy in the Grand Finals - Leadership Insights In the video transcription, the focus is on Fnatic's response to a challenging situation in a Grand Finals match. The team is down 10-5 in the first map and the in-game leader, Pronax, is seen trying to rally and settle down his team. The importance of a solid pistol start is emphasized as they watch the clock tick down. The team needs to regroup and strategize effectively to turn the game around. The transcript highlights the pressure and urgency faced by Fnatic as they navigate through the intense competition. #Fnatic #esports #CSGO #GrandFinals #inGameLeaders #Pronax #teamwork #comeback #strategy #vizard

Geeks Who Like Sports is back with some fiery sports takes! 🏈 This week, Lee and Ray break down the struggles of Daniel Jones after his latest rough outing. With just 2 TDs and 9 INTs (3 of which were returned for touchdowns) since signing his mega deal, is Daniel Jones still the future of the Giants? Get the full analysis in the latest episode. #GeeksWhoLikeSports #NFL #Giants #DanielJones #Leadership

In business and leadership, parallels with top sports athletes often pave the way for peak performance and success. As a mentor, coach, and an always-on learner, this clip captivated me. It highlights the significance of remarkable assists that lead to scoring, emphasizing the role of champions in supporting their team members. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/gdCWvEZR #teamwork #leadership

I know firsthand how crucial time management and work-life balance are within marketing, and especially within an industry as fast paced as esports. Alice Whorley, our Head of Operations, highlights these essential skills in her latest discussion on running successful esports tournaments, events and within other aspects of her role. In my own role, time management has been the difference between feeling overwhelmed and staying in control (or desperately trying to). Whether it’s coordinating with different departments or planning long-term strategies, having a structured approach is essential. Here are some things that worked for me: 1️⃣ Prioritise Your Day: Each morning on my commute, I identify the top tasks tasks that need my immediate attention. I check my calendar to see what meetings I have that day and write down a few points in preparation. This helps me stay focused on what’s most important and gives me less of an overwhelming start when I get to my desk. 🚇 2️⃣ Take Breaks: Don't just schedule your work tasks-schedule your snack breaks too! It’s easy to forget the time when you're working, but taking short breaks to get up from my desk has helped me stay productive throughout the day. For example, I try to avoid booking meetings at midday, in hopes I can try and avoid the post lunch crash by eating on time! 🥙 3️⃣ Set Boundaries: Whether it's defining work hours or setting expectations with colleagues, clear boundaries have been key to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If the workload is high and resource is strained, I try to remain honest about what to realistically expect from the output, adjusting and stripping back resource on campaigns or projects, to allocate elsewhere that might need to take priority. Making your time and resource stretch as much as possible is essential, but knowing when to stop being the yes man is crucial to both yourself and your team in the long run.🛑 4️⃣ Task Management Tools: Some of the best task and time management tools I'd recommend are: Notion, Google Calendar (Or any calendar) and a good old to do list. Notion is incredible for having a central and collaborative space for both you and your colleagues. From task assignment, to monitoring project timelines, it's by far one of the main tools I'd recommend to any business. Google Calendar, or any calendar, is a great way to keep on top of all of my meetings. However, it's also a great tool to block out time to get things done, especially if you can't seem to find the time without interruptions. Lastly, and by far the main thing that holds my life together, are to do lists! Simple, yet effective, and it feels great to see the green tick boxes (I use emojis ✅ ) at the end of a long day! 🎉 Remember, managing your time well means you're less likely to start Googling questions like this before a deadline: "How to build a time machine", "Do time machines really not exist?", or "Was Back to the Future REALLY not based on true events?". 😐

Which sports movie most impacted your perspective as a leader?

Have you heard of our brand new ‘Esports Leadership’ qualifications? British Esports and Leadership Skills Foundation discuss more about the opportunities available for young people to gain and develop valuable leadership and employability skills here, filmed whilst at Bett Global 2024 👇🎬 #esportsedu #britishesports #leadership

Did you know the Los Angeles Dodgers are playing the New York Yankees this weekend? Did you also know the game will be widely broadcast, both in local markets and around the globe? It's all true! Learn about that and more by reading this series preview:

As a big MLB fan, I find these All-Star uniforms are an interesting branding question. There seems to be a big investment in the League brands (AL/NL) -- IOW the "inside baseball" brands (pun intended) nobody cares much about in a massively watched event vs. the customer-oriented brands that are well-known, inspire fierce loyalty, and drive more value. Slapping neon colors on isn't going to solve the underlying conflict there. Bring back team unis! ;-)

Have you been tuning into the Olympics coverage over the past week? There are so many leadership lessons to be learned from these incredible athletes & their coaches! Truly a masterclass in dedication, resilience, teamwork, & developing potential! We hope you take the time to watch & discuss with your team. Here's a few more opportunities to tune in this week before the event comes to a close! https://buff.ly/2XCacTg What are some of your favorite moments from the Paris Olympics? Share them in the comments below! #leadership #teamwork #wellbeing #resilience #potential #talentdevelopment

With the National Basketball Association (NBA) season ending, we are now crowning the Boston Celtics as the NBA champions. With two superstars as the cornerstone for success, they've built one of the best teams around them. This season has shown that it's not about individual star power, but rather the collective effort of the entire team. When players work together, share the ball, and support each other on both ends of the court, they create a synergy that individual talent alone can't achieve. This collaborative approach leads to more consistent performance and, ultimately, championships. It's a powerful reminder that in any field, teamwork truly makes the dream work. #teamwork #sportsleadership