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"Don't you know that every kick is a boost?" <- what Rue McClanahan's (Blanche Devereaux on Golden Girls) mother said after Rue was told she would never work on television. Golden Girls, of course, went on to win numerous awards and continues to play on television 40 years later. What is the lesson from this? One takeaway for me is that someone else's opinion of your capabilities is not prophetic. You CAN be successful regardless of others' opinions. Secondly, rejection and setbacks are an inevitable part of your career journey. Use these setbacks as springboards to take you to greater heights. Lastly, may we all do our best to give more boosts. Hopefully, without the kicks included. You can see the full speech here: https://lnkd.in/gz-bsF9g

Watch this video. Who really made this play happen? This video came to me recently of a great play that happened 40 years ago in 1984. Two of my Gator teammates made this play that broke the game wide open in our favor. However,  the average fan was oblivious of all that took place among those five offensive linemen in front of the quarterback which made the play possible. I was down in middle of that mass of humanity 40 years ago (Number #60 offensive guard)  The offensive line must block and protect so that an offensive play can be executed. A game is usually won down in the trenches in a violent interaction between the offensive and defensive fronts. The offensive lineman doesn’t have any stats and fans are not cheering for them individually as you see in this video clip. The only recognition is from his coaches, teammates and some media who understands the lineman’s role. His job is to make other players look good without the spotlight! It’s a selfless mindset that the fraternity of offensive linemen take pride in helping others get the accolades on the team. How would this same mindset affect your business, organization, department, church, or in a home? Someone has said, “The credit is immaterial as long as the cause is advanced.” So my question is, have you stop and thanked the “offensive linemen types” that are in your life? Who are the people that work behind-the-scenes and go unnoticed? Take a moment of time and express your gratitude to them. Most likely they are not looking for any recognition or praise but just doing their job well is satisfaction enough.  A sincere “Thank you” from you will go a long way. It still doesn’t cost anything to be nice!

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I hope everyone (at least my Northern Hemisphere friends) had a great summer. Taking a break from social media was just what I needed! But, now we're back with the Nice Guy/Gal Awards. For those of you who aren't familiar with the awards, we are looking to celebrate those people in our lives who are good people. Every Friday, I’ll share nominations for people who have been identified as nice guys (and gals). If you want to nominate someone, just shoot me a private message by 5:00 EST on Thursday. There are only 3 requirements: 1) you have to be connected to the person you nominate 2) you can only nominate one person per week 3) you can’t nominate yourself 😀   If you want to provide a brief reason for your selection, that’s great, but it’s not a requirement. Let’s recognize people who make a difference simply by being nice. Have a great week, everyone.   https://lnkd.in/efTdSmWY #network #sportsbiz #people #niceguy #networking #sportsmarketing

Well, that game certainly didn't disappoint. And the market wasn't bad either. It still remains to be seen whether the powers that be (i.e., the casino owners) want Vegas to host another #SuperBowl, but it seems to have been a great day/weekend/week in Sin City. Let's have another great week by starting it with opening nominations for the Nice Guy/Gal Awards. Every Friday, I’ll share nominations for people who have been identified as nice guys (and gals). If you want to nominate someone, just shoot me a private message by 5:00 EDT on Thursday. There are only 3 requirements: 1) you have to be connected to the person you nominate 2) you can only nominate one person per week 3) you can’t nominate yourself 😀   If you want to provide a brief reason for your selection, that’s great, but it’s not a requirement. Let’s recognize people who make a difference simply by being nice. Have a great day, everyone. https://lnkd.in/ei8mg2Qa   #network #sportsbiz #people #niceguy #networking #sportsmarketing

ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT Did you know that Matthew McConaughey was a keynote speaker at the Association for Talent Development (ATD) national conference last month in New Orleans? For McConaughey, his famous phrase represents a positive outlook:  “‘Alright, alright, alright’ is basically three affirmations of the three things that character that I was playing had in that scene,” he said. “I think optimism is survival. And that’s a part of that affirmation even if you’re not getting what you want; it’s about belief.” To read more, see link in comments! #learninganddevelopment #professionaldevelopment

What is your "I'm going to cut down the nets" dream? Jimmy Valvano's dream in 1980: "I'm going to win a national championship and cut the nets down". The team visualized and practiced achieving the dream by cutting the nets down. He painted the picture for them: "If I can get you to see what I'm seeing, to dream what I'm dreaming, we can win it." At first it was awkward, and year 1 didn't end well. It took 3 years of ups and downs before the manifestation of his vision in one of the greatest upsets ever. Do you think NC State wins it all in 1983 without Jimmy V's clear vision and belief he instilled in his team? Have you visualized your dream? Imagined the time and place it will happen? The challenges you'll have to overcome? The behaviors you'll have to exude? The feeling you'll have when it's accomplished? Paint your picture. Make your dream tangible and explainable in detail. Start April with 2 minutes of inspiration from Jimmy V:

Arts & Culture Partnerships: Beauty & MrBeast Last month was a unique moment in Sydney Opera House history. We don’t normally do product activations on the Forecourt, but this wasn’t an ordinary ask. MrBeast is the most viewed person on the Planet, Gen Z’s ‘Oprah Winfrey’, who also appeared on the Opera House Forecourt giving things away, but that was 10-years ago! MrBeasts swift rise has been spurred by massive changes in the media landscape where individuals have replaced institutions as the gatekeepers of entertainment and information. Credit: Time Magazine. MrBeasts event provided a unique opportunity to embody the Opera House mission of being ‘Everyone’s House,’ by attracting a Gen Z audience, hosting a free public event, and generating partnership revenue to continue fulfilling our strategy. Other brands typically pay between US$2.5 million to $3 million for a MrBeast shout-out, and running an ad before one of his videos is similarly costly (Time Magazine). Thus, not only did the Opera House benefit financially, but we also gained by association. While exposure is not the Opera Houses primary need, demonstrating that it is a place for 'Everyone' and raising funds so we can continue to do so, is a priority. Props to the Head of Partnerships Chloe Sawyer and the #SydneyOperaHouse team and of course #MrBeast👏 🍫 Feastables and the extended team Luisa Caro Jane Dillon & Annabelle Gigliotti Organic Australia #Partnerships #ArtsFunding #Marketing #Culture Watch analysis from #GruenHQ Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) #WillAnderson #LiannaRossi #ToddSimpson #SunitaGloster #JaneCaro

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