Dec 22, 2011 | Leadership
A great quarterback on the football field, and a great point guard on the basketball court “see the field.” In the midst of a lot of flailing arms and legs; crowds roaring; and people yelling at them, they can slow down the action and make the play. My...
Dec 20, 2011 | Business Continuity Strategies, Leadership
I got absolutely terrific news yesterday. My daughter who is the nurse back in Pittsburgh just got her semester grades for her first year in her Masters program. She received a perfect 4.0! She is now working full-time, going to school at night, and living 2400 miles...
Nov 18, 2011 | Business Strategy, Leadership
There is a tragic story coming out of Oklahoma State University this morning. Head Women’s Basketball coach Kurt Budke and his assistant Miranda Serna were killed in an airplane crash following a recruiting trip. This happens as college basketball is getting...
Nov 14, 2011 | Extra Points, Leadership
Bench Strength. I was at the Seahawks game yesterday as they played the Baltimore Ravens at Century Link Field. The hero of the game was certainly the team’s kicker, Steven Hauschka. Hauschka kicked 5 field goals that were the difference in the Seahawks victory....
Nov 10, 2011 | Business Strategy, Leadership
I guess maybe the Board of Trustees read my blog post today. They have relieved Coach Joe Paterno of his duties immediately. This isn’t the last we will hear of this. The fallout will be widespread and legends and reputations tarnished. This isn’t a...
Nov 9, 2011 | Business Continuity Strategies, Business Strategy, Leadership
It only takes one mistake… Legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is stepping down at the end of the season and leaving Happy Valley in disgrace. Not for anything that happened on the football field; not for wins and losses; and not even for NCAA...
