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Six Years Later: Why Motivational Speaker Randy Pausch Still Inspires

Recently I re-watched Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture. It’s been six years since he passed away, leaving an incredible legacy as a motivational speaker. Pausch was a university professor and father of three young kids who, while defying prostate cancer, summed up what he had learned in life in his final teaching lesson. That lecture was […]

Phil Mickelson Hired the Ultimate Team Building Consultant—and You Can Too

Phil Mickelson, like other pro golfers, has one person at his side to help him compete in tournaments like the British Open this week: his caddie. It’s a key decision. The caddie is a close consultant who, if the job is done right, makes Team Phil better equipped and more confident in this individual sport. […]

The Art of Negotiation: The LeBron James Deal

The sports world has been abuzz today with the announcement that LeBron James will return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, capping off an improbable return to the team he left four years ago.  The negotiation process is fascinating, especially one that is under such incredible scrutiny.  With all the unexpected twists and turns, we can learn […]