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I was honored to have written this piece as the cover story for CoSIDA Magazine this month. The link is here… We’re the diggers, the storytellers, the listeners, the notetakers, the partners, the fixers; yet for all the work we do in a people business, the pressures we take on to help other people can …
The issue of mental health and wellness among athletes of all levels is going to become an increasingly popular topic in the years to come. Once taboo, athletes like Michael Phelps and Kevin Love are part of a growing group that have shown others it is OK to discuss, understand and deal with the mental …
Facebook has taken some hits recently for privacy issues, spamming, fake news and the like, but some of its tools, including, yes, birthdays, and memories, still hold great value to me. Especially memories, and this year has been quite a year of memories and milestones the last four months. On this Friday, the last of …
We have written several times on storytelling and its continued value in all forms; knowing who you are, what you do and being able to communicate that fact simply and succinctly in a world of white noise is more valuable today than ever before. Lots of screaming going on, but when you listen, what are …
The following was compiled by Syracuse student Sam Birdsall, and is part of our Columbia University Sports Podcast (CUSP Show) series. You can hear over 100 episodes here as well. It’s amazing the things you learn when you ask some questions. While many in the sports business and academic fields know Scott Rosner, how many …
In a world that is increasing social media, text first, the value of showing up for things, and actually meeting someone is still and should always be, priority one. Case in point from this past weekend at the Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championships outside Philadelphia, an event I have worked on and seen grow for …
Anyone who is around sports or entertainment knows at least a little about the star power of the Golden State Warriors. Whether Steve Kerr’s team wins the NBA title again this year or not, the household names not just on the court but in the front office, have transcended every area of popular culture, entrepreneurship, …
A few years ago on Sunday morning as I was going to get bagels I heard New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan on “Ed Randall’s Talking Baseball” show on WFAN in New York talking about how the simplest of actions with his father, playing catch after work, were some of his brightest memories. Often times in …
I was listening to Alec Baldwin’s great “Here’s the Thing” podcast this past week and his guest was the legendary musician/songwriter/activist David Crosby. Crosby, who has lived many a life, talked about what keeps him going more than the money. His answer was pretty simple, and it wasn’t contrived at all. The joy of seeing …
The following originally appeared on Portada The NBA (@NBA) has become more of a global game than ever before, and the numbers of players entering this past weekend’s start of action from around the world bear that out. All 16 teams competing in the playoffs will feature at least one international player. The Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) and …