An Incredible Team The Green Bay Packers finished the 2021 season with a 13-4 record. This was tied for the best record in the NFL and earned the team the right for a bye in the first round of the playoffs. The team’s quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, is the league’s presumptive MVP. His wide receiver, Davante […]
In his book The Packer Way, former executive vice president and general manager of the Green Bay Packers Ron Wolf tells the story of two significant hirings which took place in the winter of 1992. The first step was trading the team’s upcoming first round draft pick to the Atlanta Falcons for 3rd-string backup quarterback […]
Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn’t Do Hard Work. USA Today’s preview edition of the NFL profiled several talented young quarterbacks. For anyone that is a young leader (or experienced one for that matter), the following quotes give us insights into what is required to be a great leader in our chosen profession. Aaron Rodgers (for […]
Leaders are constantly seeking ways to expand their influence. This past summer, the readership of this site has grown over 900%. I’ve learned much and want to pass along my key learnings about multiplying readers and exponentially impacting the lives of others to you. In addition to some positive things I’ve learned, I will also pass on my blogging mistakes. Things That Work Read A Lot On the Subject of Blogging […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnlazjUDGh8 Current Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre once provided one of my favorite leadership quotes when he was asked if he was helping then back-up Green Bay Packer QB Aaron Rodgers get ready for the upcoming season. Favre responded “It’s my job to get myself ready. It’s Aaron Rodgers job to himself ready.” Described as “a force of normalness”, Rodgers has done a superlative job getting ready. […]
I am currently reading ESPN‘s Sal Paolantonio’s book How Football Explains America. If you’re looking for a book that gives context to the history and formation of the modern NFL, it is a quality resource. One of the book’s most interesting sections is the recap of the career of Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr. Here […]
In the July 23rd edition of the USA Today, there is a great article on former head coach and current Cleveland Browns team president Mike Holmgren. Holmgren is a great leader with a superlative resume. The following is a list of his accomplishments: 170-111 overall record in 17 years of coaching. 15 times finished first or second in his division. […]
