Tag Archives: vision
Mission, Vision, Goals, Values
I am someone who is very connected to mission and purpose, goals and objectives. The day-to-day procedures are important, but ought not to be without a compass guided by vision, lived by values and driven toward purpose and mission. Even if those end goals are lofty and years ahead of where you are now, I […]
Mission
Are you actually on a mission? Or are you just saying you are? What does it mean to be on a mission? Do you have a mission statement? Do you tell people what it is that you stand for, what you represent, and what your purpose is? Mission is important but it’s even more important […]
The Definition of Sport
According to Mirriam-Webster, the definition of sport is “a contest or game in which people do certain physical activities according to a specific set of rules and compete against each other.” Pretty good right? Welp, my job is done here – we’ve successfully defined sport and can now end the debate on anything that isn’t […]
On Leadership
A great leader knows where they are going before they set out on the road. They start with dreams, vision, and goals. They communicate then delegate. They start with the big stuff before they delegate out responsibilities. Know where you are going before you get on the road. Go Forth!
On Building Something
What do you do all day? What’s the point? Do you have a mission or vision? Build something so great that people would miss it if it were gone. Care about the things you do and the people you serve. It won’t go unnoticed. And be authentic. Authenticity counts when you’re trying to build trust, […]
Collegiate Athletics – Many Sports, One Team
Have you ever considered how diverse a university’s or college’s following might be? Consider the fact that these programs often support teams for more than one sport, usually in the range of 8-10 and for some, as many as 30 or more. We will look at this from a few different angles, but lets first […]
Mission, Vision, Values, Goals
I believe that mission, vision, values and goals are critical to the success of an organization. The day-to-day procedures are important, but ought not to be without a compass of direction and end goals. Even if those end goals are lofty and years ahead of where you are now, your organization will be feel lost […]
Job Descriptions
Have you ever thought about what your job description really says? Does it accurately reflect the work that you do and the value you provide? Certainly it takes some time to get acclimated to a new job and after a few months you are probably set in what your role is and how you make […]
Athletics Equipment Manager Part 4 of 4
If this is your first time reading this blog, you might want to check out part 1, part 2 and part 3. This post will pick up where part 3 left off. I started my professional experience at the University of Notre Dame in July 2007 under the title of Assistant Equipment Manager. In that […]
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