Thanks to supporters of “Necessary Roughness”
So I get this great comment on my Facebook Wall from Chrissy Carew, who sought me out because a friend told her about my book, “Necessary Roughness: New Rules for the Contact Sport of Life,” and Chrissy is a “football girl.” Besides being a master personal and business coach www.coachcarew.com , she founded another website,…
Read MoreWomen: Do You Play Fantasy Football? Why?
Over 18 million people engage in Fantasy Football in this country. Some of them are women. Can women be happy (fulfilled) playing Fantasy Football? This woman cannot. My brother-in-law sweetly invited me to join his “league”—he has 14 men and one woman so far, and I turned him down. He responded, “maybe down the road.”…
Read MoreNFL Hall Of Fame – The Lessons It Teaches In Business and Life
Huge, strong, accomplished football men baring their souls, sharing their hearts, crying with love and gratitude for their mothers and grandmothers! Everything a football girl could love. And love it I did. Yesterday I watched my TIVO’s NFL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, from pregame to post. It did not disappoint. I cried all the…
Read MoreA Female Motivational Speaker's Perspective: Women, You Will LOVE The NFL Hall of Fame!
As a female motivational speaker, and avid football lover, I am SO excited for the NFL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies. They will be televised, live, this Saturday, August 6 on ESPN and NFL Network. I suggest TIVOing it to watch later, so you can savor every emotional moment. That’s what I intend to do.…
Read MoreLeadership Lessons: Peyton Manning Inspires Again!
When it comes to leadership lessons, Peyton, Peyton—you’ve done it again—you’ve inspired me! I dedicated my book Necessary Roughness to you, because you inspired the first words, “The intention to get to a certain place makes you unstoppable.” That was in week 5 of the 2008 season, when you were unstoppable, and led your Colts…
Read MoreTough Coaches Rule!
Tough coaches are hiring and letting go—that’s what the NFL teams are doing with free agent players–in fast-forward mode. We, here in the real world, can’t do it as quickly with as much money at stake. But, there are parallels and lessons that are applicable and valuable. Here’s one of them. When I was getting…
Read MoreFootball and Business: Mission Accomplished, NFL is Back!
Football and Business: Mission Accomplished, NFL is Back!
Read MoreCustomer Service Tips: 5 Steps To Creating Satisfied Customers
Customer Service Tips: 5 Steps To Creating Satisfied Customers
Read MoreHow Men and Women Communicate – See Mimi In Action!
See one of Mimi’s many hilarious Moments about how men and women communicate!
Read MoreRaise Your Personal Debt Ceiling? No Way!
Since the NFL CBA is not done yet, I feel like I’m in a state of suspended animation. In fact, that’s how a lot of us feel about our businesses in this economy. Our profits are getting better – not as good as the good ol’ days, but better than the last two years. Many…
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