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Rice Sports & Business Series
March 22, 2011
Lessons From Sports
“We did it for each other”
“I love these guys”
Coaching
Character Traits
Accountability
Red Bale, end coach at Rice
He held you accountable for your assignment
• Not just the results, but the process
Process MeasurementsWere you in the right place?At the right time?Did you use the right technique?
If not, why not?
Bill Conway – a business mentor:
If things are not successful – there are two questions to ask:
• Is it “you don’t know what to do”• Or “you don’t know how to do it”
Overcoming Obstacles
John Huff mantra when I joined OII – “out hustle the competition”
Company slogan (not OII)• “We deliver on time, every time, no
excuses”
Special Treatment
Eddie Wojeckic – legendary Rice Trainer
“Don’t ask for something we can’t do for everyone.”
Optimism
U.S. Olympic Team vs. Russians
“But not here – not TONIGHT”
Details Matter
Opportunity is everywhere
Defense – wins games – hard work – practice – every play counts
Set Long Term Goals
Get Stronger - Better
• Practice• 10,000 hours to reach world-class
Overall Strategy
What is the game plan?
Execute when it counts!
Performance
Your job is not an entitlement.
There is always somebody else waiting for a chance to play your
position.