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We wrote an article last year on the value of Major League Soccer. It is and will continue to grow. #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #mlssoccer #sportsindustry #linkedinsports https://lnkd.in/eqGEHu7Y

Go check out my first published article on Total Apex Sports. #sports #sportswriting #linkedinsports #newenglandpatriots

Baseball is ridiculous, but between the league’s 30 franchises, it’s a $79b industry so there’s a lot to learn from it. If you’ve read some of my other posts, you know I’m a mom to a baseball player.  Fortunately for me and my bank account, I don’t have to travel to Costa Rica, Ecuador, or Mumbai. Headed to Iowa this weekend for a tournament – don’t be jealous! I love watching my son play, but watching baseball on TV? Not my thing. I'd rather spend my time binging on reality shows like Real Housewives, 90 Day Fiancé, & Vanderpump Rules. Just like baseball, there are lessons to be learned from #realitytv. Why It's Ridiculous: Besides the fact it's long, there’s a guy who stands higher and mightier than the rest of the team – periodically side eying the rest of the field. On the other end, someone's eagerly waiting to hit the ball that's being whipped at him, hoping not to get clobbered. Miss three good pitches, and it's bench time while you wait your turn to do it all over again. But if you hit it, it's a sprint to 1st base while everyone tries to stop you. Winning means high-fives and helmet slaps, but the next day, it's a new game. Practice, evaluate errors, improve, hone skills, and aim to do better next time! When Baseball & Work Collide: People: Every team member has a crucial role in our success. From top down, we rely on each other. Attitude: Attitude is everything. Bad body language or not cheering teammates on will get a kid benched. Part of their role is lifting each other up & staying positive when things get tough. Negativity is draining, so it's crucial to foster a supportive environment. Leadership & Game Plan: Coaches play a crucial role. Without a solid strategy, winning becomes much harder. Effective leaders set goals, enable skill development, make decisions, & motivate their teams.   Communication: Have you ever seen some of those baseball signs? To an outsider, they’re so unclear! In baseball, understanding signs and strategies is vital. It's similar to the workplace where effective communication and collaboration are key to success. Stats: Gamechanger is legit. Instant replays of games, player stats, and more. Stats shape lineups & analyze player performance. Businesses rely on KPIs & performance metrics for data-driven decisions. Using those stats to provide honest, constructive feedback is important. Adaptability: a couple of weeks ago, the pitcher took a hit to his face. He's fine, but out for a bit. Change is like the challenges on the field—it's inevitable. Economic factors, competition, etc. can hinder success. Being resilient, adaptable, and understanding potential obstacles are crucial for winning. Maybe baseball isn’t ridiculous! If you're in Moline this weekend, come say hi. I’ll be the mom wearing the “Baseball Mom” t-shirt. Just kidding, I’ll be the only mom not wearing that because it’ll ruin my tan lines. Go #rakecity! #baseball #boymom #iLoveBaseball https://lnkd.in/gw8qXq_H

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Many thoughts on potential Major League Baseball (MLB) expansion into Raleigh. I will elaborate in my forthcoming book: #TBSBravesKid

#NBA Finals 24 - It can't get any better. Why is that? One of the most successful franchises in the NBA - the Boston Celtics are back in the finals against the Dallas Mavericks - the generation after Dirkules, Dirk Nowitzki. Why am I looking forward to the 2024 Finals? 1. As a German, part of my heart beats for the Mavs. Dirk has proven that being tied to a franchise or organization can push teammates. He never played for another franchise, showed patiences, worked hard every day, was a true leader and role model and it paid off! NBA champion 2011! First time in Mavs history. His legacy is more than a ring, it's the person and the values he represents. Now it's time for Luka Magic! A player who has shown the NBA that basketball IQ, decision making and 100% confidence in himself can beat the best coached athletes and the most expensive squats. Both teams have some world-class leaders, but also a perfect team composition, because you can't be successful with just one top performer. Even Micheal Jordan couldn't do that. It's a team that wins, never a single person. 2. Whoever wins the NBA is playing for the best 7. There is not just one game to win, you have to have a strategy, every teammate has to perform because not even the best player can win all (at least 4) games alone. The most important lessons I learned playing in a team 🏀 - Offense wins a game, but defense wins the championship! Defense is always a team win! 3. Because I got love 4 the game. #Basketball is more than sport. At least for me. There are many common approaches in basketball compared to my professional life as a Business Unit Manager at Intelizign. ➡️ Just being a "scorer" is not enough to be consistently successful - you need to have a great team by your side. The best leader can have bad days, but the team will step up because they are empowered. ➡️ Patiences and a strategy are necessary to be successful. A quick win can be motivating, a loss is not the end of the road, and you may need a little more time to achieve your goals! Stay focused. "I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying." Micheal Jordan - nothing to add to that! ➡️ Commitment is a very strong signal to your environment, it shows team members, customers and interested parties that you are all in. This motivates and builds trust. Would you rather buy from and work with someone who loves (the game) what he/she does, or someone who has the best pitches and slides? The perfect match is skills, commitment and honesty. Our motto at Intelizign is "No nonsense company" and we truly believe in our values! What do you think about this? Do you agree or disagree? #Intelizign #leadership #Basketball

📊🏀 Trying something new! Discover how the Minnesota Timberwolves have transformed from "cellar dwellers" to playoff contenders. My latest blog combines basketball insights with data analytics to explore their journey and key strategies behind their success. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/d5jVwdjw If you like it, subscribe for more upcoming blogs! #NBA #Timberwolves #BasketballAnalytics #SportsData #Playoffs #DataDriven #SportsBlog #Basketball #ESPN

One thing this Celtics team has taught us is that you can build a Championship caliber team the old fashion way … smart General Management and the draft. This team here is a product of Danny Ainge’s brilliance. The C’s stockpiled draft picks for like 3 years and got JB and Tatum IN THE SAME draft. Then their brilliant young coach Brad Stevens moved to the front office … and they have built out that roster, and now look at them. 😲 As a Lakers fan I cringe admitting all this but Boston’s organization has been quite brilliant over the last 5 or so years … now it’s paying off. (Of course I’m making these ‘24 Finals about LA, what type of Lakers fan would I be otherwise 🤷♂️😁👏) Now Lakers, we been pretty good as well. We’ve actually had really good rosters lately but we haven’t been able maximize or motivate the talent. That’s why I say we need Hurley. Much respect to JJ Reddick but we can’t waste our time there. We can’t waste a draft assets on Bronny. We gotta be smart, and Pelinka is very smart so I have all the confidence in the world. But a potential Celtics dynasty with JB and Tatum is not acceptable on any level, Jeanie. On any level. Time to get even smarter, Lake Show💯 Let’s go🔥 (Correction: JB and JT went in consecutive top 5 draft picks, they weren’t selected in the same draft … which buttresses my point imagine getting these two guys in consecutive drafts in the lottery💯… Danny Ainge was brilliant with what he did in his time as GM) #nba #basketball #celtics #lakers #nbafinals

too much $$$ out there for it not to happen #sportsjournalism #sportsnews #sportsmedia #sportsmanagement #sportsbiz #sports #sportsevents #sportsentertainment #sportsbusiness #sportsindustry  #sportsmarketing #sportsfan #business #sportbusiness #sport #sportmanagement