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What a way to start my day! Corrie Kelly pixie dusted my Ducktorate, Mouseters in Disney Hospitality, and Mouseters in Career Readiness! She truly is a fairy godmother! I can’t wait to earn my Goofy Graduate and many more Mouseters! Brandon Rhodes, SHRM-CP, Elyse Allen, Ali Manion, Corrie Kelly, Ryan Geno, Josh Brasher, Abbi Dial, Paige Vascik, Peter Cardinale #disneycollegeprogram #dcp #disneyprograms #castlife #disneyprogramslearning

🏀Last week's exhilarating showdown on the basketball court offered more than just a thrilling game -it underscored a timeless truth: the power of a cohesive team. South Carolina's triumphant win wasn't just about individual prowess; it was a testament to the strength of unity and teamwork. In a competition where other teams boasted superstar players, South Carolina stood out for their unwavering cohesion and collective effort. While individual talent undoubtedly has its place, this victory serves as a powerful reminder that when it comes to achieving extraordinary results, the whole truly is greater than the sum of its parts. Organizations, take note: the era of celebrating individual achievements at the expense of team unity is behind us. Just as South Carolina emerged victorious through solidarity, so too can businesses and teams thrive when they prioritize collaboration, communication, and a shared sense of purpose. When individuals are recognized and celebrated within the context of a strong team dynamic, the possibilities are limitless. Cohesive teams not only weather storms and overcome challenges - they soar to new heights, achieving feats that would be impossible for any one individual alone. So let's heed the lessons from the basketball court and apply them to our organizations. Let's foster environments where teamwork is championed, collaboration is valued, and every member feels empowered to contribute their unique strengths toward a shared goal. Because when we invest in our teams, we're not just building success - we're building a legacy. #Teamwork #Unity #Success 🏀

Storytelling is an essential element of any organizational change effort. The impact of expanding pathways into great careers is felt at an individual level. We hear these stories regularly in the TN GYO Center. Storytelling can turn the tide toward the expansion of work-to-learn pathways for every profession. #Worktolearn #apprenticeship

Here we are! At the doorsteps of a brand-new year. 📆 And most of us begin to ponder what we’ve actually accomplished in the past twelve months. But why is it important to do that? Three reasons this kind of self-reflection is so important: 🌟 It helps you refocus on how far you've come. Taking time to pat yourself on the back for a job well done is a powerful way to remember that no matter what life throws at you, you’ll have the grit to work through it. 🌟 It helps you connect the dots in life. When we're in the daily grind, we often lose sight of the bigger picture. Reflecting back over a longer period of time helps us see the connections that we might have otherwise missed. 🌟 It can help you decide what to bring with you into the New Year and what should be left behind. Not all things need to be carried forward. Reflecting helps you realize what you want to leave in the past. When you look back over this past year, what are some of YOUR highlights? Share your top one or two. I can't wait to hear them and celebrate with you. 🙌

And the Emmy goes to...you. What difference would it make being recognized in your career, life, and attitude? A whole lot. The son of a close friend of mine, James, won an Emmy a few weeks back for a piece he did. James (a great guy) had been quietly working as a development producer for some years now. But imagine how he felt the day after winning this Emmy - as though his whole life had changed. And it has. But do we need to win an Emmy for that feeling? Not necessarily, but being recognized for our work does make a big difference. There are many people out there that deserve the equivalent of an Emmy each and every day and who often receive nothing more than a paycheck. And while money is wonderful, recognition can sometimes be even better. Which is why it is important for companies to realize the impact it makes on an employee to be recognized for their work. When we are awarded for an achievement, all of a sudden the work that we do becomes lighter, more important, more fun. We all want to know and feel like we are making a difference. And when someone else sees it, we see it better in ourselves. In fact, this is what Oprah Winfrey said in a Harvard commencement speech some years ago: "I have to say that the single most important lesson I learned in 25 years talking every single day to people was that there’s a common denominator in our human experience….The common denominator that I found in every single interview is we want to be validated. We want to be understood." Back to James. Now that he's been recognized, how do you think he'll approach his next piece of work? Certainly with more confidence, surely with more enthusiasm, and absolutely with a renewed determination. Who can you bestow those feeling on? Who in your circle can you recognize to give them the push they need to achieve even more? And If you are in a company that doesn't recognize achievement, put together your own group that nominates one person a year. Set goals. Compete. Clap for the winners and keep working until you are one of them, because with hard work and determination there is absolutely no doubt that you will be.

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence therefore is not an act but a habit."- Aristotle🌟🏆 At WPRS, we are firm believers in celebrating our team's victories and acknowledging their hard work. Recently, we introduced a victory bell to be rung whenever a big win is achieved! 🔔 To cherish these moments, we jot them down in our Worthington yellow book to remember these wins along our journey! How do you celebrate your wins? Comment below!

As we bid farewell to 2023, take a trip down memory lane with our PR events and office shenanigans. Here's to a year of success and camaraderie! #YearInReview #PRFamily 🌟 #YearInReview #NewBeginnings"

Once in a blue moon, I'll meet someone who trivializes sports as a career choice. Sometimes they minimize the value of sports to society entirely. "You're just moving a ball around a field," they'll say. I thought about this on my trip home from the Pac-12 Conference women's basketball championship, where USC upset Stanford in a *nationally-televised* matinee on ESPN. My simple response to those people on the career front is that sports hold value as entertainment, no different than cinema or books. But the latter part of that attitude...of sports having low value to society? There are infinite answers and anecdotes to dispel that (and the sheer volume and variety are really evidence enough...). But for recency, I want to highlight someone from the game I was at: USC hooper McKenzie Forbes, who hung 26/5 on the No. 2 team in the country (Stanford) and was named tournament Most Outstanding Player after the win. The video below is her postgame interview with the great Holly Rowe. Watch it and tell me the positive personality traits that are on display: https://lnkd.in/eQ98uu6Y I see and hear, in order of appearance: - Resilience - Community - Work ethic - Self-esteem - Passion - Selflessness - Respect - Radiance Sports give youth the environment to receive and develop each of these traits. Kenzie first entered my radar because she's from Folsom. She impressively started her NCAA career at Cal, transfered to Harvard, and now is a grad student at USC (🎓 All top schools for academics). Along the way she did whatever necessary to achieve her goals and do what was in her control to make them happen, regardless of the things outside of her control. #Resilience After she moved to the LA area, I learned from an interview that she was very active in the Boston community and was hopeful to continue that with a homeless outreach organization in SoCal. So, I recommended to her The Giving Spirit, an org I've helped out in the past, and then put her on the founder's radar along with a program idea to maximize her potential community impact given her background. #Community Kenzie personifies the irrefutable power and value of sports - which is why I started my company Athlete Strategies, to amplify sports' reach and impact. So to answer those who don't see the value... Sports exist because they immeasurably improve the quality of life for us all, far beyond our sight and individual knowledge. #linkedinsports University of Southern California USC Athletics Harvard University Harvard Athletics University of California, Berkeley Cal Athletics

Just for some fun, and because I’m not a big prankster on April 1st, here are my 1st quarter Most Likely Awards (maybe I should create actual prizes for the next round. Most likely to include Disney in a LI post? KELLY IANNONE Most likely to provide a message that motivates me? Maurice Philogene Most likely to banter about NCAA college football rivals? Amy Sylvis (USC) vs Brian Briscoe (Utah) Most likely to provide thought provoking quotes? Andrew Rosenberg Most likely to talk about one think passionately? Tzvi 'LLC' Weiser (LLC’s), and Bill Fanter (Options Trading) (Tie) Most likely to be the quickest to reply to a question I have? Elijah Brown Add your own most likely award in the comments.

Our latest blog post is a collaborative article written by three of our distinguished career coaches - Nicole Britenriker, Trinity Monteiro & Antonio Williams! 🚀 💫 They share their advice to Black middle managers in the industry on how to advance their careers and advocate for themselves in their roles. ✌ Check it out here - https://lnkd.in/eUkkvegz #linkedinsports #sportsbiz #careercoaching #careeradvice #careergrowth #blackhistorymonth #blackinsportsbiz