Green Sports Alliance’s Post

Ever felt that rush when your favorite sports team clinches the championship? Whether you’re a fan of [Your Favorite Team] or just love the thrill, there’s magic in seeing hard work, training, and teamwork pay off with that ultimate prize—lifting the silverware. And here’s the twist: Success in sports mirrors success in business. A winning team isn’t just star players; it’s a unit where everyone knows their role, training is a passion, and the focus is laser-sharp. It's about more than just the trophy—it's the journey, the sacrifices, and the shared victory. In business, while the "trophy" might be different, the principles are the same. Every successful team operates like a championship sports team—and remember, you are the 🗝 key player if you want to be. #Leadership #BusinessSuccess #Sports #CofounderTips #INFINITIN

🎞️ Did you hear? Steve Hank, Affinaquest EVP for Collegiate Athletics, will be featured on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid! Joined by Dan Stahl and Patrick Nowlin, this documentary series shares best practices for #collegiateathletics departments to maximize limited resources, reveal hidden fans, and generate incremental revenue. Exciting content is coming soon! Watch for more recommendations and successes from these #sportsbiz leaders.

📢 For decision-makers in sports organizations – this is for you! Malmö Floorball Club turned challenges into success through their partnership with Sportidealisten. Highlights include: ✅ Enhanced digital presence and branding ✅ New revenue streams and partnerships ✅ Stronger leadership and youth development Smart strategies and effective solutions can help your club achieve sustainable growth too. 🔗 Want to know more? Explore the full case study: https://lnkd.in/dTa6ZTbW #SportsLeadership #StrategicDevelopment #SportManagement

With the Olympics around the corner take a moment join this EY Lane4 webinar and learn about leadership and high performace through the lens of professional athletes. #teams #leadership

The Importance of Instilling Good Values and Sportsmanship In sports, victories and defeats are just part of the game. What truly defines an athlete—and a leader—are the values they embody and the sportsmanship they display. "Sportsmanship" is defined as fair and generous behavior or treatment of others. At the heart of our mission are the transformative Mercy Core Values: service, compassion, justice, integrity, and respect. Instilling these values not only shapes better athletes but also cultivates individuals who can navigate challenges on and off the field. Service encourages us to uplift others; compassion fosters empathy; justice ensures fairness; integrity promotes honesty; and respect builds strong relationships. Together, these values guide us to celebrate achievements with humility and handle setbacks gracefully. Let's embrace these essential qualities in ourselves and others. By doing so, we not only empower future generations to lead with character, resilience, and a spirit of camaraderie but also pave the way for a future of sports filled with respect, fairness, and compassion.  #Sportsmanship #Leadership #CharacterDevelopment

Do you want to live a big, bold life? If you want this kind of life you need audacious goals. The kind of goals that Kelly Conway describes as “kind of embarrassing to say out loud.” I found Kelly’s comment so instructive. Articulating audacious goals has oddly become some act met with stigma or shame. As if being irrationally ambitious is threatening, delusional, or self-centered. Better to fit in, think small, settle, and live just an ordinary life. Taken to the extreme, this is a sad commentary on what it means to be an American. I thought what it means to be an American is to aspire. To believe in possibility. To dream. A place like Western Michigan University is a place where changing this attitude can produce outsized returns for our country. Let’s be honest, this is Western, a regional school. It’s not Michigan. It’s not Notre Dame. It’s not Harvard. Regional universities often suffer from self-doubt, an inferiority complex, and a feeling of being “a back up school.” Perspectives like this breed a culture where audacious goals face headwinds. The upside is regional universities are settings with outsized opportunity to unleash potential in American society. What inspires me today about my work at WMU is creating spaces where expressions and acts of professional ambition are seen as virtuous. Become a CEO? Go to Wall Street from Western Michigan University? Jump out of plane? Let’s get after it and make it happen. I have discovered that central to creating these spaces is courage. By their nature, audacious goals have high risk of failure. Whether it’s talking about them, or actually pursing them, audacious goals require a toughness, a willingness to be vulnerable, and a quasi religious leap of faith. In Leadership and Business Strategy at WMU Haworth I am learning so much about creating a culture that empowers courage and makes it infectious. Core to this culture of courage is wellness, authentic and meaningful relationships, public displays of courage, public appreciation of couage, and role modeling. It has been amazing to watch Megan Hause as President of LBS continue to nurture this part of our program. Jumping out of a plane has long been discussed in LBS but had never been seen. This semesters group made it a reality. Shoutout to Edward Montgomery for his support and belief in our program. We have even bigger things to come. Get After It!

🏉 The Winning Play: Lessons from the Field to the Boardroom Attending the incredible Melbourne Storm vs. Rabbitohs ANZAC Day clash last night got me thinking once again about the striking parallels between high-performing sports teams and successful organisations.    Strategic Leadership: Much like transforming a team's strategy on the field, driving change within an organisation requires visionary leadership, meticulous planning and unwavering commitment. As these NRL players last night rallied around a common goal, our own teams unite to drive innovation and deliver results. Let’s harness the power of teamwork and cultivate a growth strategy and mindset that motivates all and propels success.    Culture & Recognition: Melbourne Storm’s, Cameron Munster was honoured as man of the match for his consistency, impact and dedication. Let's continue to recognise the unsung heroes in our own organisations as a symbol of positive culture. Very proud to see our boys win last night and continue to contest the top of the table. #winningculture #transformationleadership

There are pros, then there are PROs! PROs demonstrate a commitment to others. A commitment to others' growth, others' well-being, others' aspirations, others' potential, others' vision, others' future. If you are similar to OG in this motivation, know and trust there are "others" out there like me who are direct beneficiaries. And, if getting in cahoots with other PROs piques your interest, here's an #opportunity to consider.

Have you heard about the Australian Sports Commission's (ASC) Graduate program? It is an opportunity to: *Level up your game: Our grad program is built for ambitious grads, bridging the gap between theory and real-world sport business. Learn from Australia's top industry leaders and develop the skills to lead with impact. *Network with the best: Gain access to an exclusive network of Australia's most influential sport & business leaders. This program isn't just about book smarts - it's about building connections that launch your career. *Own your leadership potential: Sharpen your decision-making, communication, and leadership skills. This program will equip you to make a real impact in the sport business world. Do you know someone who would love this opportunity?  https://lnkd.in/gD9pS7Zh #gradprogram #ASC #SportManagement #SportBusiness #GradSchool #SportsIndustry #FutureLeaders #CareersInSport #GameChanger #GetInTheGame #OnTheRise #FutureOfSport #AUSportsBiz    

The longer girls play sports, the more likely they are to hold formal leadership roles. Our latest research #PlayToLead is a call to action for everyone throughout society to invest in girls’ youth sports programs. Why? Because when girls play, they lead, and we all win. Visit https://lnkd.in/gNPZ8gFQ to learn more and join us by sharing how you #PlayToLead using our ‘Play to Lead Toolkit.’