Tag Archives: leadership

Will You Beat the Odds?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Mimi

If it is true, as I write in my book, “Opportunity and intention are what football is all about,” where does “beating the odds” come into play? Last week was week 2 of the NFL season, and I heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Football and Business | Tagged beating the odds, business intention, business opportunity, Drew Brees, football, football and business, leadership, mimi donaldson, NFL statistics | Leave a comment

Auspicious August for Women

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Mimi

August was an exciting breakthrough month for women in many areas. Olympics: Every participating country had at least one woman on its team. For the first time in Olympic history, there were … Continue reading →

Posted in Business Leadership | Tagged attitude, Character, leadership, leadership lessons, mimi donaldson, motivation, Women in Business, women leaders | Leave a comment

NFL Hall of Fame: Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Mimi

Another NFL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony did not disappoint. Huge, strong, accomplished football men baring their souls, sharing their hearts, choked up with love and gratitude for their mothers, grandmothers, coaches, teammates, and more! Everything a football girl could … Continue reading →

Posted in Football and Life | Tagged attitude, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin, Demontii Dawson, football inspiration, Hall of Fame, leadership, mimi donaldson, motivation, necessary roughness book, nfl, Willie Roaf | Leave a comment

Women’s Conference Takes a Leap

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Mimi

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On Thursday, May 17, I will be the emcee at a wonderful women’s conference. It is the 13th Annual Women in Business Symposium at the Del Mar Fairgrounds near San Diego. I spoke for this conference a couple of years … Continue reading →

Posted in Business Leadership | Tagged Collette Carlson, Eileen McDargh, events, inspiration, leadership, Sheila McDonnell, speaking, Women in Business | 2 Comments

Hiring Employees: Assessing Character

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Mimi

In preparation for the Draft, NFL teams are checking out three criteria: Capabilities, Character, and Chemistry. Last week, I excerpted some of my book content on Capabilities, and how our hiring … Continue reading →

Posted in Business and Sports, Football and Business | Tagged attitude, Character, employee relations, football and business, hiring employees, leadership, leadership lessons, NFL Combine 2012, tough coaches | Leave a comment

Hiring Employees: Capabilities, Character, and Chemistry

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Mimi

Well, it’s the NFL offseason for sure. Ever wish WE had an offseason? Wouldn’t it be nice to get off the merry-go-round of “playing” and really think about the future … Continue reading →

Posted in Business and Sports, Football and Business | Tagged Capabilities, Character, Chemistry, football and business, football inspiration, Hiring, job fair, leadership, leadership lessons, NFL Combine 2012, NFL football, NFL offseason, team spirit | Leave a comment

Getting To Know You

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Mimi

One more lesson from the Super Bowl. . . On Super Bowl Sunday, the two quarterbacks are known as two of the best in the business. Besides their athletic qualities, both … Continue reading →

Posted in Football and Business | Tagged Eli Manning, football and business, Jeremy Lin, leadership, leadership lessons, NFL football, Superbowl 46, teammates, teamwork, Tim Tebow | Leave a comment

Are you ALL IN?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Mimi

Valentine’s Day: a time to celebrate who and what we love. . . Tim Tebow is among them. Sigh. . .football season is over. . .he’s not in the news any more. . .or is he? Sports pundits have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Football and Business | Tagged ALL IN, attitude, discipline, Employee Engagement, football and business, Jeremy Lin, leadership, motivation, NY Knicks, proactive, Superbowl 46, Tim Tebow | Leave a comment

Ray-Ray’s Inspiration After the Loss

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Mimi

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I am fascinated by Ray Lewis, the 36-year old, 15-year veteran linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens. He holds many records for achievement on the Defense. … Continue reading →

Posted in Football and Business, Football and Life | Tagged attitude, Baltimore Ravens, Joe Flacco, leadership, motivation, New England Patriots, NFL Playoffs, Patriots, Ravens, Ray Lewis, teamwork | Leave a comment

5 Tips for Handling Holiday Stress – #5

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Mimi

Practice the fine art of patience Practice “Wait Lifting.” This is the ability to wait and have patience in today’s 24/7, frenetic “now” culture. Patience is how you handle the wait of the world. By starting with light waits – … Continue reading →

Posted in Life and Love | Tagged attitude, bless your stress, holidays, leadership, mimi donaldson | Leave a comment

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