More than Winning or Losing
Competing in sports has to add value to players regardless of the win/loss record – or there would be no such games.
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Foes in Unity
Even foes can be in unity when it comes to being grateful for a safe game and for the opportunity to compete and grow in their sport. Soccer, as a game. has some great traditions. One of them is the introduction time before the match. Both team’s starting players line up on the sidelines in…
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Tradition at Edgar High
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of stopping by Edgar High School, one of our long time customers, where I was able to visit with Athletic Director Jim Steinke. Since purchasing Sport Plaques three years ago, I have been impressed with this school’s dedication to its student athletes. The high school’s enrollment…
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Photos with a Clear View: Using Sports Photos for Recognition
Recognition is important at the end of a sports season. One key to a great awards presentation is having photos available to relive some of those memorable moments from the year. Why Photos? “A picture is worth a thousand words” is an English language adage. It refers to the notion that some complex ideas can…
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Running Your Race
Run the race of life with a focus on relationships for the most satisfying finish.
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The Truth Quest: Your Truth or Mine?
The fact that we may not agree on what is true, does not change what really is the truth.
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Choosing a Response
I struggle with crafting a good response when my paradigm of the world is challenged. But, how I respond is an important factor when representing the organizations I help lead. The easiest “out” is to be silent and not engage in the conversation, especially publicly in places like social media. But staying silent does not…
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Hiring for the Right Skills
“Your intelligence does not impress me, It’s how you speak, act and love others that impresses me. Especially with those that are not like you”.Dennis Smith of Apple Awards Hiring new staff for a small business can always be a challenge, especially in a rural small town setting. Not many people are itching to put…
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