by Heather Hughes on October 23, 2013
The World Series starts today, but my mind is still on Mariano Rivera’s last game. Typical Yankees fan? Maybe. Typical pitcher and manager? No. It was a momentous occasion, looked forward to throughout the season. Celebrated from city to city, stories told, gifts bestowed on the greatest closer of all time. So, you’d think Girardi […]
by Heather Hughes on July 16, 2013
After reflecting on 20+ years of lessons learned from outstanding leaders, I’ve concluded that there are four key characteristics that make these leaders great and propel them and their teams forward. I’ve written about two so far: they are rigorous and they are freewheelers. Here I write about the fact that they are drivers. This […]
by Heather Hughes on August 29, 2012
Roger Federer is one champion to emulate. He shrugs off losing and relishes winning. He never stops competing to win, no matter how many times he has won. That may sound strange, but many a former player has commented on Federer’s hunger to win despite accomplishing more on the court than perhaps any other male […]