Creating your mission, vision, & core values
Having a clear mission, vision, & core values is vital to your brand. It not only helps you differentiate yourself from others, it helps guide you when you are making decisions. Having a clear set of standards by which you operate can make all the difference.
Small Business 101: Employees vs. Independent Contractors
I have worked with professional athletes and freelancers who have probably been misclassified by their employers. The employers probably misclassified their workers in order to avoid paying employment taxes.
Negotiate like a Pro
Too often people think getting the other side to agree to your way of seeing things is how to "win" in negotiation.
However, listening is the key to being a successful negotiator. You must listen and let the other side speak in order to understand their motives and intent.
How to be an ally in sports
What can those in positions of power do to stop these experiences?
My experience in the sports world has been equally marred by inappropriate and indecent behavior toward me by men. Usually, the men are in positions of power. I have had experiences as strong as physical abuse and verbal abuse to seemingly smaller aggressions via Twitter DMs.
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟑 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
While I read the Art of War, I couldn’t help but glean principles relevant to the sports industry. In this article, I will emphasize the characteristics he points out in the book that lead to being both a good and bad leader. This can apply to anyone in a leadership position and those aspiring to be leaders, from General Managers to Point Guards to General Counsels.
Athletes should monetize their name, image, and likeness cautiously
I have always been and remain to be 100% behind student athletes profiting from their name, image, and likeness. Throughout undergrad and law school, I was a staunch supporter of the athletes and have voiced very strong anti-NCAA sentiments. My views continue to be with the athletes in mind, however, they should be cautious of who to trust and how to build their brands.
3 Tips for Growing your Business
When growing your business, it is important to understand that it takes time and dedicated effort. You can’t always power through and expect results. That usually only results in burnout and overwhelm. You also have to be clear on your visions and purpose so that you can strategically plan your business growth. Don’t be haphazard when building and growing a business or you will be among the majority of businesses that fail.