On Friday July 3rd, Sarah Palin resigned as Governor of Alaska. In her resignation speech she used a sports analogy.
“Let me go back to a comfortable analogy for me – sports… basketball. I use it because you’re naïve if you don’t see the national full-court press picking away right now: A good point guard drives through a full court press, protecting the ball, keeping her eye on the basket… and she knows exactly when to pass the ball so that the team can win. And I’m doing that – keeping our eye on the ball that represents sound priorities – smaller government, energy independence, national security, freedom! And I know when it’s time to pass the ball – for victory.”
The way I define a PLAYMAKER is someone who is unselfish, knows when to pass the ball or take the shot. A team player willing to put the team goals before individual goals.
Is Palin a PLAYMAKER?
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I would like to take this post and welcome Anne Sempowski Ward to The FORWARD Group. Anne has been named President and CEO. She will be responsible for developing the overall company strategy and overseeing various aspects of operations. She also leads the company’s FORWARD Consulting practice, where she and other members of Team FORWARD assist clients with developing winning corporate, operational, and marketing strategies.
During her almost two decades in corporate America, where she has held senior and c-suite positions at Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and Johnson Publishing – parent company of iconic Ebony, Jet, and Fashion Fair brands – Anne has built strong business acumen and a wealth of expertise in the areas of corporate and brand strategy, operations, and overall business leadership. She has led challenging business turnarounds, high-profile acquisitions, classic rebranding efforts, corporate reorganization and restructuring, and multicultural marketing. She has worked across beauty, media, food & beverage, baby care, technology and a number of other consumer product categories.
In addition to leading the FORWARD Consulting group, Anne also coaches individuals and speaks to groups including Fortune 500 corporations, small and mid-size companies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions about the lessons she has learned throughout her career. She commonly speaks on topics related to linking your career to your passion and various aspects of The FORWARD Group’s signature PLAYMAKER Series. She is also recognized and often sought out by young corporate executives for her individual coaching on how to accomplish unbelievable career success by declaring and living your personal passions and holding true to your principles.
We are excited to add Anne, a true PLAYMAKER, to Team FORWARD.
Many of us use the season change to reflect, so we thought it fitting to talk about using this time to rewind and watch your personal game film.
For those of you who may not spend much time watching sports or have not played organized sports, the process of watching film is critical to a team getting ready for their next game. Sitting and reviewing an opponent allows them to study how they play, analyze their strengths and weaknesses and create their strategy for winning.
Well, in our personal lives, we all have a vast archive of game film. These are the stories of our lives. From memories of the first time we learned something from our parents to the things we used to love to do when we were young or when nobody was watching.
Today, we encourage you to rewind and review the game film of your life. It can offer clues as to what you might love to do but have somehow forgotten amidst life’s demands. Perhaps it will uncover some deep-rooted beliefs that you have that may be stopping you from getting to the next level in your career, relationship, or life. Or maybe, it just might open up a whole new world of possibility for pursuing something you never even imagined could be a life calling when you left your childhood behind.
PLAYMAKERS watch hours of film and know the plays that will make them successful…do you?
Do you find yourself constantly chasing “balance” in your life? Well, I personally hate when people ask me if I am “balanced”. Balance indicates there is equilibrium on both sides of an equation. How many of us feel everything is equal at any given point in time? I sure don’t.
I had an awesome discussion with Deborah Hardnett of Wealthy Sistas today where I talked about “balance” and how I prefer the word “centered” along with a host of other topics. Take a listen…
