Divya Parekh MS, CPC, PCC, LL on LinkedIn: #executivepresence #emotionalintelligence #caitlinclark | 19 comments (2024)

Saban. Carroll. Belichick. 🐐 Talk about the end of an era. It’s going to be strange watching football without seeing their trademark sideline antics.Pulling the red review flag out of a sock. Furiously masticating gum. Or tossing hands up in disgust.One of my big guilty pleasures is watching sports documentaries.30 for 30. NFL Films. HBO docs. Doesn’t matter the sport or athlete, I will watch it. What really intrigues me is peeking behind the scenes to see what made these legends tick.Without turning this into a Sports Illustrated essay, here’s a few quick takeaways from the above GOAT coaches:🏈 Pete Carroll 🏈 After taking the job at USC, Pete Carroll realized that he didn’t have a set of values or a moral code that governed his actions. He made this his #1 focus inside the locker room, and this philosophy helped him become one of four football coaches to win a college title and a Super Bowl.🏈 Saban. 🏈 What motivated the 7-time college champion GOAT to start his day? Was it landing a five-star recruit? Beating former assistant coaches? Hoisting another trophy?It was actually something simpler.“Part of my motivation for getting up in the morning is I love to have a cup of coffee and two Debbie cookies every day,” Saban said. “And when I don’t have them, I’m cranky.”Yes. It is important to have lofty goals, but having “street-level” motivations, as Ramit Sethi calls them, are the key for daily action.🏈 Belichick. 🏈 Pretty simple.“We’re moving on to Cincinnati.”

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My NCAA Tournament bracket went up in flames.Each year I fill out one and only one bracket (a “Sheet of Integrity,” according to ESPN personality Mike Greenberg).This year I not only had zero correct Final Four picks, I also went 0-for-8 in picking the Elite Eight.Embarassing.In addition to the assortment of random teams letting me down, my alma mater bowed out early.I always pick my UNC Tar Heels to win it all.This year Carolina lost in the Sweet 16 round to Alabama by two points.In many close games where your team comes up short, we humans practice counterfactual thinking.We think about what could have happened rather than what actually happened.This type of thinking falls into two categories; the most common is upward counterfactual thinking.These are thoughts comparing your actual reality to a better imagined outcome.In the context of Carolina basketball, this included thoughts like:If only RJ Davis hit one three-pointer, If only Armando Bacot didn’t miss a wide-open dunk late in the game, If only Carolina played up to its potential.Upward counterfactual thinking dwells on how the situation could have been better.“If only…” are the two key words used.This line of thinking is not helpful.When repeated, it leaves you ruminating on the negative and feeling glum.If only the glass was full of water and not half empty…Downward counterfactual thinking focuses on how the situation could have been worse.The two key words here are “at least.”At least Carolina won the ACC regular season.At least RJ Davis was the ACC Player of the Year and Hubert Davis was the ACC Coach of the Year.At least Carolina swept Duke this year.Gratitude is strengthened by exercising downward counterfactual thinking and eroded by applying upward counterfactual thinking.Next time something goes awry, focus on “At least…” and not “If only…”I did share this perspective with my teenagers the day after the Carolina – Alabama game.At least I have kids who (mostly) listen to me when I try to dadsplain things to them.#sales #leadership #liveyourbestlife #beyourbestself

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The thing I hate most when it comes to sports (and society as a whole) is our inability to celebrate greatness in the moment as we are so quick to compare (and eventually tear down) the success of others. There has been a lot of attention this week surrounding Caitlin Clark, NCAA Women's superstar and all time scoring leader.There have been two very distinct sides in the discourse of Clark, with many supporting her efforts and accomplishments while others have taken a different route. The quote posted below comes from basketball legend, Diana Taurasi, with a very disappointing take. On the live commentary, Taurasi also takes slight with a noticeably sharp answer in her response of whether she would select Clark or UCONN star Paige Bueckers saying she would select Bueckers without a second thought. In a world of subjectivity, let's look at the objectivity for one minute: Clark scored 3,951 points over the course of her four year career, eclipsing the previous record by more than 400 points. To put into context, Universities celebrate when a player cracks the 1,000 point mark for a CAREER with a ceremony and presentation. Clark scored 1,234 points this season alone. If we think that the individual stats are inflated or unimportant, let's look at the impact on viewership. This years final where Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes faced off against undefeated South Carolina for the national title, 18.7 million viewers tuned into the game. That is an increase of 89% from the 2023 title game and a 285% increase from the 2022 title game. Caitlin Clark, along with Angel Reese, the entire women's team from South Carolina, Paige Bueckers and many others, have transcended women's basketball across the United States. I suppose I say all of that to leave a word of advice to many out there: tearing others down only makes your insecurities scream out to the world. Your time is meant to move the game forward for those that come after you. Records will always be broken and the next generation will always be better. Find comfort in building something bigger than yourself.

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🌟 Are you ready to dive into the pulsating energy of today's headlines and emerge with a renewed sense of motivation and purpose? 🚀Today marks a momentous occasion as the LSU South Carolina fight captured the imagination of over 50,000 individuals, igniting fervent discussions across the realm of collegiate sports. The clash between coaches Kim Mulkey and Dawn Staley has unleashed a wave of curiosity and contemplation among passionate sports enthusiasts. What are your insights into the impact of this intense altercation? Let's ignite the conversation together! 🏈Amidst the fervor, the NFL landscape has been electrified, resonating with the exhilarating transfer of power as Austin Ekeler and Gardner Minshew command the spotlight. So, how do you feel about Ekeler's move to the Washington Commanders and Minshew's acquisition by the Las Vegas Raiders? Share your insights and join the exhilarating discourse engulfing the NFL community! 🏆But amidst these riveting narratives, let's not forget the compelling stories waiting to be written within our own lives. Let's harness the exuberant spirit of today's events to fuel our own journey towards excellence, resilience, and self-empowerment. 🌠Harness the dynamism of the digital age and amplify your own narrative with 30 days of impactful social media posts. Elevate your voice, inspire action, and forge meaningful connections. Take the leap and visit us at https://lnkd.in/gUxjfrt7 to embark on a transformative journey of personal brand empowerment. 🚀#MotivationMonday #SportsTalk #NFLFreeAgency #EmpowerYourself #PersonalBranding #DigitalEmpowerment #JoinTheConversation

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I had the honor of being invited to a lecture at BYU yesterday from 17 Emmy Award winner Andy Rosenberg. He’s directed sports moments from Usain Bolt’s 100m finish to Michael Jordan’s best moment.It’s hard enough to tell a good story, but imagine the pressure of producing great stories live.Andy said his goal is that he “wants to take you somewhere better than the best seat you can buy”I wish you could have been there. I can’t take you somewhere better than where I was today, but in the spirit of Andy, I hope you can take yourself somewhere better than where I was today by applying the lessons I learned.Lesson one: always listen to people more experienced than youAs Andy was telling us about his “blessed career” at NBC, he offered glimpses of genius that can only come through hard work, perseverance and faith.Early on in his career, Andy would sit at a table with experts in his field (including the man who Directed the first ever World Series. They would consistently talk about what was good and what was bad. Andy listened, he learned and when it came time to perform he was able to make better judgements on the split second decisions required of him.Lesson two: be prepared For every event, Andy creates a playbook full of scenarios that could happen and what each person should do in an event of that scenario. The amount of prep time put into each event is incredible. He prepares with announcers, plans storylines and ensure that when it’s time to execute, as little is left to chance as possible.Lesson three: value peopleAndy is as loyal to his staff as possible. He teaches people he cares about and ensures quality work is rewarded with security and opportunity. He makes sure teams work together and values a team culture where everyone is rooting for one another.I feel so lucky to have gotten to be in that seat, it was a great reminder to stay humble and listen to industry leaders to avoid mistakes, to always be prepared for as much as humanly possible so I have capacity for the unknown, and to continue to value people the same way I’d want to be valued.#lifelessons

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The Derrick Rose Legacy: What Could Have Been?Derrick Rose's retirement sparks a familiar debate: What if? What if he had never suffered that ACL injury in 2012? Could he have led the Bulls to an NBA championship? Would he have been a perennial MVP candidate? While we'll never have answers to these questions, his story reminds us of the fragility of greatness in sports.But Rose's true legacy lies in his perseverance. After all, it's easy to marvel at someone who ascends to the top of their profession with seemingly limitless potential. What's more challenging and inspiring is watching someone fight their way back from rock bottom. Rose never quit. Even as injuries piled up and his status as an elite player faded, he kept pushing forward, always striving to find his place in the league.If you want to dive deeper into discussions like this, where sports, culture, and raw, unfiltered analysis come together, subscribe to The Verbal Underground on Spotify, X, and YouTube. Join us for more in-depth coverage, thought-provoking questions, and storytelling that goes beyond the headlines.Powered by Verbal Marketing | Let Your Business Speak For Itself!Book Your Interview Today:Email | info@verbal-marketing.comWebsite | https://lnkd.in/eW5sHhPSShop Verbalism: https://lnkd.in/eH2VST68#DerrickRose #NBA #TheVerbalUnderground #Verbalism #VerbalMarketing #Drose #ChicagoBulls

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Success can be a double-edged sword. Even as you climb higher, the target on your back grows larger. It's the unfortunate fact of our humanity. We're drawn to the drama, clinging to the clash between the rising star and the naysayers. And that's exactly what's happening with Caitlin Clark in the WNBA right now.Our predisposition for the negative, for controversy, for decline, is skewing the narrative. Former and current WNBA players are sabotaging their own growth by focusing on Caitlin Clark’s success rather than realizing her achievements can help them realize their own.The discontent arising from Clark's preseason game being nationally televised while other high draft picks weren't, is a misplaced blame. Caitlin isn't calling the shots - she's just taking them. And she's hitting her target.Her shoe deal? It’s a testament to her marketability, and a nod towards a business model where companies capitalize on trending phenomena. Does everyone deserve a shoe deal? Perhaps. But that's not how business works.For those of us who have cherished the WNBA and girls' basketball for years, it's time to see the situation for what it is. We need to embrace this rising star and use her success as a rallying cry. Instead of criticizing Caitlin's achievements, let's learn from her. Let’s admire her dedication, her talent, and her success. Don't hate the player - celebrate her. #donthatecait

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From Setbacks to Stardom: 16 Remarkable Journeys .!!!When someone’s extremely successful, it’s normal to think that they were always successful. But that is usually far from the truth. Even successful people have had their fair share of failures in their lives and had to fail time and time again before finally getting their big break. Those failures eventually led toemotional strengthand self-assurance.So here are some of thefamous failuresby wildly successful people. We hope their stories willbuild your confidence, while motivating you to continue on your journey despite any mishaps. Here’s the best part: They failed at the things they ended up doing the best.1.Simone Biles didn’t make the U.S. women’s junior national team2.Sha’Carri Richardson did not qualify for the championships3. Martin Luther King Jr. got a C in public speaking4.Michael Jordan didn’t make the varsity team5.12 publishers rejected J.K. Rowling’s originalHarry Potter6.A film school rejected Steven Spielberg three times7.Walt Disney’s first cartoon charactertanked8.Apple fired Steve Jobs from his own company9.Beyoncé Knowles’s group lostStar Search10. Albert Einstein failed his school entrance exam11.Katy Perry sold just 200 copies of her first album12.Producers rejected 30 of Sylvester Stallone’s screenplays beforeRocky13.The Grand Ole Opry fired Elvis Presley14.Oprah’s first big-budget movie was a flop15.Music played Jim Carrey off the stage during his first performance16. Only 30 people came to Tyler Perry’s first playDo you have a stroy? ....have you struggled & won any battle?....do comment.....let us all know your perseverance....#Failure #failures #success #motivation #mangement #business #perseverance #setback #CEO #trainer #motivationalspeaker #managementtrainer #Rounakshah #corproatetrainer #corporattrainer

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