How does someone who majored in biology become a highly respected leader in sports marketing and media? In the latest installment of Careers in 20/20 Sarah Hollis, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer for USA Track & Field shares how she pivoted from being a college athlete interested in medicine to a career working for some … Continue reading Careers in 20/20 with Sarah Hollis
Random Stuff
Other stuff I feel like writing about
How Big Business Can Help Save Small Business
Fortune 500 companies can play a huge role in saving local businesses that may hurt financially short term but will pay dividends in the long run
Col. Mustard, with the revolver…
On any given day since the coronavirus confined us to our home you're likely to hear the following exchange at our kitchen table: "Miss Scarlet, with the candlestick, in the dining room." "Pass." "Pass." "I've got something." Need an explanation? Well, if you do it means you haven't experienced the greatest game ever invented: Clue. … Continue reading Col. Mustard, with the revolver…
No Piling On
For today's post I put together a video to share one simple piece of invaluable advice for having better meetings. I hope you enjoy it. Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Thought For the Week
"Trying and struggling look like incompetence right up until the moment you achieve success." Shane Parrish
Dear Class of 2020
An open letter to college seniors from a proud parent of one You guys got a raw deal. The final semester of college is supposed to be one of the most memorable times of your life. You worked hard and deserved a chance to celebrate the final days of youthful freedom with your families and … Continue reading Dear Class of 2020
Covid-19 and Our Best Selves
Thanks to Covid-19 there's been more talk about working from home the past week then anytime I can remember. This is not a piece about how to work better from home, it's about how we can be better at home when we're working. The closing of workplaces presents a unique opportunity for all of us … Continue reading Covid-19 and Our Best Selves
Time for a Breather
Some compare life to a marathon. You maintain a steady pace and grind out the miles without stopping until the finish. That’s one way to look at it. But with all due respect to marathoners, if we’re going to stick with the running metaphor I prefer to think of life as a series sprints. Sprints … Continue reading Time for a Breather
Thought for the Week
"These are exciting times. Your attitude means everything at this time. Stay positive and remember life is not about waiting for the storms to pass but rather learning to dance in the rain." — Thomas Farinola
Enter Sandman
Unchecked institutions with absolute power are fertile feeding grounds for cynics, like me. One of the hallmarks of classic liberal thought is such entities are to be regarded with grave suspicion because of the potential danger they pose in a free society. Yet such an institution offered an all to rare moment this week to … Continue reading Enter Sandman
Why I Suck At Blogging
I broke every rule in the "how to be a successful blogger" handbook. Publish early and often. This is my first blog post since 2012. One blog post every 3 years? Even the IOC can organize an Olympics every two years. The good news is that my productivity still exceeds FIFA's. It takes them four years to … Continue reading Why I Suck At Blogging
More Interesting Sportscenter Discussion…
The folks at The Sports Complex, the official blog of the Sports Management Student Union at Drexel have some interesting things to say about the future of sports news. Check it out below.http://drexelsmtsu.blogspot.com/2012/05/chasing-giant-finding-answer-to.html?showComment=1340135860968#c1394063872269560831
The Rise of Rugby
As the world of soccer turns it attention to the European Championships and the upcoming World Cup qualifiers I’m reminded of the eternal lament of aficionados of the sport in this country: if the U.S. could somehow win the World Cup, or even make it to the finals, the sport would rise to unprecedented heights … Continue reading The Rise of Rugby
SBJ Publishes My Sportscenter Piece
A belated thanks to Sports Business Journal for publishing my Sportscenter piece in the May 28 edition. Here's the link. http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2012/05/28/Opinion/Fred-Bucher.aspx
The Masters App – A Tradition Unlike Any Other
Perhaps this is a bit late but before Bubba Watson hangs the green jacket in his closet and this year’s tournament fades from view I wanted to share my thoughts on the Masters digital experience. The leadership of Augusta National has been rightfully criticized in my view for their unwillingness to expand the television windows. … Continue reading The Masters App – A Tradition Unlike Any Other