Greed Causes People to Turn against You

Greed is all about compromising your integrity in the pursuit of money or power. The National Football League (NFL) is becoming increasingly greedy. It has recently been said that the NFL has” lost its moral compass” and is “selling its soul.” Recently, the NFL has chosen to turn its head on some domestic violence incidents…

Paying Your Dues Is The Foundation For Success

Success doesn’t just happen.  It’s part of a process that usually begins with a lot of hard work – the kind that most people aren’t willing to do.  This is the unglamorous side of success that’s often referred to as “paying your dues.”  Paying your dues is necessary because this is where you gain the…

A Caring Approach To Dealing With People Pays Off In A Big Way

Early in 2007, Tom Coughlin, head coach of the New York Giants of the National Football League, was in danger of losing his job.  His team had lost seven of their last nine games and was characterized by in-fighting and bickering.  Coach Coughlin had always been a no-nonsense hard-nosed football coach who tried to motivate…

Being Nice Makes A Difference No Matter Who Or Where You Are

During 1972-73, Don Shula coached the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League to the only perfect season in league history.  The Dolphins went 17-0 which included a 14-7 Super Bowl victory over the Washington Redskins.  How were they able to accomplish such a feat?  Yes, they were a great team and Mr. Shula was…