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Thought Leaders

3 Key Takeaways From the Bengals' Wildcard Game Meltdown

Entrepreneurs can learn a lot from the Cincinnati Bengals losing their composure -- and a chance at the Super Bowl -- facing the Pittsburgh Steelers this past weekend.

Leadership

What Being an NFL Mascot Taught Me About Running a Business

Struggling through my day as Toro the Texan helped me understand what it's like to launch and run a business.

Growing a Business

Accelerate Your Business Growth Through Partnering

Well aligned companies can accomplish far more combined than either can hope for separately.

Marketing

Score a Touchdown in Customer Engagement With These 3 Lessons From the NFL

Pro football provides a great model for entrepreneurs as they seek out loyal, raving fans.

Leadership

4 Ways to Build a Culture of Trust Culled From My Time in Pro Football

When leading a team, you want the kind of trust that encourages individuals to take big risks, aim high when setting goals and enjoy the people they work with.

Business News

GE and NFL Team Up to Fund Research Into Concussion Detection

The league has been criticized for its cavalier attitude toward traumatic head injuries and it's thought that more than 25 percent of players will suffer brain problems.

Marketing

The Strongest Connections Come From Telling Your Story

Your brand has a story to tell and an audience of customers waiting to hear it.

Collaboration

The Important Lesson for Entrepreneurs From a Quarterback's Fight for His Life

Jim Kelly battled two bouts of cancer, but with his teammates by his side, he was able to stand tall.

Fundraising

5 Ways to Maximize Your Personal Network

When the time comes to build your brand, start with who you know and build from there.

Resumes & Interviewing

NFL Names 41-Year-Old Mother of Three Its First Full-Time Female Referee

Having officiated games for nearly 20 years, Sarah Thomas says she's encountered surprisingly little resistance and never set out to be a trailblazer.

Growing a Business

NFL Veteran-Turned-Entrepreneur Says Adaptability Is Key to a Winning Game Plan

The average career of an NFL player lasts 3.3 years. Israel Idonije attributes his 11-year tenure to his ability to adapt.

Marketing

Your Product Launch Feels Like the Super Bowl But It's Really the Start of the Season

The process of bringing a product to market is grueling preparation for the demands of what follows.

Leadership

4 Bits of Football Coach Wisdom That Are True on the Field and in Business

The advice coaches give players reflects the values that lead to success in any endeavor.

Leadership

3 Essentials for Winning Like a Super Bowl Champ

Careful planning, thorough preparation and spirited execution are the pillars of success in every endeavor.

Franchise

From Football Player to Franchisee: How Bryan Scott Translated NFL Skills Into Franchising Success

His advice: 'Make your performance louder than your applause.'