Just as iron sharpens iron, the greatest champions grow by learning from other greats. That truth was on full display this past weekend at the Memorial Tournament, where Scottie Scheffler…
When EF World Journeys CEO Heidi Durflinger signed up for her first ultra-marathon, the prospect of running 75 miles in a Spanish desert seemed overwhelming. So she intellectually set that…
In sports and in business there sometimes comes a moment when the game forces you to the sidelines. Maybe it’s a layoff. Maybe you are facing burnout. Maybe it’s just…
Long before he became one of America’s foremost leadership experts, Bernie Banks was learning life-and-death lessons about momentum—not in a classroom or boardroom, but in combat as harsh and unforgiving…
With the game on the line, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson didn’t flinch. He didn’t shy away or look for someone else to shoulder the moment. He wanted the…
The NFL Draft didn’t unfold the way Shedeur Sanders had envisioned it. But if history teaches us anything, it’s that great leaders and champions aren’t forged in easy victories —…
After years of near-misses and heartbreak at Augusta, Rory McIlroy finally completed one of the rarest feats in professional golf: the career Grand Slam. With his Masters victory, he joins…
Alex Ovechkin, after two decades leading the Washington Capitals, etched his name into the annals of sports history when he scored his 895th career goal against the New York Islanders…
The University of Houston has punched its ticket to the Final Four, setting up a marquee showdown against the Duke Blue Devils—a team widely regarded as one of the best…
Every spring, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament delivers unforgettable moments—buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories, and powerhouse performances. But for those paying close attention, March Madness is more than just basketball; it’s a…
March Madness is here, and one of college basketball’s biggest stars is doing what elite performers do best—finding a way to deliver when it matters most.
Great leaders don’t just show up, they bring with them a playbook—a set of experiences, lessons, and philosophies – that shape how they lead. Tabitha Stine, a prominent leader at…
As the Boston Celtics gear up for another deep playoff run and the opportunity to defend their NBA title, Head Coach Joe Mazzulla continues to prove that great leaders don’t…
Some aspects of sports deserve to be savored, not just as fans but as students of excellence. Steph Curry’s greatness even toward the end of his career is one of…
Super Bowl LIX may have wrapped up the NFL season earlier this month, but make no mistake—there is no offseason in football. Just like in business, the game never stops.
Every leader faces a moment when they must choose between what’s easy and what’s necessary. And, as the leadership of the Dallas Mavericks proved this weekend, choosing what’s necessary can…
The great UCLA Coach John Wooden loved to remind others that “winning once is difficult, but win repeatedly takes elements very seldom seen.” It’s why champions repeat so seldom. While…
The Ohio State University Buckeyes clinched the college football national title with a performance that underscored the power of a top-tier defense, meticulously constructed from the ground up.
Long before he helped found and served as the CEO of Yum! Brands, David Novak learned about the power of recognition while playing Little League in Kimball, Nebraska.
