Rice Sports & Business Series March 22, 2011

Lessons From Sports “We did it for each other” “I love these guys”

Coaching

Character Traits

Accountability  Red Bale, end coach at Rice  He held you accountable for your assignment Not just the results, but the process

Process Measurements  Were you in the right place?  At the right time?  Did you use the right technique?  If not, why not?

Bill Conway – a business mentor:  If things are not successful – there are two questions to ask: Is it “you don’t know what to do” Or “you don’t know how to do it”

Overcoming Obstacles  John Huff mantra when I joined OII – “out hustle the competition”  Company slogan (not OII) “We deliver on time, every time, no excuses”

Special Treatment Eddie Wojeckic – legendary Rice Trainer “Don’t ask for something we can’t do for everyone.”

Optimism U.S. Olympic Team vs. Russians “But not here – not TONIGHT”

Details Matter Opportunity is everywhere Defense – wins games – hard work – practice – every play counts

Set Long Term Goals  Get Stronger - Better Practice 10,000 hours to reach world-class

Overall Strategy  What is the game plan?  Execute when it counts!

Performance Your job is not an entitlement. There is always somebody else waiting for a chance to play your position.