Curiosity #50 - Networks, NIL, and What AI Can’t Replace
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“People do business with people.”— Don Philabaum
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This Week’s Curiosity: The Future Belongs to the Adaptable
When you’ve launched commencement photography firms, pioneered online communities, and led NIL-era innovation for student athletes, you probably know ...
Sep 17, 2025
Curiosity #49 - Time for the Biscuits
🎤 Quotable quotes:“People don’t bond over PowerPoints. They bond over stories, laughter, and a little shared awkwardness.”
Which was your favorite:
Ted handing out little plastic army men to his players as good-luck charms?
Ted showing up at Rebecca’s office with a pink box of biscuits every s...
Sep 10, 2025
Curiosity #48 - When Preparation IS the Opportunity
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“Success is where preparation meets opportunity.”— Dr. Roderick Sams
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This Week’s Curiosity: When Preparation Is the Opportunity
Dr. Roderick “Rocky” Sams didn’t just sneak into a Michael Jackson concert... he snuck his way into leadership greatness by doing ...
Sep 03, 2025
Curiosity #47 - The One About Legacy
🎤 Quotable quotes: "It’s entertainment, sweetheart. Football’s our vehicle. That and caring for the people around you, nobody’s ever been better at that than you."
— Lee Corso
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This past weekend, ESPN said farewell to Lee Corso, the heart and soul of College GameDay. For nearly...
Aug 27, 2025
Curiosity #46 - Trust Builds Teams, Not Just Scoreboards
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“Winning is just a byproduct of doing everything else right.”— Rob Elia
It’s not just a tennis mantra. It’s a leadership truth.
If your scoreboard obsession is blinding you to culture, confidence, and character, you’re probably not winning the right way.
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Aug 20, 2025
Curiosity #45 - The One About the Playbook
🎤 Quotable quotes: "It’s easy to find knowledge. The hard part is figuring out how to use it."
— The Business of You
Ted Lasso could have holed up in a library, surrounded by soccer manuals, whispering “offsides” to himself until it stuck.He could have memorized player stats like they were the l...
Aug 13, 2025
Curiosity #44 Build Gravity - Don't Chase Attention
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“Lead yourself first.”— Jason Croft
Sounds simple. But pause for a second.Are you following your own advice?Are you aiming your life with intention—or just hoping momentum works it out?
Because real leadership starts with deciding:Who do I need to become to get where I want to...
Aug 06, 2025
Curiosity #43 - The One with All the Answers (and None of Them)
🎤 Quotable quotes: "He realized that they all had their answers. But none of them had his answer."
Sound familiar?
It’s not from a locker room pep talk or a biscuit-fueled brainstorm — it’s a quiet little mic drop from The Business of You — our next project that pairs mighty well with the wisdom...
Jul 30, 2025
Curiosity #42 - Raise a Leader—Not Just a Teen
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“Adults are the doorway to opportunity.”— Derrick Kinney
Let that sink in for a second.
And the key? Confidence, curiosity—and a dash of Sour Patch Kids.
Because every handshake, every hallway nod, every “nice to see you” is a leadership moment in disguise.
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Jul 23, 2025
Curiosity #41 - Once Upon a Leader...
🎤 Quotable quotes: “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.”— George R.R. Martin
This Week’s Curiosity: Can Fiction Make You a Better Leader?
New research says yes. (And so does Ted Lasso.)
Turns out, curling up with a good novel might be one of t...
Jul 16, 2025
Curiosity #40 - Unforgettable Presence Starts Here
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“You already have a brand. The question is: are you shaping it, or letting others define it.”— Lorraine K. Lee
Let that sink in for a second.
Because whether you’re gunning for a promotion, leading a team, or trying to avoid another meeting that should’ve been an email—your re...
Jul 09, 2025
Curiosity #39 - Trent Crimm Day
🎤 Quotable quotes: “Trent Crimm, The Independent.”—Trent Crimm, every. single. time.
What Would Trent Crimm Say About Independence?
It’s almost the Fourth of July — that magical time when we eat popsicles shaped like the flag, try not to set our neighbor’s grill on fire, and declare independe...
Jul 02, 2025
