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Talent-led industries can learn from sports

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Leadership, from the court [button type=”large” color=”black” rounded=”1″ link=”https://issuu.com/revistabibliodiversidad/docs/fullbook__dialogue_q1_2019/13″ ]READ THE FULL GRAPHIC VERSION[/button] I’m wary about applying the micro-lessons of achieving high performance on the sports field to business. Most are not translatable – because they are based on the extraordinary talents of individuals. However, as big and visible businesses, the sports entertainment industry … Read more

Archery and the artist

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The president of Godiva Japan, Jerome Chouchan, reveals the business teachings behind the ancient art of kyudo [button type=”large” color=”black” rounded=”1″ link=”https://issuu.com/revistabibliodiversidad/docs/fullbook__dialogue_q1_2019/34″ ]READ THE FULL GRAPHIC VERSION[/button] Focus on the target, or focus on your shooting? Most learner archers opt for the first option, and fail. “There is a saying in kyudo that the right … Read more

Jay Williams, reinvented

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READ THE FULL GRAPHIC VERSION Former NBA basketball star Jay Williams is living proof that self-reinvention is possible The telephone cuts out. Jay Williams’ car is winding its way to New York City through the mountains of West Virginia. It’s the day after the Independence Day holiday and Williams is driving back to town through … Read more

Focus on flow

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Coach of coaches Myles Downey examines the mental state of true champions It takes a lot to make a champion, or even a contender. It takes a modicum of talent and lot of hard work. It takes courage and determination, desire and perseverance. The one thing that distinguishes the winners from the ‘also ran’ competitor, … Read more

Selling Wimbledon: Iconic ads over 140 years

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Creative director of CLICKON, Benjamin Potter explores five of the most influential Wimbledon commercials from the last 140 years International brands strive to create memorable ad campaigns that tie in with the prestigious tennis tournament from humorous to iconic – and Wimbledon, the quintessentially British sporting event of the year, is no exception. More brands are … Read more

The Fifa fixer

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  Nothing fazes Sindi Mabaso-Koyana, the South African businesswoman appointed to clean up football’s global governing body, Fifa [button type=”large” color=”black” rounded=”1″ link=”https://issuu.com/revistabibliodiversidad/docs/dialogue_q1_2017_full_book/26″ ]READ THE FULL GRAPHIC VERSION[/button] How do you solve a problem like Sepp Blatter? The first step is to find someone who really, passionately wants to fix it. The world’s favourite sport … Read more

Ooh la la! France set for $1.3 billion business bonanza from football fiesta

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  Struggling French economy set for huge boost from biggest-ever European international soccer championships The biggest ever European Championships arrive in France in a week’s time. Some 24 countries from around Europe arrive in L’Hexagone for the soccer tournament – the biggest sporting event in the world after the Olympics and soccer’s World Cup. And … Read more

Fifa deal could pave Wanda Way for Chinese World Cup

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  Dalian Wanda sponsorship deal with Fifa brings prospect of Chinese World Cup closer Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda’s deal with Fifa to sponsor the next four World Cups could lead to a World Cup in the world’s most populous nation. The deal will advance China’s ambitions to host the event in coming decades. The Chinese … Read more