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 MeasurementsWere 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.