Businesses Learn About Leadership and Teamwork
Bill Warner Sunday, October 19, 2008
I had the privilege of attending this month’s Business Clubs America meeting at Brier Creek Country Club. This is a premier networking event with members representing all business disciplines and industries.
The event featured a panel discussion lead by the famous sports commentator Billy Packer. On the panel was Leroy Walker, past president of the US Olympic Committee who talked about the importance of sports and how the lessons learned can guide your life. Steve Wojciechowski, former Duke basketball star and now assistant coach talked about how the Olympics can shape your view of business. I thought the most riveting panel member was Tommy Burleson, former NC State basketball player, Olympic basketball team player and NBA star.
As you might recall, Tommy was on the the 1972 Olympic basketball team that lost a very controversial final game to the Russians, after which the entire team refused to accept the silver medal. It was also the Olympic games that were ravaged by a dreadful terrorist attack on the Israeli team, in which Tommy had a very visible and death defying experience. In a heartful and tearful delivery, Tommy said, “It is not about the Olympics. It is not about the medals. It is not about winning or losing. It is about the team!” While holding back his tears, while we held back ours, Tommy stressed that teamwork is what leads to success and lasting relationships. Every business person in the room paid attention and was caught up in Tommy’s passion for his message and his caring for people of the world. He is an example to all Americans, not just business people, who want to have leadership and teamwork put into perspective. To learn more about Tommy, go to his website at www.tommyburleson.com
Filed Under: Business Coaching & Leadership Skills, Raleigh Happenings
Bill Warner is the Managing Partner of Paladin and Associates, a business consulting firm in the Research Triangle Park area of central North Carolina, and is the Chairman of the Triangle Accredited Capital Forum, an angel investor network with over one hundred members throughout the southeast.
Bill Warner is the Managing Partner of Paladin and Associates, a business consulting firm in the Research Triangle Park area of central North Carolina, and is the Chairman of the Triangle Accredited Capital Forum, an angel investor network with over one hundred members throughout the southeast.
