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Below, you will find all our articles related to sports. It includes sports teams, player organizations, athletic equipment and apparel companies, and others.

Issue 16- The Sports Collection, March/April 2015

Forefront Editorial Team March 13, 2015 Issue 16 - March/April 2015 Leave a Comment

A look at the Executives in Sports collection, Issue 16

Editors NoteIssue 16Sports

Building a Brand, Taming Your Title & Keeping Things in the Ballpark

Amy Fisher November 7, 2014 Human Resources, Issue 14 - Nov/Dec 2014 Leave a Comment

Marian Rhodes, SVP and Chief HR and Diversity Officer of the Arizona Diamondbacks, passes on promotion and perspective advice, for contemporaries and young professionals alike

Chief HRDiversity OfficerMarian RhodesSportsSVP

Protecting the Shield by Building Players’ Brands

Hilary Sutton November 7, 2014 Issue 14 - Nov/Dec 2014, Legal Leave a Comment

NFL Players Inc.’s EVP and GC, Ahmad Nassar, blends legal and business acumen to help players maximize their earning potential.

Ahmad NassarGeneral CounselNFLNFL Player's Inc.Sports

Behind the Scenes Wizardry & Courtside Magic

Charlene Oldham September 6, 2014 Issue 13 - Sept/Oct 2014, Technology Leave a Comment

Phoenix Suns VP and CIO Steve Reese on the enhanced role of IT in basketball.

NBAPhoenix SunsSportsSteve ReeseTechnology

Managing Sports, People and Personal Life: Tips from the PAC-12’s SVP of Business Affairs

Kara Lawton July 11, 2014 Issue 12 - July/Aug 2014, Legal, Operations Leave a Comment

A bit of a jack-of-all-trades, Woodie Dixon, Jr. has knack for problem-solving. He says it’s his key role—and it’s fun.

General CounselSports

Why IT Needs to Be a Star Player in Business

Jill Yarberry-Laybourn July 11, 2014 Executive Connection, Issue 12 - July/Aug 2014, Technology Leave a Comment

As the self-professed “head coach” of IT at Easton Bell-Sports, Robby McDonald is taking the department’s role from passive supplier of requested projects to business partner on the cutting edge.

Easton-BellRobby McDonaldSports

When Old is Better Than New

Jennifer Hopfinger May 2, 2014 Issue 11 - May/June 2014, Legal Leave a Comment

General Counsel Sashi Brown left one of the newest teams in the NFL—the Jacksonville Jaguars—for one of the oldest: the Cleveland Browns. Here’s why.

Cleveland BrownsGCSashi BrownSports

Why Finance Should Be Played as a Team Sport

Amanda Sims May 2, 2014 Finance, Issue 11 - May/June 2014 Leave a Comment

Bob Feller, EVP and CFO at Palace Sports & Entertainment, explains why ball hogs are harmful in the Finance Department

PistonsSports

Peanuts, Cracker Jacks and the Ultimate Competive Edge

Amy Armstrong May 2, 2014 Executive Connection, Issue 11 - May/June 2014, Operations Leave a Comment

Texas Rangers executive Joe Januszewski is honoring baseball’s past and protecting its future by creating a superior fan experience.

BaseballExecutive ConnectionJoe JanuzewskiSportsTexas Rangers

When a Step Back Is Actually a Step Forward

J.L. Greene February 28, 2014 Finance, Issue 10 - March/April 2014 Leave a Comment

For Under Armour CFO Brad Dickerson, an uncertain career move turned out to be the perfect fit.

Brad DIckersonCFOSportsUnderArmour

What Building a Baseball Team Can Teach You About Building a Career

Nancy Flagg February 28, 2014 Finance, Issue 10 - March/April 2014 Leave a Comment

Having landed his dream job, Arizona Diamondbacks CFO Tom Harris offers tips for getting yours.

Arizona DiamondbacksCFOSportsTom Harris

Talent Development, As Seen from the Wrestling Ring

Stephanie Harris February 28, 2014 Human Resources, Issue 10 - March/April 2014 Leave a Comment

SVP of Talent Relations and Talent Development Sean Cleary shares management tips gleaned ringside at WWE.

Sean ClearySportsTalent DevelopmentWWE

The Globalization of Basketball: A Human Resources Perspective

Stephanie Harris January 6, 2014 Human Resources, Issue 09 - Jan/Feb 2014 Leave a Comment

Kerry Chandler explains why human resources is one of the NBA’s most valuable players.

HRHuman ResourcesKerry ChandlerNBASportsStephanie Harris

Why Controversy Can Be Good for Your Career

Frederick Jerant January 6, 2014 Issue 09 - Jan/Feb 2014, Legal Leave a Comment

Early in his career, a contentious turf war taught Bauer Performance Sports’ Michael Wall everything he needed to know about being an in-house counsel.

Big DigBoston GardenFrederick JerantGeneral CounselLegalLegal DepartmentMBTAMichael WallNew BalanceSports

Why Baseball Might Be the World’s Greatest Business

J.R. Ball January 6, 2014 Finance, Issue 09 - Jan/Feb 2014 Leave a Comment

Instead of centerfield, Major League Baseball CFO Jonathan Mariner swings for the bottom line.

Babe RuthBrooklyn BridgeCFOGrand SlamJonathan MarinerMajor League BaseballMickey MantleSouth AfricaSportsTy CobbWorld Series
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