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This article about Premier soccer league's evolution from individual flare to collective precision is such a brilliant description of how we sometimes renounce one thing we value for the sake of another. If we recognize we can have both, we don't lose either one. Instead, we find a more sustainable and enjoyable way forward where there is space for all the different approaches to the game. It is the same in business and much of life---reducing complexity to either/or answers limits us. Seeing the possibilities for both/and thinking expands what's possible. In Joy Ogunbambo's words, we need not sacrifice "the brilliance of one" in order to embody "the precision of many." Instead, we can value BOTH individual and collective brilliance, creativity and rigor. Barry Johnson Nick Deaton Kelly Lewis Jean Gasen Chris Little

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Group 4 round up: see saws, big scores, and the mercy rule | All the results of a dramatic weekend in Group 4 action, thanks to Group 4 Media #newswithoutpaywalls #hyperlocal #newengland #netimes #Group4 #Sport

Scottie Scheffler's wife, Meredith, did not join him in Augusta this weekend because she is pregnant with their first child. On Saturday, it was reported that if she went into labor prior to him teeing off on Sunday, he would withdraw from the Masters and forfeit his chance at a second green jacket. At that point, he was leading the field at (-7). If you are not a golf fan, I'll spoil the surprise for you: Scottie finished the tournament at (-11) on Sunday, becoming a Masters champion for the second time in 3 years. I read many, many comments that called out how foolish this would have been. But the one that stood out to me most was this: "He'll be a dad for decades, but his kid will have to live with the guilt of causing his dad to lose the Masters for his whole life." When your identity is rooted in what you do and your accomplishments, I can see how that comment rings true. Scottie's identity is found in something much greater than a green jacket. Much greater than his accomplishments. It is rooted in Christ Jesus and His finished work upon the cross, defeating Satan, Sin, and Death. Amazing perspective by Scottie on this Monday morning. Watch here. The question that produces this answer is asked around the 6:10 mark of the video. The entire press conference is well worth your time. #themasters #pga #golf #identity #perspective #outlook #ScottieScheffler

The Crude Life VAULT - Western North Dakota natives Nate Moody and Landon Lechler have been riding the North Dakota boom as of late. Only their boom isn’t using words like gas and frack in the oil field. Moody and Lechler, rather, are using the words pass and sack on the gridiron for the three-time FCS National Champion North Dakota State University Bison. One incredible chapter in ND history that is playing out before our eyes involves the intersection or nexus of two booming stories. The Bakken Boom and the NDSU Boom. The recent Championship victory over Towson University has become yet another chapter in the successful story of NDSU’s transition to Division I. Three consecutive FCS national championships, a legitimate reputation for knocking off FBS opponents and a fan base to rival SEC schools, are just a few of the chapters in the ongoing NDSU story. In fact, NDSU’s fan base is so well known, ESPN chose Fargo this past season as a host site for ESPN College Gameday, which is considered the pinnacle of collegiate broadcasts. North Dakota and NDSU are making their names known in many circles of life and industry. https://lnkd.in/gbdezM_2

Join the debate on who deserves the title of the greatest basketball player of all time - Michael Jordan or LeBron James. This must-watch video dives deep into stats, mentalities, and legacies. Which player do you think comes out on top? Check out the video and let us know in the comments! #GOATDebate #JordanVsLeBron #BasketballLegends #NBAGreatness #StatsComparison #MambaMentality #LeBronLegacy #JordanEra #BasketballHistory #NBAChampions

💭 What Keeps You in the Game? I spoke with a coach today and asked a simple question: What keeps you in the game? More often than not, it’s about what the game has given us rather than what we’ve given to it. Coaches sacrifice endless hours, energy, and commitment to projects, planning, and people. Yet, despite the challenges, so many of us stay in the game. Why? For me, it’s simple. The moments—those unexplainable, magical instances- make all the sacrifice worth it. Little wins accumulate into moments, and it’s those moments we’re all searching for. Could you look at this inspiring moment from Norwich City: injury time, down 1-0 at home in the 90th minute? On comes Amankwa Forson, a 21-year-old Ghanaian who moved from Austria to England previously by the way of the Right to Dream initiative. He was a player who had been an unused substitute in his last 7 games, battling low confidence after losing his spot on the team. Watch how he skips while running—you can see the pure joy in his movement, the kind none of us can ever truly put into words. That is why I love this game. That is why, as coaches, we remain resolute in our search for these moments. These are the stories that remind us why we stay in the game—the power of belief, resilience, and the magic of football. 🌟 #Coaching #Football #Moments #RightToDream #NorwichCity #Inspiration https://lnkd.in/gMzYbSE8

College Football's Best Wide Receiver? INCREDIBLE Mentality! Experience the electrifying world of college football! We analyze key plays, explore Marvin Harrison Jr.'s impact, and witness incredible player adaptation. Discover the mental fortitude that defines champions. #CollegeFootball #CollegeFootball #MarvinHarrisonJr #MichiganFootball #OhioStateFootball #FootballHighlights #SportsAnalysis #PlayerAdaptation #GameAnalysis #Mentality #GridironGlory

WHICH SHOULD WE REWARD - EFFORT OR RESULTS Year in and year out, the nation has settled for dismal performance from some of our sporting codes. We even recognise, praise, and reward mediocre outcomes in sports. We heap praise for effort and make it feel like a victory. It seems like defeat or victory; it doesn't matter in our country. National teams are humiliated in front of huge home crowds, but we are too quick to find a good reason for the humiliating defeat.  Are we going to be a nation of mediocre performers, accepting and settling with defeat in the coming years? It seems the nation's set its mindset to normalizing mediocre as the norm #followerseveryone #follower #followersシ゚ #highlightseveryone #highlightsシ゚