Brian
Leave the Team Jersey in a Better Place!
Several years ago I had great luck to be in New Zealand on the day the All Blacks won their third World Cup. Few teams in sport or business outperform New Zealand's national rugby union team. And no team jersey is more iconic than the All Black's silver fern. Only twenty three men wear that jersey on the global stage. And All Blacks, when selected, join a band of brothers who pledge to "leave the jersey in a better place."
Winning at the most competitive levels requires great leadership commitment and a high performance team culture. For All Blacks leaders, leaving the jersey better than you find it means "doing more" than what is expected. And doing it reliably with "humility" and without hesitation or exception. This daily practice builds character, unconditional trust, and confidence - essential building blocks to excel in high-stakes projects!
~ bc 🇳🇿
Leadership
Leadership Lessons from a Legendary All Black | McKINSEY
In this insightful interview, the outgoing president of New Zealand Rugby discusses how his Maori background and All Blacks career have shaped his approach to business leadership and strategy.
Construction
LA Clippers' $2B Intuit Dome to be third most expensive US arena ever built
An AECOM Hunt and Turner joint venture is building the Intuit Dome, the future home of the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, California. The new $2B NBA arena adjacent to SoFI Stadium will open in 2024. Bye bye DTLA! #LAOurWay 🏀
Fun
Paddington and QE II | Party at the Palace
In case of emergency, Her Majesty the Queen and Paddington recommend a marmalade sandwich! 🍊
War + PEACE!
Fight for Peace | Know Yourself and Your Enemy
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles." Sun Tzu, The Art of War 3:18
Ukraine - The Narrative the West Does Not Want to Hear | BBC
War in Ukraine - 12 Disruptions Changing the World | McKINSEY
Ukraine - 5 Scenarios to End the War | BBC
"It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war." ~ John F Kennedy, September 6, 1960