The classic answer to the interview question “What’s your biggest weakness?” is all too often, “I’m too much of a perfectionist”. Whilst, obviously not a weakness, giving this answer is a way of converting a question that invites self-deprecation, into an opportunity for self-aggrandisement. Continue reading Being a perfectionist is good for your career, right?
Jon Stemp joined City Football Group in 2008 as the Chief of Infrastructure. Prior to working with City Football Group, Stemp founded Proleisure, his organisation that works globally with elite sports to vision, create and operate sustainable world-leading infrastructure.
Continue reading Q&A with Jon Stemp, Chief of Infrastructure, City Football Group
Fred Bunker is the Vice President, Finance at New York City Football Club. Fred has spent 15 years of his career working in the sports industry. He began his career with the New York Jets, and spent time at NBCUniversal as the Director of Finance, Facilities, Sports & Olympics.
Continue reading Q&A with Fred Bunker, VP of Finance, New York City FC
Brad Sims joined New York City FC as Chief Executive Officer in January 2019. Known within the industry for his creativity, Sims has 22 years of sports industry experience and is a 2015 Sports Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, as well as a Leaders Global Under 40 Award Winner.
Be honest with yourself, how good are you at talking about the future with your team? When I say, “talking about the future”, what I really mean is: how good are you at talking to your employees about their future career goals and aspirations? Continue reading Afraid of having honest career conversations with your employees?
Through the use of game mechanics, gamification can tap into our innate sense of competition and desire to improve. And while many of us have adopted it in our personal lives, businesses often still struggle to use it effectively. But what benefits can gamification bring to an organisation, and how can companies engage their staff with it? Continue reading The benefits of gamification in business
The pressure for companies to go green is growing, from both consumers and employees. Furthermore, they need to show authenticity when evolving. But how can organisations take steps to improve their green credentials, and can it benefit their business? Continue reading How to build a business that is sustainable and authentic
