Data
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Governance Culture Has Broken Both Culture and Governance
Let’s dive right in. Take, for instance, the global climate crisis. You’d think that with wildfires turning more of the map red than a teenager’s acne breakout, governments would be all over this like white on rice. Yet, what we often see is a dazzling array of plastic straw bans. Don’t get me wrong; I’m…
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No, Really! Science Says Losing Is Better for Sport Performance
Welcome to an exploration of an often-overlooked aspect of sports and competition: the science and profound value of losing. This isn’t just about finding a silver lining; it’s about understanding how losses can be more beneficial than wins. 1. Learning and Growth Through Failure A study published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology scrutinizes…
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Threads Is The End of Social Media: But The Beginning Of “Social Performance”
So you’ve heard about Threads? Amid this sea change, recent trends point towards a growing need to better understand and measure human behavior across business and sport domains. In these trends, there’s a platform that’s reshaping the landscape – Threads. A data-driven tool that could mark the end of social media as we know it.Why?…
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Top 5 Ways To Win More Than The Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers, a storied franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), have recently faced a series of challenges that have hindered their ability to achieve championship success. One of the most notable issues is the team’s body language, which has been a critical factor in their performance on the court. In this article, we…
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Untapped Potential of Analytics for Sports Innovation in Canada: A Shallow Dive into Athlete Mindset Assessment
As the global sports industry evolves, the use of technology and analytics for driving performance enhancement and strategic decision-making is fast gaining momentum. However, in Canada, the adoption of these cutting-edge technologies remains relatively low, particularly in assessing and developing athletes’ mindset, resulting in untapped potential. This article aims to shed light on the current…
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The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence: A Critical Analysis of its Measurement and Potential Negative Effects on Well-being and Performance
Keywords: emotional intelligence, EQ, well-being, self-image, performance, sports, business, measurement, reliability Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a widely studied construct that represents an individual’s ability to perceive, use, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others (Salovey & Mayer, 1990). EQ development has been touted for its numerous benefits, such as improved mental health, stronger interpersonal…
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US Men’s Soccer, The Cleveland Browns & The Oakland Athletics Have The Same Problem: Alignment
There’s an alignment problem in some of the largest sports organizations in the world and it is hurting on field performance. If there’s one thing even a casual sports fan knows about these three organizations, it’s that they could be strong but they are not. The confusing piece is why exactly they are not performing…
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How We Could Have Saved Charlie Montoyo & The Blue Jays
As was reported widely, the challenge that Vlad Guerrero Jr clearly disagreed with may have been the straw that broke the camel’s back for Charlie. But we saw this coming since the Toronto Blue Jays played the Angels…because we were there. With television broadcasts being what they are, it’s very possible to have a lot…
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More Narcism Means Less Accurate Survey Data
Our world is more and more focused on self every single day. This tendency toward narcism is being driven by multiple factors, creating the reality that how we are perceived is at the forefront of our minds more than any time in history. This combined with a desire to drive attention spans down is having…
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Group Culture & Empathetic AI: Oh The Possibilities
Group culture is a dynamic and challenging area of human performance. To add to that, empathetic AI is a relatively new frontier in the world of artificial intelligence that is garnering more attention all the time. When we bring these two things together, we create an arena where entirely new frontiers can be discovered in…