Articles by tag: Merril Hoge
Over the past decade, we’ve seen an increasing intersection of sports and business, with athletes moving beyond their sports roles into entrepreneurship, investing, brand-building, and business strategies. As the sports industry’s global value is projected to reach $623.6 billion by 2027, the question of how athletes transition into business becomes more pressing. Furthermore, with…
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Overcoming Cancer and Scoring in the NFL: An Inspiring Journey
In a world where tales of overcoming adversity often take center stage, few are as inspiring as that of former NFL player Merril Hoge. His story highlights a unique intersection between battling cancer and maintaining a successful career in one of the most competitive professional sports out there. The relevance of Hoge’s journey has become…
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Sunstone Partners Offsite 2024
Sunstone Partners’ 2024 planning and strategy meeting was held offsite in Calistoga, CA this year. During the event the team bonded in fun activities like wine making and fantastic meals. On the business side, there was reflection on the significant accomplishments of the team for the year, as well as focusing on upcoming goals…
The Secured Podcast Challenges Ballistic Industry Giants
On a recent episode of the Secured Podcast, the hosts issued a bold challenge to the ballistic industry giants, including Armoured One. They invited industry leaders to their 11,000-acre Texas ranch, complete with a range and lodging, for a transparent, practical demonstration. The test will involve quarter-inch plate glass, like typical storefront windows, with…
The DisruptED Efforts of Starbucks to Pioneer Education as a Benefit for Frontline Partners: Episode 2 of 2
In an era of shifting workforce expectations, Starbucks has been leading in developing educational benefits designed explicitly for its frontline partners. In the second episode of DisruptED, host Ron J. Stefanski continues his discussion with Brandon Carson, the Vice President of Learning, Leadership & Cultural Experiences at Starbucks. Missed the first episode? Catch up…
The DisruptED Efforts of Starbucks to Pioneer Education as a Benefit for Frontline Partners: Episode 1 of 2
Starbucks set a new standard in corporate learning and development by offering education as a benefit to its frontline partners. This initiative departs from the norm, where companies typically focus educational investments on upper-level management. In the first of a two-part episode on DisruptED, host Ron J. Stefanski engages with Brandon Carson, Vice President…
