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]]> By: Richard http://actasifblog.com/2009/12/what-i-wish-we-could-learn-from-earl-woods/comment-page-1/#comment-554 Richard Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:00:32 +0000 http://actasifblog.com/?p=923#comment-554 I love Joe's approach as a friend or colleague or father. In that role, helping Tiger get through this family/personal/career maelstrom is the first priority. As for Accenture, Gillette, Nike and the rest, they have a business decision to make and their priority is going to be the best interests of their shareholders. Phil Knight at Nike, probably a friend as well as a sponsor, has his interests aligned and takes the long view. He has said that when Tiger's career is over and one looks back, this will be a minor bump in the road. Moreover, Nike has tied its golf business to Tiger's golf genius - its clubs, balls, sportswear - and Tiger remains the best golfer in the game. Accenture on the other hand, in its advertising, has linked its image to Tiger's focus and integrity, not his golf, and that linkage is now problematic, to say the least. Nonetheless, when I look at Nike and Accenture's different responses, I think to myself that Nike shows loyalty and Accenture is the front runner who bails on its partner at the first sign of trouble. I'll take Joe's, and Nike's response. I love Joe’s approach as a friend or colleague or father. In that role, helping Tiger get through this family/personal/career maelstrom is the first priority. As for Accenture, Gillette, Nike and the rest, they have a business decision to make and their priority is going to be the best interests of their shareholders. Phil Knight at Nike, probably a friend as well as a sponsor, has his interests aligned and takes the long view. He has said that when Tiger’s career is over and one looks back, this will be a minor bump in the road. Moreover, Nike has tied its golf business to Tiger’s golf genius – its clubs, balls, sportswear – and Tiger remains the best golfer in the game. Accenture on the other hand, in its advertising, has linked its image to Tiger’s focus and integrity, not his golf, and that linkage is now problematic, to say the least. Nonetheless, when I look at Nike and Accenture’s different responses, I think to myself that Nike shows loyalty and Accenture is the front runner who bails on its partner at the first sign of trouble. I’ll take Joe’s, and Nike’s response.

]]> By: Joe Lavelle http://actasifblog.com/2009/12/what-i-wish-we-could-learn-from-earl-woods/comment-page-1/#comment-553 Joe Lavelle Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:12 +0000 http://actasifblog.com/?p=923#comment-553 Gwen and Nancey - Thanks for your comments! I think that Tiger has real issues that he must deal with. Domething deeper than what is being reported led him to be so reckless. I hope that there are at least a couple people in his inner circle that are willing to ignore the stone throwing so they can help him. I would hope that if I ever sunk that low the people that I had helped (in Tiger's case made millions of dollars for) over the years would be more inclined to help me than crucify me. I understand that my opinion is controversial and does not follow conventional wisdom, but again, the point I am making in the post is that this approach has helped me and people that I coach accelerate our careers far faster than those that have followed conventional wisdom. Gwen and Nancey – Thanks for your comments!

I think that Tiger has real issues that he must deal with. Domething deeper than what is being reported led him to be so reckless. I hope that there are at least a couple people in his inner circle that are willing to ignore the stone throwing so they can help him.

I would hope that if I ever sunk that low the people that I had helped (in Tiger’s case made millions of dollars for) over the years would be more inclined to help me than crucify me.

I understand that my opinion is controversial and does not follow conventional wisdom, but again, the point I am making in the post is that this approach has helped me and people that I coach accelerate our careers far faster than those that have followed conventional wisdom.

]]> By: Nancy http://actasifblog.com/2009/12/what-i-wish-we-could-learn-from-earl-woods/comment-page-1/#comment-552 Nancy Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:16:12 +0000 http://actasifblog.com/?p=923#comment-552 I think that most of the advertisers dropped Tiger AFTER he announced he was taking an indefinite hiatus from golf. This is a tough economy and when Tiger isn't on TV, winning, doing miracles, etc. then that's just a bad business decision. I have to tell you that the rumour mill, BEFORE all this, has it that Tiger was not very friendly to his fans - I know someone who spent $35K at a charity event for a round of golf with Tiger. It was not long after his knee surgery so I would not expect much. But he would not even SIGN AN AUTOGRAPH. Oh pooey on the certification and authentication process - someone could have arranged for that. And one more thing - if this was one affair, even two or three, that's one thing. What is coming out, he had so many partners that he could have put his wife and children's health at risk with unprotected sex. I understand the point you are trying to make - tie this into the work place but you need to find someone else worthy of saving. I too feel for Tiger, he needs help. Rumours are indicating he might even have an addiction. What he has done is SO AWFUL and OUTRAGEOUS that he deserves no mercy. You just wait and see, because I don't think you are aware of everything I know (from friends and connections). I think that most of the advertisers dropped Tiger AFTER he announced he was taking an indefinite hiatus from golf. This is a tough economy and when Tiger isn’t on TV, winning, doing miracles, etc. then that’s just a bad business decision. I have to tell you that the rumour mill, BEFORE all this, has it that Tiger was not very friendly to his fans – I know someone who spent $35K at a charity event for a round of golf with Tiger. It was not long after his knee surgery so I would not expect much. But he would not even SIGN AN AUTOGRAPH. Oh pooey on the certification and authentication process – someone could have arranged for that. And one more thing – if this was one affair, even two or three, that’s one thing. What is coming out, he had so many partners that he could have put his wife and children’s health at risk with unprotected sex. I understand the point you are trying to make – tie this into the work place but you need to find someone else worthy of saving. I too feel for Tiger, he needs help. Rumours are indicating he might even have an addiction. What he has done is SO AWFUL and OUTRAGEOUS that he deserves no mercy. You just wait and see, because I don’t think you are aware of everything I know (from friends and connections).

]]> By: Gwen Darling http://actasifblog.com/2009/12/what-i-wish-we-could-learn-from-earl-woods/comment-page-1/#comment-550 Gwen Darling Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:40:07 +0000 http://actasifblog.com/?p=923#comment-550 Joe, I applaud you for accepting the challenging and tackling this delicate subject! What you are asking people to do is definitely the most compassionate approach, as you are right -- we've all made mistakes(and will continue to)! Where this gets tough is when personal experience/bias creeps in - then it becomes very very difficult to rise above those personal feelings and rush to the assistance of the offending party. Who knows - maybe the decision-maker at Accenture just went thru a financially and emotionally devastating divorce due to a spouse's infidelity. Tiger has certainly proven one thing - you just never know what battles are truly being fought in a person's "private" life. Thanks for a very thought-provoking post and the guidance to take the high road, Joe. The next time I really mess up, I'll know who to call! :) G. Joe,

I applaud you for accepting the challenging and tackling this delicate subject!

What you are asking people to do is definitely the most compassionate approach, as you are right — we’ve all made mistakes(and will continue to)! Where this gets tough is when personal experience/bias creeps in – then it becomes very very difficult to rise above those personal feelings and rush to the assistance of the offending party. Who knows – maybe the decision-maker at Accenture just went thru a financially and emotionally devastating divorce due to a spouse’s infidelity. Tiger has certainly proven one thing – you just never know what battles are truly being fought in a person’s “private” life.

Thanks for a very thought-provoking post and the guidance to take the high road, Joe. The next time I really mess up, I’ll know who to call! :)

G.

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