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Study Finds Long Term Effect of High School Sports
DATE: Jul 25, 2014 Updated Aug 7, 2014
Published at Ithaca.com
Turns out, the process of getting that dream job starts at six years old.
A recent study conducted by Kevin Kniffin, a behavioral science professor at Cornell University, shows that athletes who played youth and high school sports make better employees and have better career opportunities than those who didn't.
Where will you find
your next leader?
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By: EY and espnW
EY and espnW explore how sport advances women at every level. Research conducted over the last three years as part of EY’s Women Athletes Business Network shows the role that sport plays at every stage of professional women’s lives — from girls to rising leaders to C-suite executives.
From Athlete to CEO: Coincidence or Blueprint?
DATE: July 30, 2024
Published at Psychology Today.com
Athletic skills often translate to business success, but passion is the key.
Key points
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68 percent of top CEOs played college sports, with track and field leading at 29 percent.
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Non-athlete CEOs often show obsessive dedication to other pursuits, indicating that focus is key to leadership.
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Skills from sports or hobbies, like resilience and teamwork, translate well to corporate leadership.