Belichick and Bad Business

While the bright lights of Super Bowl XLII have dimmed following the New York Giants shocking win over the previously unbeaten and highly-favored New England Patriots, one event—at the end of the game—serves as a case study in bad business.

For those who saw the game from Tempe, Arizona, New England Coach Bill Belichick’s choice to leave the field before the game ended reserved him a spot in the sore-loser—if not bad business—hall of fame. As millions of fans watched, Belichick ran into the tunnel with time remaining on the clock. In this case, Belichick acted in a manner more characteristic of a pre-school age child than a highly regarded coach.

While Belichick’s immature behavior may seem relatively insignificant, it serves as a stark reminder of what good business is…and what it is not. While good business involves careful planning and attention to detail, it also requires respect for others. Ultimately, good business leaves a positive impression on others—in victory and in defeat. Take the time to acknowledge the achievements of others. By doing so you will earn the admiration of a competitor, a client, or a colleague and practicing good business!

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[abubparne]

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