Looks like the old adage “Sweet 16” has new meaning according to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. In a recent far-reaching interview for Time’s newsletter, he said at about age 16 is when we should start measuring Excellence. –By Brian Hurlburt, Host, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. “The question was, what’s the lowest age at which we […]
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Excellence is all around us and during the Covid-19 pandemic, people are giving of themselves to make a positive difference. Such is the case with Nevada Army Guard Lt. Col. Brett Compston of the Nevada National Guard who was one of only six nationwide to be honored for Excellence. –By Brian Hurlburt, Host, Magnifying Excellence […]
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What exactly is the “Mundanity of Excellence”? While our Magnifying Excellence Podcast and this website reveals the definitions of Excellence from many of the world’s best and others, a published research paper from more than 30 years ago revealed how Excellence is achieved by doing the little things more effectively and differently. –By Brian Hurlburt, […]
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According to NextGov.com, “The Defense Department, Army and Howard University have linked up to collectively push forward artificial intelligence and machine learning-rooted research, technologies and applications through a recently unveiled center of excellence. A unique partnership with an eye towards the future. –By Brian Hurlburt, Magnifying Excellence Podcast Host and Founder. The work to be […]
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DKPittsburghSports.com founder and writer Dejan Kovacevic has a way with words, and he recently labeled the partnership between Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger as exemplifying energy and Excellence. Who are we to argue? –By Brian Hurlburt, Magnifying Excellence Podcast Host and Founder. Kovacevic captures the success on offense of everyone involved as, “This blossoming symbiosis between […]
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Among the legends of NASCAR, 7-tim Cup champion Jimmie Johnson ranks near the top not only for his racing Excellence but also for the Excellence he displayed out of the car. Recently, NASCAR honored Johnson with the Bill France Award of Excellence. An important note is that the award is considered one of NASCAR’s most […]
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Steph Curry is dazzling on the basketball court and here’s about 90 seconds of his Excellence via video highlights. Plus, this week (Nov. 27, 2020), Curry takes part in the Match III on the golf course, a match for charity and a little trash talking. Curry and hall of fame quarterback Peyton Manning take on […]
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To attain Excellence, there has to be a driving motivator. For baseball hall of famer and World Series champion Greg Maddux, the driving force was reaching his ultimate potential. “I had a coach ask me when I was about 20 years old. He goes, ‘how good do you think you can be?’ And, at the […]
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In Park City, Utah, stands the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Center of Excellence, which helps American winter sport athletes train year round for the Olympics and other world-class competitions. Athletes have called it a game-changer over the years. Olympic champions Jonny Moseley and X Games Gold Medalist Maggie Voisin recently hosted a virtual fundraiser from […]
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There may be no higher than calling that giving a child a home. Here are some deserving people who recently were recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. “These awards represent a degree of excellence that every child in foster care deserves—excellence that communicates the dignity and worth of every young person—excellence […]