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The high cost of avoiding tough conversations in small business
Every small business owner wants a high-performing team but fewer are willing to have the conversations required to build one. The cost of avoiding these conversations is significant. Underperformance usually lingers, standards become negotiable and high performers quietly carry more of the load. Leaders convince themselves that more time, more support or more patience will
Tough Conditions Imposed as Charlene Ruto Settles Case With Author
Charlene Ruto has officially dropped the criminal case against Webster Ochora Elijah, the author of a controversial book about her. The President’s daughter withdrew the case on Monday after both parties struck a reconciliation deal that placed tough conditions on the writer, whom she had accused of impersonating her. Milimani Magistrate Robinson Ondieki received the agreement
“Tough pill to swallow” – Nigeria’s 5th MVP laments shock Super Falcons WAFCON snub
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Gift Monday, one of Nigeria's most in-form forwards, has expressed her disappointment after being left out of the Super Falcons squad for the...
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NFL Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Patriots-Seahawks – pff.com
Mack Hollins dominates the snap count: Hollins out-snapped free-agent addition Romeo Doubs in the first half, and then led the wide receivers in snaps after A.J. Brown’s ankle injury. Jadarian Price in the Kenneth Walker role: While the first-round rookie looked great when given the opportunity, his role was limited. He didn't play on third
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The 11 college football players who completely owned Week 1
College football's opening weekend had a lot to offer, from LSU putting a whooping on Dabo Swinney and Clemson, to Oregon's scare against Boise State and — give me one more second — Michigan's clock-aided win over Western Michigan. Before we turn our full attention to what's ahead, let's give 11 players the recognition they
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Former Iowa High School Football Standout With First TD Of NFL Season
A former Iowa high school football standout was responsible for the first points of the 2026-2027 NFL season on Wednesday night. Eli Raridon, an all-state for West Des Moines Valley High School, hauled in a two-yard pass from Drake Maye for the first touchdown of the game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks
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‘I Gave Up the Least Amount of Touchdowns’ — Super Bowl Champion Makes His Case for Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction
Now that the Pro Football Hall of Fame has inducted its 2026 class, a new batch of players has become eligible for the Class of 2027. The biggest names of this year’s first-year players who are now eligible for next year’s class include Rob Gronkowski, Adrian Peterson, Ben Roethlisberger, and Richard Sherman. Recently, Sherman opened
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‘So Factually Incorrect,’ ‘Very Shameless’ — Fans, Analysts Rip Colin Cowherd for Outrageous Comments on Patrick Mahomes
Since his injury and fall in production last season, Patrick Mahomes has faced more doubt than at any point in his tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs. However, veteran analyst Colin Cowherd may have taken it a step too far. With left tackle Josh Simmons likely missing the Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos