Ben Roethlisberger is a Superbowl Winning Quarterback, who ended up in the wrong place & suspended from the NFL.
Merril Hoge is a former NFL quarterback & NFL analyst who came alongside Ben in his dark time and mentored him.
This cube pulls from Drive by Danial Pink, specifically the chapter titled “Autonomy”. It presents a small section, then shifts to an episode of ESPN’s NFL Live where Merril Hoge tells a little about his relationship with Ben. Tony Dungy adds some insight, he has also mentored NFL players who got into trouble.
[audio:http://www.startingcube.com/cube0058College-vs-Pro.mp3]
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Starting Questions:
- Which of these is it more important and less important for you to have control or influence over? task, time, technique, team
- Have you seen situations, settings, or systems that teaches or helps people to accept more responsibility or autonomy?
- Any other thoughts?