January 2016

Steve Young, Hall of Fame football player, public speaker, and businessman, has paved an astonishing road to success, but it hasn’t always been a smooth one. The legendary athlete (with a law degree), attributes his success to tough lessons learned on and off the gridiron. Learn how hard work and accountability can boost your path to success in our January cover story.

This issue also includes Sports Venues: Score’s in Your Favor. Readers can gain insight into planning a meeting at a sports venue and the transformative effect it has on attendees, igniting a spirit of teamwork and camaraderie.

This edition also highlights a spree of attractions and venues, and the natural beauty planners will enjoy in California, as well as how to get inspired at a mountain meeting.

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