Scenes From NAILBA 40: Ross Bernstein Urges A Winning Commitment

ORLANDO -- Prolific best-selling author and business speaker Ross Bernstein is no stranger to NAILBA audiences.

Bernstein's sports anecdotes range from legendary football coach Vince Lombardi to Olympic champion skier Lindsey Vonn. Best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, Bernstein is an award-winning peak-performance business speaker who's keynoted conferences on all seven continents.

Bernstein, 52, wove facts and anecdotes around familiar themes of sacrifice, hard work, commitment and teamwork.

"I want you to think about your role," #NAILBA40 featured speaker Ross Bernstein says. Using sports analogies, Bernstein says role players are key to success. pic.twitter.com/YV6eSsHiOJ

— INNJohn (@INNJohnH) November 16, 2021

"It's not about having the best players. It's about having the RIGHT players," #NAILBA40 featured speaker Ross Bernstein says, quoting 14-time Stanley Cup champion Scotty Bowman. pic.twitter.com/tf0mTCiF0c

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#NAILBA40 @RossBernstein wow! Loved the opening session! #ChampionshipTeam

— Angie Hughes (@AngieHughes5) November 16, 2021

Shark Points

NAILBA 40 opened Monday afternoon with an entertaining talk by Daymond John, businessman, investor, television personality, author, and motivational speaker. He is best known as the founder, president, and chief executive officer of FUBU, and appears as an investor on the ABC reality television series Shark Tank.

John shared tales from his rise to the top, and gave his six “Shark Points" for success:

1. Set goals: you can not hit a target that you can not see.
2. Do your homework: mistakes are certain if you're not doing your homework.
3. Motto: We love what we do and we must love our customer.
4. Never forget that YOU are the brand.
5. You must learn how to pitch.
6. You must keep swimming.

HAPPENING NOW: The #NAILBA40 Executive Spotlight Special Session!
Daymond John presents ‘The Brand Within’ – exclusively sponsored by @pacificlife!

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InsuranceNewsNet Senior Editor John Hilton has covered business and other beats in more than 20 years of daily journalism. John may be reached at john.hilton@innfeedback.com. Follow him on Twitter @INNJohnH.

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