Mariah Burton Nelson: Books, Speeches, Articles: Leadership, Excellence, Success, Teamwork, American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation

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BOOKS and ARTICLES?

Leadership*Sports*Everyday Excellence

As a former Stanford & pro basketball player... Mariah Burton Nelson now coaches other people to achieve their goals. She does this by providing entertaining, educational keynotes -- and through her 5 books, hundreds of articles, media appearances, and Two Points newsletter. Her latest book, We Are All Athletes, offers 26 "athletic essentials for everyday excellence." Mariah shows people (from corporate executives to high school students) how to lead and succeed with confidence, courage, and commitment to excellence and authenticity.

WHAT'S NEW???

New Video!

Think of Yourself
as An Athlete:
Strong, Brave, Free
to Play Your Own Game

36 minutes of dynamic
platform clips, TV interviews, music, and more

More about tape

New Book

WE ARE ALL ATHLETES
Bringing Courage, Confidence and Peak Performance Into Our Everyday Lives

New Awards

In June 2003, Mariah was given the Capital Outstanding Speaker Award by the National Speakers Association/Washington, D.C. Area

In November 2003, Stanford University nominated Mariah for the NCAA's Silver Anniversary Award (for 1978 graduates) in honor of her leadership, athletic excellence, and distinguished community service in college and beyond.

New Audiences (2002-03)

AARP, American Organization of Nurse Executives, American University Enrollment Services, Association of California Nurse Leaders, Brim Healthcare, Canterbury School, East Stroudsburg University, Elmira College, Entergy Mississippi, Fairview Health Services, Florida State University, General Mills, George Mason University, Foxcroft School, Governor's Wisconsin Educational Technology Conference, Greater Washington Women's Network, Hastings College, Human Resources of Greater Detroit, International Personnel Management Association, Iowa Paint, Leading Ladies, Miles/Lehane Women's Forum, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Center for Women and Policing, National Educational Telecommunications Association, National Federation of State High School Athletic Directors, Navy Occupational Safety and Heath, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, Potomac Meeting Planners International, Potomac Section, American Industrial Association, Public Building Service, Severn School, Sibley Memorial Hospital, University of Buffalo, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Hawaii, University of Virginia, US Census Bureau, US Department of Justice, US Marshall Service, VHA, Virginia Association of Marketing Educators, William Smith College, Winona State University, Women's Center of Vienna, VA, Women in Technology

New Articles and Poems

How to Have a Superb Surgical Experience (Washington Post, 2003)
A Hysterectomy Journal (Washington Post, 2003)
And Now They Tell Us Women Don't Really Like Sports? (Ms. Magazine 2003)
A Blessing for Parents with Imperfect Children (July 2003)

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WHAT'S ENDURING?

MISSION: "To demonstrate courage, compassion, creativity, excellence, humor, and athleticism as I write and speak the truth as I understand it."
JOURNALISM: Clear, original articles for publications such as Newsweek, The New York Times, The Washington Post, USAToday, Glamour, Redbook, etc: Since 1980.
BOOKS: Author of five pioneering, award-winning books. Since 1991.
ATHLETICISM: Swimming (as a child); basketball, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, field hockey (high school varsity letters); basketball (Stanford and European and US Pro leagues); rowing, water polo (1980s and 90s); golf, weight-lifting, cycling, and back to Mariah's original sport, swimming (now)
VALUES: Integrity, honesty, commitment, clear communication: Since 1956 :-)

Questions?
Write to Mariah at Mariah@MariahBurtonNelson.com
or call 703/276-8323