Leadership by Example, the Right Stuff
Wednesday,
February 10, 2010
4:15 - 5:15 pm
Anthony Munoz, Former Cincinnati Bengal and NFL Hall of Famer
During this session Anthony Munoz will walk the attendees through the art of leadership pulling from his own experiences on the football field and connecting it to the business world. He will utilize real life stories from his career in the NFL, along with his proven success as an entrepreneur and philanthropist. As a leader on and off the field, Anthony draws from real life examples of what it takes to become a peak performer, building high performing teams and succeeding through adversity. All of these "leadership lessons" will provide each of us with practical tools that will enable us to succeed and move our businesses forward no matter what challenges we encounter.
Attendees will learn:
- The essential keys to peak performance
- How to persevere through adversity
- The power of team - you can't do it alone
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Speaker Profile
Anthony Munoz is one of Cincinnati's true sports icons. Considered by many as the greatest offensive lineman in NFL history, Munoz has a record of excellence that is unrivaled in Professional Football. An 11 time NFL Pro Bowl selection, Munoz is the only Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee in Cincinnati Bengals history. Since retiring, Anthony and his family have remained in Cincinnati, where Munoz has served as one of the community's most accessible and involved advocates. A California native, Anthony received a football scholarship to the University of Southern California, where he led the Trojans to the 1978 National Championship. Throughout his career at USC, he earned All-American and All-Conference awards. Munoz battled multiple injuries, including three knee surgeries that almost ended his career. His faith, family and sheer will helped him overcome the setbacks. His diligent workout routine and commitment to fitness paved the way for a remarkable professional career in which he missed just three games in his first 11 years in the NFL.
Anthony was selected by the Bengals as the third overall pick in the 1980 NFL Draft, and instantly became one of the league's premier linemen. He led the team to two Super Bowls, three AFC Central Division titles and two AFC Championships (1981 and 1988). Munoz was named the NFL Offensive Lineman of the Year in 1981, 1987, and 1988 and the NFL Players Association Lineman of the Year in 1981, 1985, 1988, and 1989. From 1980 to 1990, he started in 185 of 186 games, was selected to play in eleven consecutive Pro Bowl games (1981-1991). Anthony is also a member of the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. Anthony was recognized for his tireless community involvement while playing for the Bengals. He was the recipient of the Athletes in Action Bart Starr Award for Leadership in 1990, and was named the Cincinnati Bengals Man of the Year Award for five consecutive years. In 1991, he was honored as the NFL Man of the Year. Following his retirement, Munoz received the ultimate honor for an athlete. He was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first attempt on the ballot. In August of 1998, Munoz was enshrined into the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
Anthony has been involved in several ventures since his playing days ended. He served as a television analyst for ESPN and Fox, and continues to cover the Cincinnati Bengals on WKRC-TV and WLW Radio. Anthony also serves on the NFL Youth Board. In 2002, Anthony established the Anthony Munoz Foundation, a non-profit organization that engages the Tri-State region to impact area youth mentally, physically and spiritually. Since its inception, the Foundation has impacted thousands of children and raised more than $5,000,000 for programs and select charities. Besides devoting a great deal of time and energy to his Foundation, Anthony continues to be involved with several community initiatives. He was the chairman of the Billy Graham Mission in 2002. He has spoken to over 150 high school assemblies discouraging the use of drugs and alcohol. He has Co-chaired 12 Anthony Munoz Cystic Fibrosis golf tournaments and he has been on the Advisory Board of Citizens for Community Values. He has spoken to Military units all over our country and participated in several Military events. Anthony has assisted in two football camps in Guadalajara, Mexico and has been a translator / medical assistant to Mexico with Christian Hands in Action. A devoted husband and father, Anthony and his wife, DeDe, are the proud parents of Michael and Michelle as well as the very happy grandparents of Michael's new baby, Jacob.