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Sep 30, 20224 min read
Unplug to recharge....
I knew that this summer was going to be amazingly busy with many of the things I had lined up leading up to the Oregon 22 World Track and...
Mar 4, 20223 min read
Glass half full
How do you approach your life? Is the glass half full or half empty? Attitude and habits are everything. Assume positive intent.
Mar 4, 20222 min read
Focus on what is possible
Our ability to provide a clear vision and mission to our network of coaches and partners for the benefit of these athletes
Mar 4, 20223 min read
A Track becomes a refuge for athletes as well as a community
The same home stretch that was a refuge for athletes to compete safely this summer became a refuge for many local residents
Mar 4, 20224 min read
Click Moments* that change your trajectory...
A Click Moment includes acting on an opportunity that presents itself in front of you.
Mar 4, 20224 min read
The Athletic Department and Blue Ribbon Sports...starting young at Nike. 1978-83
I tell people I grew up with the company ( Nike) and love the experiences and relationships I gained through those formative years.
Mar 4, 20223 min read
Ask yourself how you can help... I asked at at Age 16: Do you need shoes tested?
The simplicity of the approach to reach out to see if you can help resulted with the loading up my car with 3-4 cases of prototype Nikes
Mar 4, 20223 min read
Grit, passion and the permission to dream.......
My intention is to bring inspiration and and share an approach through my experiences and stories that I can help you have your own approach
Mar 4, 20223 min read
If track spikes could talk.....Day 5 of 5!
I have to admit it has been fun for me to research some of the spikes and remember those early memories of my first few sets of spikes.
Mar 4, 20223 min read
If track spikes could talk...1973-Day 4 of 5
The sport of track and field including cross country created friendships and memories for life. I am impressed with the craftsmanship.
Mar 4, 20222 min read
If track spikes could talk...1952-Day 3 of 5
This spike saw competition in 1952-53 while my Dad was studying and working his way through Willamette University in Salem Oregon.
Mar 4, 20222 min read
If track spikes could talk...1950-Day 2 of 5
I love these spikes that have the first "brand logo" even though I am not sure what brand had the vision to design the wrap around nylon web
Mar 4, 20222 min read
If track spikes could talk...1948-Day 1 of 5
I love the history and heritage of products and want to share as I continue to go through my archives
Mar 4, 20225 min read
What would Geoff Do ?
This was the question I would ask myself with every decision that I would make during my final few years at Nike. I would describe this...
Mar 4, 20225 min read
Virtual team Leadership
I would love to work with your company or organization to build a strategy that brings your virtual team together to create a great place to
Mar 4, 20221 min read
IncubatorU Media HIghlights
Michael Bergmann's Media Updates:
Mar 4, 20225 min read
Fearless Innovation Together
Perfect conditions, an electric atmosphere, and three fit and determined athletes created a magical moment for thousands of local track fans
Mar 4, 20228 min read
Team Transformation Inspired by those on the team!
I have so many stories about how an organization or team has all the tools in the world to be great but something gets in the way of that...
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