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Michael Jordan. "I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying.". Leadership Qualities – More Than Just AIR. Admiration and Respect - of other players, coaches and officials. Known as the go-to-guy by his team mates.
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Michael Jordan "I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying."
Leadership Qualities – More Than Just AIR • Admiration and Respect - of other players, coaches and officials. Known as the go-to-guy by his team mates. • Perseverance – Continued on after being cut from his H.S. team. Later lead them to the state championship. • Game Winning Spirit – As a freshmen at UNC, he scored the game-winning basket in the 82’ NCAA championship. • Generosity – Supports numerous charities. • Dedication – both to family and career. • Ultimate Professional – puts the “teams” interests ahead of his own. • Successful – Both on and off the court. To include endorsements, film, clothing and fragrance line.
Accomplishments - 23 - • Member of NBA championship teams (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997) • Member of gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic teams (1984, 1992). • Chicago Bulls all-time leading scorer with 26,920 points. • NBA Most Valuable Player (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996). • Known around the world as Air Jordan because of his acrobatic moves and hang-time. Received large endorsement of NIKE. • Stared in animated comedy Space Jam.
Charitable Contributions • Michael Jordan's achievements on the court can be matched only by his commitment to children's and family causes. • He's involved with numerous charities including the UNCF/College Fund, Special Olympics • Facilitated The building of the James R. Jordan Boy’s & Gils Club – named after his late father. • Jordan Institute for Families at the University of North Carolina. • Supporter of the Ronald McDonald House. • Protecting children and providing a stable, healthy family environment continues to be a goal.