I must have looked confused because he quickly added, "I don't mean literally." Though I still wonder sometimes... What he meant was simpler and more powerful: start doing the job before you have the title. Take on more responsibility before you're officially given it. This advice has stuck with me through years of career growth, and later when I became a manager myself, I saw exactly why it works.
Oxford United took the long road back to the second tier of English football. After they were relegated from what was then Division One in 1999, they spent the next quarter of a century dropping and then climbing again. Where some teams bounce around from one level to another, Oxford committed to the way down and then the way back. They changed direction only once, in 2009-10, when they were promoted after four years in the Conference.
This time last year, Sunderland were dreaming of promotion to the Premier League after going top of the Championship table by beating Luton Town. Fast forward 12 months and the Black Cats have just beaten Club World Cup champions Chelsea to move to within two points of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League table. To describe Sunderland's start merely as a dream would be to do it a disservice.
Mike Elias quietly received a promotion in the offseason, per reporting from Ken Rosenthal and Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic. His previous title with the Orioles was general manager but he was promoted to president of baseball operations before the 2025 campaign began. Today's report adds that the O's plan to hire a GM to work under Elias. The title change is largely ceremonial.
Apple just announced the iPhone Air, which, as you might guess by the name, is something Apple is marketing as extremely thin and light. It's 5.6mm thin and has a ProMotion display, one camera, Apple's Ceramic Shield 2 glass on both sides, and an A19 Pro chip. But what does it actually feel like to hold? I (Allison) got to actually pick up the phone at Apple's launch event today, and it sure is light.
Each order includes a choice of protein; choice of white or brown rice; choice of black beans or pinto beans; one premium side, either guacamole or Queso Blanco; cheese; romaine lettuce; eight flour tortillas; two large orders of chips; a large portion of sour cream; and choice of three salsas. Prices vary by location. Spot-checking Southern California restaurants online, we found $59-$63 plus tax for chicken or Sofritas, the chain's non-meat protein option, and $70-$74 for steak or barbacoa.
I used to take him to office functions, like company dinners or business galas, but I hesitate now because he may begin cursing like a sailor at the most inappropriate moment. It's almost as if he has lost a filter now that he is older. How can I get him to be aware of his behavior? If he refuses to tone it down, I fear I won't be able to take him places anymore.
Kiko Ochoa-Beovides and Madison Hodges told Business Insider they snapped up around 20 Happy Meals to collect the toy sets and Pokémon cards, often ditching the food.
‘Certain opportunities only come along once in a lifetime,’ says Truro City manager John Askey, reflecting on his team’s unexpected rise to success. Guided by Askey, Truro City achieved promotion to the highest tier of non-league football. This transition from a part-time to a fully professional setup represents a significant milestone, as they are the first team from Cornwall to reach this level. Captain Connor Riley-Lowe remarks on the adjustments required in training while managing a full-time job, sharing both the challenges and rewards of this new chapter in his career.
