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John Frederick Eliot

Texas A&M 350 Blocker Station, TX 77843 (979) 845-1064

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Academic Focus: Human capital and human capital development—identifying, evaluating, and enhancing psychological “intangibles” (such as creativity, passion, willpower, intuition, ingenuity, focus, faith, and foresight) as they impact human performance. Of particular interest: how these variables are taught, developed, measured, and tracked to improve both the productivity and the health of organizations and individuals.

Grant Production: $4+ million in extramural funding for programs and services.

University Teaching: 20+ years, with regular honors or distinction. 100+ undergraduate and graduate research theses advised. Extensive service on university governance committees for teaching and curriculum development.

National Ranking Honors: , Senior Fellow, Presidential Scholar, Bestselling Author, 23 NCAA and professional sport national championships, Junior Olympian.

Community Service: 20+ years volunteering for youth development programs (including 10 years developing and directing program curricula). 15+ years of board service for national foundations.

EDUCATION , Charlottesville, VA

Ph.D. Organizational Psychology (Multidisciplinary Emphasis). 1997. Supporting Areas: Qualitative Research, Leadership, and Ethics. Dissertation, with distinction: “The role of play and creativity in high stakes performance.”

M.Ed. Organizational Psychology (Multidisciplinary Emphasis). 1995. Supporting Areas: Talent Acquisition and Development. , with distinction: “Emotional appraisal and control in successful vs. unsuccessful athletic performance.”

Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

A.B. Neuropsychology Fellow (w/Philosophy minor). Magna Cum Laude, 1993. Thesis, with distinction: “Circadian variations in mood and productivity.” J. F. Eliot 2

AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS

2014 The Stephen Cohen Contributing Educators Award, Joint Award of the American Orthopaedic Association and Clinical Orthopaedic Society (Awarded for contributions to the education of professional sport team physicians regarding practice management and communication.)

2010-11 The Craig Johnson Service Award, .

2004-08 Honorary Fellow of Health Administration, The Texas Medical Center. (Appointed as the founding chair of the Texas Medical Center’s initiative to build a “National Center for Human Performance” collaborative.)

2000-08 Distinguished Teaching Award, . (Honored eight out of eight years)

2002 The Cherry Award, Nominee. (National award presented by Baylor University for inspirational teaching.)

2001-02 Distinguished Service Award, Rice University.

1997 Human Service Dissertation Award, University of Virginia.

1996-97 Linda K. Bunker Graduate Research Fellowship, University of Virginia.

1996 The Ralph Sampson Alumni Prize for Outstanding Teaching, University of Virginia.

1995-96 Linda K. Bunker Graduate Research Fellowship, University of Virginia.

1994 The Mary McDougall Award in Statistics, University of Virginia.

1992-93 Senior Fellow, Dartmouth College. (The highest academic title bestowed to undergraduates in the Ivy League, a maximum of eight named each year.)

1991-92 Presidential Scholar, Dartmouth College. (Annually granted by the President’s Office in conjunction with the Department of Education.)

1989 National Merit Scholar, the United States National Merit Program.

OTHER HONORS

2009 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, Dartmouth College.

2005-08 Alumni Councilor, Dartmouth College. (Honored with a three year appointment to the college’s leadership body.)

2004-08 Excellence in Teaching Award, SMU Cox School of Management. (Honored 6 times for graduate courses in the psychology of leadership; the only adjunct professor to receive this award multiple times.) J. F. Eliot 3

2004 Dartmouth College Board of Trustees, Young Alumni Nominee.

2003 T. S. Eliot Honorary Chair, The John Eliot School in Needham, MA. (An elementary school founded by Dr. Eliot’s ancestral namesake humanitarian and educational pioneer.)

2000-02 Outstanding College Associate, James A. Baker College, Rice University. (Voted upon by students, one faculty member named each year by each of the eleven residential at Rice.)

1999 Inducted into the Charlottesville, VA Historic Society Hall of Fame.

1993 Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Chapter of .

1993 Magna Cum Laude, Dartmouth College Board of Trustees.

1993 The Golden Key National Honor Society.

1990-92 Dean’s List, Dartmouth College. (Among the top 10% every quarter, inclusively.)

1991 Academic Citation in Philosophy, Dartmouth College. (The highest academic achievement distinction given to students at Dartmouth; fewer than 2% of undergraduate students receive a citation each year.)

1980 Nordic Combined Gold Medalist, Winter Junior Olympics in Lake Placid.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Pending EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. The Journal of Performance Education. Responsibilities: Re-title and refocus; Return journal to publication (currently dormant, awaiting new press and affiliation arrangements), including public library and circulation; Reengineer the journal to come up to current information technology standards; Expand readership and access; Promote articles of a multicultural/multi-disciplinary emphasis focused on entrepreneurship (particularly in the business of sport); Assemble a new board of directors; Oversee the development team; Manage the fiscal budget; Initiate and manage corporate partnerships.

2013- CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (NON-TENURE TRACK). Texas A&M University Present Responsibilities: Develop and teach undergraduate courses in sport management (including new and updated online curricula), Advise undergraduates, assist in the development of graduate courses and initiatives, serve as a liaison between the Division of Sport Management and professional sports teams, recruit sport management professionals of distinction to serve as guest or keynote lecturers, leverage professional sport network to create granting and service opportunities for colleagues and graduating students, oversea initiative to create a “Living Laboratory” in professional sport.

Courses Taught: Special Topics in Sport Management (Performance Psychology, Negotiation); Psychology for Coaches (upcoming). J. F. Eliot 4

2008- CONSULTING PROFESSOR (NON-TENURE TRACK). Stanford University. 2013 Responsibilities: Assist in the design and implementation of new undergraduate curriculum on leadership; Advise students and graduates; Serve as a liaison between the university and professional sports organizations for the purpose of creating and supervising student internships, externships, and research projects; Increase Stanford’s positioning in sports industry conferences, coalitions, and international governing bodies.

2004- ADJUNCT PROFESSOR. SMU Cox School of Business. 2008 Responsibilities: Guest lecture on leadership, creativity, organizational behavior, and entrepreneurship for fulltime and executive MBA students; Provide a collaboration resource in performance psychology for faculty members and administrators; design seminars and workshops for local corporations.

2005- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (NON-TENURE TRACK). Rice University. 2008 Responsibilities: Continuation of the same position below (see Rice University 2000- 2003 on the next page) following release time for administrative service; emphasis on building programmatic and consulting bridges between Rice University, The Texas Medical Center, and the Houston community, particularly in the fields of sport management and sports medicine.

Courses Taught (across all years at Rice): Introduction to Performance Psychology; Introduction to Sports Management; Advanced Performance Psychology; Performance Leadership; Performance Metrics & Analytics; The Psychology of Injury & Rehabilitation; Human Capital; Case Studies in Human Performance; Ethics of Sports Business; Writing for Professional Communication; Senior Seminar in Sports Management; Special Topics: The Human Spirit; Special Topics: Psychological Economics; Special Topics: Talent Evaluation; Special Topics: Organizational Culture.

Evaluation: Received, every semester, overall rankings among the top 1% of faculty members university-wide (mean = 1.1; highest possible = 1.0 out of 5.0).

2003- DIRECTOR OF SPORT MANAGEMENT (ROTATING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE). Rice University. 2005 Responsibilities: Created and launched the university’s first standalone undergraduate business major; Raised private donor contributions to seed new initiatives in organizational and performance analytics, executive training, and corporate innovation; Infused academic rigor into the teaching and practice of sport management; Designed and implemented curricula in creativity, entrepreneurship, performance psychology, and leadership; Advised student research; Set up and supervised professional sports front office internships, as well as internships in media and other sports related career paths; Served as a liaison between Rice’s business initiatives and the sports industry; Fostered cross-campus interdisciplinary teamwork, bringing otherwise disconnected faculty together; Helped create new jobs for graduates.

2001- EXECUTIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. 2003 Responsibilities: Served on curriculum and teaching committees; Contributed to hospital accreditation programs in leadership, stress management, and communication training; Designed a medical student survival handbook titled “The Unvanquished”; Created programming for improving management skills of residents and physicians. J. F. Eliot 5

2001- ADJUNCT PROFESSOR. University of Houston. 2003 Responsibilities: Served on thesis and dissertation committees for graduate students focusing on leadership, psychology, and organizational design; Provided career advising and mentorship.

2000- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (NON-TENURE TRACK). Rice University. 2003 Responsibilities: Taught courses in performance psychology, leadership, ethics, and analytics; Provided revenue generating consulting services for the medical, performing arts, and sport industries; Provided consulting services to the department of athletics, school of music, and executive education; Advised graduate and undergraduate research; Sat on doctoral committees; Supervised student internships; Served on the university teaching committee and the university curriculum committee; Designed vehicles for collaboration between Rice and numerous Houston organizations.

Courses Taught: See above.

1997- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN THE PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT. University of Virginia. 2000 Responsibilities: Developed, taught, and supervised interdisciplinary curriculum in organizational psychology, strategic management, and health leadership; Advanced instructional technology modalities; Assisted with departmental review processes and external evaluations; Supervised student research and advised honors theses and dissertations; Supervised student practica and corporate internships; Headed an organizational psychology field research team to connect the Darden School of Business with the School of Medicine.

Courses Taught: Introduction to Organizational Psychology; Seminar in Team Dynamics and Group Cohesion; Human Analytics; Field Research; Seminar in Leadership; Advanced Performance Psychology; Multicultural Consulting.

Evaluation: Among the highest in overall university rankings for three straight years (mean = 4.9; highest possible = 5.0; university mean = 3.2).

1995- ASSOCIATE EDITOR. The Journal of Performance Education. 2000 Responsibilities: Oversaw manuscript submissions and the blind review process; Reviewed press editing and graphical design; Served as a liaison between review editors and the Editor-in-Chief.

1995- SENIOR LECTURER. University of Virginia. 1997 Responsibilities: Designed, from inception to execution, new workshops and courses in leadership, psychology, and analytics for executives and politicians at UVA’s Washington, D. C. satellite; Supervised undergraduate academic progress; Created a contemporary issues noontime conference for the School of Medicine covering topics on performance leadership in medicine; Created a student-athlete mentoring program for first year and at-risk student-athletes; Initiated a coaching resource to connect the athletic department with the Darden School of Business; Provided consulting services to increase the connectivity with the community.

Courses Taught: Introduction to Performance Psychology; Advanced Performance Psychology; Human Analytics; The Psychology of Leadership; Research Methods; Statistics I; Statistics II.

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1995 PROGRAM DIRECTOR. Charlottesville YMCA. Responsibilities: Developed after-school curriculum focused on career skills for teenagers, including financial management, communication, and leadership; Supervised a staff of 10 undergraduate volunteers; Conducted coaching seminars for parents; Designed and ran fund raising drives.

1993- INSTRUCTOR. University of Virginia. 1995 Responsibilities: Developed and taught health education and physical activity courses; Evaluated pedagogical methodology; Designed teaching and learning feedback instruments; Instituted an instructor process mentoring program.

Courses Taught: CPR & First Aid; Strength Training; Strength Training for Women; Advanced Conditioning; Racquetball; Tennis; Soccer; Rugby; Team Dynamics.

1992 RESEARCH COORDINATOR. Yale School of Medicine. (At Yale’s West Indies Biomedical Research Foundation on St. Kitts.) Responsibilities: Coordinated a multi-million dollar, international grant project for the Medical School; Trained and oversaw a staff of 25+ research assistants from over a dozen countries; Maintained research validity and reliability; Managed data collection; Designed spreadsheets for statistical analysis; Generated status reports; Oversaw primate care; Trained in select neurosurgical procedures; Assisted with surgical intervention; Complied with international animal rights laws.

1991 FRESHMAN ORIENTATION LEADER. Dartmouth College. Responsibilities: Directed orientation programs during the college’s annual Freshman Orientation Week; Arranged academic open houses and career options seminars; Led multicultural awareness events; Organized community-building activities; Led groups of 8-16 incoming Freshman on Dartmouth’s groundbreaking 4-day adventure trips.

1990- PEER TUTOR. Dartmouth College. 1992 Responsibilities: Provided one-on-one tutoring, as well as instruction in , test taking, and computer applications; Created a peer mentoring program for first year student-athletes; Designed and headed a support group for students with physical and learning disabilities.

Courses Tutored: Statistics; Calculus; Writing and Composition; ; Inorganic & Organic Chemistry; Psychology.

1989- PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR. Dartmouth College. 1992 Responsibilities: Taught free activity and health classes for the DOC.

Courses Taught: Cardiovascular Testing; Introduction to Resistance Training; Interval Training; Racquetball; Nordic Skiing.

1989 INSTRUCTOR. Lyndon Institute Continuing Education. Responsibilities: Designed and taught computer education courses for teachers and professionals; Marketed and promoted courses; Provided documentation to state certification committees; Provided out-of-class tutoring.

Courses Taught: Computer Literacy; Programming; Computer Modeling.

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1987- RESEARCH ASSISTANT. Lyndon State College. 1989 Responsibilities: Assisted with data collection and computer modeling for faculty research projects in organic and inorganic chemistry.

GRANT WRITING (CLINICAL & SERVICE)

Eliot, J. F., and Groll, M. (2012). A sponsorship grant to bring Hall of Fame baseball players to the rescue in Stockton, California, which had just declared bankruptcy and needed positive press for its citizens. PRECOR, USA: Woodinville, VA. $15,000.

Eliot, J. F., and Groll, M. (2010-2015). Multiyear seed funding for the creation and development of a community outreach foundation to help retired professional baseball players remain relevant in their communities. The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association: Colorado Springs, CO. $125,000.

Gould, A, and Eliot, J. F. (2009). Seed funding from private equity to create and build a new undergraduate leadership curriculum that combines athletics and economics. Numerous private equity firms contributing: Palo Alto, CA. $850,000.

Eliot, J. F., Beattie, J., and Apollaro, A. (2008). Commissioned private analysis of the cross economic and cultural impacts of the sale of a professional sports franchise with strong local and national roots. Private funding with support from the Chicago Tribune and the Major League Baseball Commissioner’s Office: Chicago, IL and New York, NY. $265,000.

Wainerdi, R., Stream, K., Eliot, J. F., and Weyand, P. (2007). Appropriations bill for government support of a National Center for Human Performance. : Washington, DC. $1,500,000.

Wainerdi, R., Stream, K., Eliot, J. F., and Weyand, P. (2005). General institution funding in support of creation of a National Center for Human Performance. The Debakey Foundation: Houston, TX. $300,000.

Rarick, J., and Eliot, J. F. (2003). An outreach initiative addressing career development and management for professional musicians. The Brown Foundation: Houston, TX. $4,500.

Eliot, J. F., and Anding, R. (2002). Pilot data compilation of neural glucose depletion curves, performance and concentrations dips, and “hitting the wall” in long endurance tasks, with particular focus on differences between youth and adult populations. Texas Childrens Hospital: Houston, TX. $24,000.

Eliot, J. F. (2001). “Chasing the Human Spirit” (funding for course development). Rice University Summer Grant Program: Houston, TX. $1,900.

McDonald, G., and Eliot, J. F. (2001). Interviews with members of the original NASA team charged with putting a man on the moon (funding for exploratory pilot study and data archiving). NASA, Johnson Space Center: Clear Lake, TX. $8,500.

Eliot, J. F., and Apollaro, A. (2000). Clinics for youth coaches, administrators, and parents on the use of sport for healthy life and career skills development. The Emmitt Smith Foundation: Dallas, TX. $250,000.

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Rotella, R. J., Eliot, J. F., Striegel, D. A., Case, R., and Fiorre, M. (1998). Coaching II: Integration of psychological analytics into performance management. The United States Olympic Committee: Colorado Springs, CO. $40,000.

Pope, A., and Eliot, J. F. (1996). A discussion series: “Mindfulness” (funding for graduate programming: Exploring issues in attention, perception, and performance shared by astronauts, athletes, and surgeons under pressure). NASA: Langley Space Center, Langley, VA. $45,500.

Rotella, R. J., Eliot, J. F., Striegel, D. A., Case R., and Fiorre, M. (1995). Effectiveness of video analysis as a coaching and management tool. The United States Olympic Committee: Colorado Springs, CO. $62,000.

Eliot, J. F., and Corson, J. A. (1993). Psychological impediments to performance under sleep and time duress: A multivariate pilot study of circadian variation and attitude. Dartmouth College Board of Trustees: Hanover, NH. $9,450.

Eliot, J. F. (1992). Evaluating the degree of Parkinson’s Disease symptom reversal obtained through Substantia Nigra replacement surgery and re-growth (travel grant). Yale University Medical School: New Haven, CT. $3,750.

Eliot, J. F., and Corson, J. A. (1990). Circadian variations in attitude, mood, and physical performance on coordination based tasks. Presidential Scholarship Grant Program: Washington, DC. $1,500.

BOOKS, CHAPTERS, & PUBLICATIONS

Eliot, J. F. (2015). Overachievement [2nd Edition]. Diversion Books: New York, NY.

Eliot, J. F., and Pritchard, K. (2012). Help the Helper: Building a Culture of Extreme Teamwork. Penguin Portfolio: New York, NY.

Eliot, J. F. (2005). How to Win a Super Bowl. The New York Daily News: New York, NY.

Eliot, J. F. (2005). Motivation: The need to achieve. In S. Murphy (Ed.), Practical Sport Psychology. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.

Eliot, J. F. (2005). The Maverick Mindset [CD-ROM]. Nightingale-Conant: Chicago, IL.

Eliot, J. F. (2004). Getting their heads in the game. Coach and Athletic Director Magazine, Scholastic: New York, NY.

Eliot, J. F. (2004, 2006, 2008). Overachievement. Penguin Portfolio: New York, NY.

 #1 national bestseller in the category of business nonfiction titles.  Penguin’s lead nonfiction title in 2004.  Translated into 5 languages.  Selected by Donny Deutsche for CNBC’s “The Big Idea” top 10 books of the year.

Eliot, J. F. (2004). Reverse psychology for high stakes achievement. Business Week: New York, NY. [Translated into 2 languages.]

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Boyce, B. A., Wayda, V. K., Johnston, T., Bunker, L. K., and Eliot, J. F. (2001). The effects of three types of goal setting conditions on tennis performance: a field-based study. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 20(2), 188-200.

Eliot, J. F. (2001). Beyond mental health: where traditional counseling and therapeutic practices leave off [a peer reviewed, research based public education column]. DrKoop.com. The C. Everett Koop Institute: Hanover, NH.

Eliot, J. F. (2000). Happiness: evolution of motivation, affect, and success in the American workplace. The Hungry Minds Project: Berkeley, CA.

Eliot, J. F. (1999). Psychology tools for enhancing golf performance. Golf Digest: Trumbull, CT.

Eliot, J. F., and Belkin, D. S. (1998). Cognitive perception, satisfaction, and the speed accuracy trade-off in a field based task. The Journal of Sport Behavior, 20(1), 16-28.

Eliot, J. F. (1997). Leadership and discipline: Cut and dry? In R. J. Rotella, B. A. Boyce, B. Allyson, and J. C. Savis (Eds.), Case Studies in Sport Psychology. Jones & Bartlett: Boston, MA.

Eliot, J. F. (1997). Pursuing mental excellence: A guide to training for peak performance. In D. Littlefield (Ed.], The Montreal Expos Player Handbook. The Montreal Expos: West Palm Beach, FL.

Eliot, J. F. (1997). Self-confidence and injury rehabilitation: The big break. In R. J. Rotella, B. A. Boyce, B. Allyson, and J. C. Savis (Eds.), Case Studies in Sport Psychology. Jones & Bartlett: Boston, MA.

Eliot, J. F. (1997). The role of play and engagement in performance. University Publishers: Ann Arbor, MI.

Savis, J. C., Eliot, J. F., Gansneder, B., and Rotella, R. J. (1997). A subjective measure of assessing psychological and affective cycles: A modification of the morningness-eveningness questionnaire. The International Journal of Sport Psychology, 28(2), 157-171.

Cunningham, M. K., and Eliot, J. F. (1996). Psychological factors of highly successful executives: what we are teaching in the classroom and what we aren’t. Unpublished meta-analysis for the American Journal of Education.

Solomon, G. B., Striegel, D. A., Eliot, J. F., Heon, S. N., and Maas, J. L. (1996). The self-fulfilling prophecy: Implications for effective leadership. The Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 8(1), 44- 59.

Eliot, J. F. (1995). Emotional appraisal and control in successful vs. unsuccessful athletic performance. University Publishers: Ann Arbor, MI.

Eliot, J. F., and Corson, J. A. (1993). Circadian variations in mood and productivity. Dartmouth College Library Special Collections: Hanover, NH.

Davison, T., and Eliot, J. F. (article in revision). Application shortcomings of statistics can for assessing human performance. International Journal of .

Eliot, J. F. (Ed.) (textbook under consideration). Applied Performance Psychology: Theory to Practice. Jones & Bartlett: Boston, MA. J. F. Eliot 10

Eliot, J. F., Gansneder, B., and Rotella, R. J. (article in revision). The impact of posture and facial expression on self-perception, motivation, and performance. The Journal of Perceptual and Motor Skills.

Rotella, R. J., and Eliot, J. F. (Eds.) (textbook and CD-ROM in press). Case Studies in Sport Psychology [2nd Edition]. Jones & Bartlett: Boston, MA.

KEYNOTES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Eliot, J. F. (July 2016). Psychometrics: The good, the bad, and the ugly, and how to think about performance evaluation. Invited address for the Boston Red Sox: Boston, MA.

Eliot, J. F. (February 2016). Recruiting and retaining superstar performers. Invited address at a retreat of senior executives and vice-presidents for the Manpower corporation: Oakland, CA.

Eliot, J. F. (January 2016). Keynote address at the annual IHRSA convention, sponsored by SportsArt: Orlando, FL.

Eliot, J. F. (December 2015). Coaching psychology: Soft science or hard science? Keynote address at the Texas Baseball Ranch: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F., Watts, D., and Jones, T. (October 2015). Managing youth sports programs: Considerations for optimal health, injury prevention, and sustainable enjoyment of sport. Lecture and panel discussion for the greater youth sports community of the San Francisco Bay area: Santa Clara, CA.

Eliot, J. F. (August 2014). Teamwork and team cohesion strategies for real estate professionals. Invited community service presentation sponsored Michelle Wong Real Estate: Burlingame, CA.

Eliot, J. F. (December 2013). Psychology of injury return. Keynote address at AOSSM’s annual Advanced Team Physician Course: Las Vegas, NV.

Eliot, J. F. (May 2013). Biofeedback principles and applications. Invited address for private equity professionals, sponsored by The Valley Fund with support from Sequoia Capital: Palo Alto, CA.

Pritchard, K., and Eliot, J. F. (January 2013). Helping the Helper. Invited address for PriceWaterhouseCoopers: Indianapolis, IN.

Eliot, J.F. (September 2012). The management of personal and professional relationships as a factor of career success. Invited workshop for the Amherst Police Department: Amherst, MA.

Eliot, J. F., Marathe, P., and Sinclair, D. (May 2012). The new way to evaluate drive, desire, and heart. Headline panel discussion at the annual Global Sports Management Invitational (GSMI): San Francisco, CA.

Eliot, J. F. (April 2012). Psychological Hardiness: Thinking differently about stress. Keynote address for the international finance executives conference hosted by the Jarden Corporation: Tampa, FL.

Eliot, J. F. (March 2012). The sherpa and the storyteller: Two vibrant ways to enhance business development. Keynote address for PriceWaterhouseCoopers: New York, NY. J. F. Eliot 11

Eliot, J. F. (June 2011). WHY: Accessing the Trusting Mindset to propel human performance in team settings. Keynote address for the , Berkeley Alumni Association: Berkeley, CA.

Eliot, J. F. (January 2011). The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy at work… at work. Keynote address for an energy industry professionals’ convention, sponsored by Schlumberger and M-I SWACO: Dallas, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (January 2011). The psychology of sales management. Invited address at the Star-Trac corporation’s annual sales meeting: Long Beach, CA.

Eliot, J. F. (September 2010). “Trusted Advisor”: Striving for Identity. Keynote address for at their annual leadership off-site: Washington, DC.

Lowery, N., and Eliot, J.F. (August 2010). Being authentic. A leadership workshop for incoming scholarship earning students at Dartmouth: Hanover, NH.

Eliot, J. F. (May 2010). The relationship between emotion, EQ, and team chemistry. Teambuilding exercises for M-I Swaco’s Canada regional leadership meeting: Edmonton, Alberta.

Eliot, J. F. (April 2010). Leading Creativity: Storytelling in the workplace. Keynote address for Chesapeake Midstream: Many, LA.

Eliot, J. F. (February 2010). Applying performance psychology principles to teaching our most gifted students. A two-part (faculty and parents) workshop for the St. Margaret’s Episcopal School: Dana Point, CA.

Eliot, J. F. (January 2010). The nuts and bolts of Psychological Hardiness in the workplace. Keynote address for M-I Swaco Corporation’s annual executive leadership summit: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (November 2009). Sport Psychology: the REAL story. Keynote address at the annual San Francisco Giants’ rookie camp at AT&T Park: San Francisco, CA.

Eliot, J. F. (June 2009). Values-based leadership. Keynote address for Sony: Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

Eliot, J. F. (April 2009). Overachieving in down economy through creativity inspiring practices. Keynote address for BHP Billiton’s annual VP meeting: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (March 2009). Self-confidence: what is this psychological construct all about and how do you put it into practice as a performance tool? A two-part (students and faculty) workshop for the St. Andrew’s Episcopal School: Austin, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (October 2008). Tom Cruise isn’t a role model for kids’ self confidence!? Keynote address for the San Diego YMCA chapter’s off-site management retreat: Temecula, CA.

Eliot, J. F. (September 2008). Overachievement in the public service sector. Presentation for the Brookings Institution’s annual “Senior Government Executives Hallmark Program”: Charlottesville, VA.

Lowery, N., and Eliot, J. F. (September 2008). Big names, big egos, big dollars, big pressure… Keynote for entertainment industry executives on leading and managing high IQ and high income talent: New York, NY. J. F. Eliot 12

Lowery, N., and Eliot, J. F. (July 2008). Stress and pressure for minority students in the pursuit of academic success. Keynote address for the NBNY Foundation: Scottsdale, AZ.

Eliot, J. F. (July 2008). What is optimal psychological fitness REALLY all about? Wellbridge Annual Conference: Vail, CO.

Eliot, J. F. (June 2008). Psychological growth through public service. Illinois City and County Management Association’s Annual State Retreat: Galena, IL.

Eliot, J. F. (June 2008). Team chemistry based on understanding teammates’ optimal performance states. Workshop for the University of Louisiana Athletic Department: Lafayette, LA.

Eliot, J. F. (May 2008). Creativity vs. Drug Therapy? The 2008 Drug Trend Symposium (sponsored by health benefits provider, Towers Perrin): Orlando, FL.

Eliot, J. F. (May 2008). Sustainable motivation through times of uncertainty. Workshop for Yahoo! Inc: New York, NY.

Eliot, J. F., and Clark, M. (March 2008). Today’s social and organizational barriers to health and fitness practices in the U.S. corporate sector. Invited address co-sponsored by The Mayo Clinic and Plus One Health Management: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F., and Dearholt, G. (February 2008). Changing paradigms in health club management. Keynote address at a meeting for national YMCA executives: Seattle, WA.

Eliot, J. F. (November 2007). Perception as vital variable in maintaining organizational performance standards. BP, North American Gas & Power Annual Conference: Austin, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (November 2007). Wrong turns in the attempt to build self-esteem: a review of the past ten years of policy and practice in high school education. Keynote speaker for the Texas Association of Episcopal Schools: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J.F. (October, 2007). Leading without authority. Keynote address for all Vice Presidents, Deutsche Bank: New York, NY.

Eliot, J.F. (September, 2007). The Pygmalion Effect, Social Loafing, and other social psychology constructs that every leader should know. Two-day workshop for Marathon Oil: Galveston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (June 2007). Learning psychology and best practices in the financial industry. A three day workshop for Irwin Union Bank: Chicago, IL.

Eliot, J. F. (January 2007). The psychology of creativity: a meta-analysis. Keynote address for the Baylor Business Network, Baylor University: Waco, TX.

Schutz, P., and Eliot, J. F. (December 2006). Happiness, psychological health, and the GNP. Keynote address for Leadership Houston: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (October, 2006). Honoring : The Psychological Road Less Traveled. Invited campus speech, Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series, Dartmouth College: Hanover, NH.

Eliot, J. F. (October, 2006). Hemispheric differences in the brain: the Training and Trusting mindsets. Guest class lecture, Applied Psychophysiology, Dartmouth College: Hanover, NH. J. F. Eliot 13

Eliot, J. F. (October, 2006). Psychological hardiness as a determining variable in real estate development profitability. Keynote address for HOLBA: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (September, 2006). The Training and Trusting mindsets in building colleague and client relationships. Keynote address for Vesta Strategies, Inc.: San Jose, CA.

Eliot, J. F. (August, 2006). WHY do you do what you do: scoring socio-cognitive motivation within sales performance statistics. Workshop for Precor USA: Seattle, WA.

Eliot, J. F. (July, 2006). Counterintuitive principles of the most effective leadership practices. Half- day workshop at the Global Leadership Convergence Forum, sponsored by Accenture and Motorola: Beijing, China.

Lowery, Nick, and Eliot, J. F. (June, 2006). The psychology and physiology of coming through under pressure. Headline presentation, opening for Mike Wallace and Larry King at the annual ProMax convention for executives in the television and radio broadcasting industry: New York, NY.

Eliot, J. F. (April, 2006). Proactive creativity in conventional office environments: Rebellion or functional innovation? Special event featured speaker, MBA Council of Houston and the Jesse Jones School of Management: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (April, 2006). Evaluation and assessment tools for optimal performance. Keynote Address for NorthMarq, Inc.'s annual corporate retreat: Phoenix, AZ.

Eliot, J. F. (February, 2006). Notching Historic Achievement. Keynote address for the Houston Advertising Foundation: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (January, 2006). From history to myth and back again, the leading of substantial men. Keynote address at the annual American Healthcare Philanthropy leadership convention (an audience of the top 200 United States hospital CEOs and board chairmen): Scottsdale, AZ.

Eliot, J. F. (January, 2006). The Psychology of Beating Forecasts. Keynote address at the Grubb & Ellis annual commercial real estate forecasting event (an audience including senators, mayors, governors, and world renowned executives): Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (January, 2006). Proper development of self confidence in young baseball players for sustaining their development and halting the growing frequency of burnout in sport. Keynote address at the annual Michigan Baseball Coaches Convention: Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Eliot, J. F. (January, 2006). Management skills that foster uniquely positive work place environments. Keynote address for the International Facilities Management Association: Houston, TX at Minute Maid Park.

Eliot, J. F. (January, 2006). What's abnormal about success? Invited lecture for the Rotary Club: West University Place, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (October 2005). Applying winning sports principles to business. Address for the Houston Texans front office staff: Houston, TX.

Montana, J., and Eliot, J. F. (October 2005). The Trusting Mindset as an under-tapped management tool in high pressure or time restricted situations. Keynote address at the National Realtors Association convention: Las Vegas, NV. J. F. Eliot 14

Eliot, J. F. (September 2005). Regression to the mean and other statistical artifacts impacting recruiting and retaining superstar performers. Keynote address to the Bayou City Business Leaders Club: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (September 2005). Sports metaphors: What can they really teach us about building and maintaining winning teams? Invited address for Texas BAR Association members (sponsored by the University of Texas Law School): Houston, TX.

Stream, K., Eliot, J. F., and Weyand, P. (June 2005). Building a world class training, sports medicine, and research facility. Ambassador representation for the USA and the U.S. Olympic Committee at the World Sport Congress: Beijing, China.

Eliot, J. F. (June 2005). The psychology of educational leadership. Keynote address to the College President's Council: Boston, MA.

Eliot, J. F. (June 2005). The practical and the big picture. Selected by faculty, students, and board members to be the commencement speaker for Lyndon Institute private high school: Lyndon Center, VT.

Davis, P., Eliot, J., Hamilton, C., Lopez, V., and Wilkinson, Laura. (May 2005). More than just a game: ethics in sports business. Lecture and panel presentation at the McGovern Library Informatics Conference: Houston, TX.

Wainerdi, R., Stream, K., Alford, B., Eliot, J., and Weyand, P. (May 2005). Benefits for healthcare from studying human performance. Invited panel presentation to six division heads of the NIH: Washington, D.C.

Eliot, J. F. (upcoming, April 2005). Creating a culture of excellence. Address for Methodist Hospital’s Medical Directors' Leadership Lecture Series: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (April 2005). Brain stimulation, creativity, and longevity. Keynote address to the NASA division of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE): Clear Lake, TX.

Eliot, J. F., and Carr, D. (March 2005). Teaching children how to handle pressure and raise their self- confidence. Workshop for Houston Little League parents (in conjunction with the Houston Texans): Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (March 2005). The training and trusting mindsets in high achieving businesses and high achieving individuals. Keynote address for the Shell Corporation’s annual M&A executive’s retreat: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (February, 2005). Pushing achievement of already successful performers to the next level: The good, the bad, the ugly. Two part keynote address for software giant SAP, corporation- wide annual consultant retreat: Las Vegas, NV and Orlando, FL.

Eliot, J. F. (January, 2005). Work-life balance: How to get the most out of your talent without sacrificing personal growth and happiness. Keynote lecture for the International Council of Commercial Real Estate Executives: Scottsdale, AZ.

Eliot, J. F. (January, 2005). Consistent high level performance in medicine without risk of burnout. Conference presentation for faculty and staff at Texas Children’s Hospital, Department of Adolescent Sports Medicine: Houston, TX. J. F. Eliot 15

Eliot, J. F. (December, 2004). The three keys to maximizing individual performance within your team. Address to the Washington-Baltimore regional branch of Sales and Marketing Executives International: Annapolis, MD.

Eliot, J. F. (December, 2004). What elite athletes can teach salespeople. Featured speaker at Hilb, Rogal, & Hobbs' annual Christmas Function: Katy: TX.

Eliot, J. F. (November, 2004). The psychology of entrepreneurship. Keynote speech for the Entrepreneurs Exchange: Los Angeles, CA.

Eliot, J. F. (October, 2004). Innovating to stay on top of your game. Keynote speaker for the Sugar Land Chamber of Commerce: Sugar Land, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (October, 2004). Psychological factors impacting successful and healthy career termination, transition, or retirement. Presentation for the St. Anne’s ministries career workshop program: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (April, 2004). Resonance and purpose: core principles in sustaining intrinsic human motivation. Lecture for NASA, Johnson Space Center: Clear Lake, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (March, 2004). The process of performance. Guest lecture for Rice University’s executive program, Leadership Rice: Houston, TX.

Ripken, C., Ripken, B., and Eliot, J. F. (January, 2004). Training the minds of elite baseball players. Address at the annual national Association of Baseball Coaches convention: Nashville, TN.

Eliot, J. F. (January, 2004). Overcoming the odds in starting a business. Featured speaker at the Baylor University Business Network’s New Year’s kickoff function: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (October, 2003). Introduction to the field of performance psychology. Guest lecture, Introduction to Sports Medicine, Rice University: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (September, 2003). Recruiting 101: How to attract the best employees and then how to keep them. Lecture for the Baylor Business Network: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (August, 2003). Effective evaluation: assessing controllable and uncontrollable performance factors in developing performers. Address at the annual meeting for Dallas-Forth Worth soccer coaches: Dallas, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (August, 2003). The process of performance: finding your path, staying committed, and enjoying resonance in your career. Keynote address at the SMU Cox School of Business student orientation reception: Dallas, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (July, 2003). Mindset and attitude as significant variables in the rate of healing and rehabilitation. Presentation at the University of Virginia Sports Medicine Conference: Charlottesville, VA.

Eliot, J. F. (July, 2003). Teaching psychological skills to young performers. A seminar for parents, teachers, and coaches, hosted by River Oaks Country Club: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (June, 2003). Winning mindsets: Playing in the Present. Address to the Rice University baseball team in preparation for the College World Series national championship: Omaha, NE. J. F. Eliot 16

Barry, V., and Eliot, J. F. (May, 2003). Parallel psychological variables in tennis and business which impact performance consistency. Address to the West Side Tennis Club, sponsored by Gallery Furniture: Spring, TX.

Harden, G., and Eliot, J. F. (May, 2003). Coaching for team chemistry. Presentation at the American Swim Coaches Convention: Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Eliot, J. F. (April, 2003). Measuring attitude: metrics and strategy. Workshop conducted for the SMU Edwin L. Cox Business Leadership Center, SMU School of Business: Dallas, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (April, 2003). Maintaining personal resonance in human service careers. Keynote address at the Houston Mental Health Association annual meeting: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (April, 2003). Managing psychological variables through the process of rehabilitation. Address to the Sports Medicine Division of Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (March, 2003). The process of performance. Leadership Rice guest lecture: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (January, 2003). History of motivation in the American workplace. Address at a Southern Methodist University alumni luncheon: Dallas, TX.

Eliot, J. F., and Blackman, R. (November, 2002). Work intensity: what is it really and how do you foster it? Dinner lecture for executives: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F., and Blackmon, R. (November, 2002). Getting people excited: lessons in creativity. Open lecture at Rice University for the general Houston community: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (October, 2002). Making methodology and analysis decisions in rigorous qualitative research. Guest Lecture, Research Methods, Rice University: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F., and Apted, J. (October, 2002). Great managers let their employees lead. Lecture for the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center medical administration: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (August, 2002). Identifying psychological success in the recruiting process. Workshop for Nokia International: Dallas, TX.

Eliot, J. F., and Corson, L. (August, 2002). What to do when you have to lay off employees. Address to the Hunt Corporation: Dallas, TX.

Chroni, S. A., and Eliot, J. F. (July 2002). Effective practice of performance psychology in field and clinic rehabilitation settings. Roundtable event at the European Congress on Sports Medicine (sponsored by the University of Thessaly): Athens, Greece.

Eliot, J. F. (June, 2002). Managing happiness: balance in the workplace without sacrificing productivity. Address for the Dallas Young Presidents Organization: Dallas, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (May, 2002). Upsizing performance while downsizing your industry. Workshop at the Island Hills Executives Club: , NY.

Eliot, J. F. (February, 2002). Lessons in business leadership and team performance that can be learned by studying the most successful sports teams. Guest Lecture, Leadership Rice, Rice University: Houston, TX. J. F. Eliot 17

Eliot, J. F. (January, 2002). Maintaining focus under heavy criticism. Address to the Houston Area Association of Baseball Umpires: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (November, 2001). Coaching the minds of young athletes: how to develop a team atmosphere that promotes great thinking. Address at the Kincaid High School Athletic Department: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (November, 2001). Excellence: psychological hardiness as a critical variable. Keynote speech at the annual EAGL, Inc. managers conference: Dallas, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (October, 2001). The psychology of happiness and longevity. Keynote speech at the NASA founders meeting, NASA: Clear Lake, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (September, 2001). History of performance psychology. Guest Lecture, Introduction to Psychology, Rice University: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (July, 2001). Interaction effects between physical and mental conditioning. Address for the Virginia Amateur Baseball Players’ Association: Harrisonburg, VA.

Eliot, J. F. (June, 2001). Using the case study methodology to teach the psychology of rehabilitation. Colloquium at the National Academy Sports Medicine annual conference: Baltimore, MD.

Eliot, J. F. (May, 2001). The psychology of setbacks and failure. Address to the Sports Medicine Division of Texas Children’s Hospital: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (March, 2001). Qualitative Research. Guest Lecture, Research Methods in Kinesiology, Rice University: Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (November, 2000). The pitfalls of psychological inventories for studying and predicting performance. Guest Lecture, Introduction to Sports Medicine: Rice University, Houston, TX.

Eliot, J. F. (April, 2000). Goal setting, imagery, and mental practice. Guest Lecture, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Radford University: Radford, VA.

Eliot, J. F. (February, 2000). Contemporary research in performance psychology. Address to the Board of Directors of the Dr. C. Everett Koop Institute: Austin, TX.

Eliot, J. F., and Patrick, D. (December, 1999). Analysis of psychology in professional hockey: What variables should be included and how to conduct effective evaluations. Address to the Washington Capitals Ice Hockey Franchise (players, coaches, and front office staff): Washington, DC.

Eliot, J. F. (November, 1999). The confidence to be creative. Presentation at Dartmouth College: Hanover, NH.

Eliot, J. F., and Dunn, P. (September, 1999). Fitness and health management as a part of strategic business planning. Seminar at Xerox Corporation’s Management Training Center: Leesburg, VA.

Eliot, J. F. (August, 1999). Self-confidence development and deterrence in elite skiing. Workshop for the Burke Mountain Academy Olympic Development School: East Burke, VT.

Eliot, J. F. (June, 1999). Pursuing life-long excellence. Keynote speech at the 10-year anniversary celebration of the Vermont State ’s Scholarship Awards: Montpelier, VT. J. F. Eliot 18

Eliot, J. F. (June, 1999). Considering inspiration as a primary component in effective curriculum development. Presentation at the New Mexico Summer Faculty Retreat, Eastern New Mexico University: Portales, NM.

Eliot, J. F. (June, 1999). Creativity: the training-trusting model. Address to the Business Program, Eastern New Mexico University: Portales, NM.

Eliot, J. F. (May, 1999). Peaking for competition: when, why, and how. Clinic for the Caribbean Olympic Development Program: St. Kitts, West Indies.

Eliot, J. F. (March, 1999). Happiness or selfishness? Application of organizational psychology for individual success. Keynote address for the UVA Executive MBA program: Washington, DC.

Eliot, J. F., and Pompian, N. (January, 1999). The impact of rigorous physical education for learning disabled students and strategies for improving faculty awareness. Address to College Academic Advising directors and staff: Hanover, NH.

Eliot, J. F. (January, 1999). Applications of cognitive and behavioral psychology in business and medicine. Guest Lecture, Introduction to Psychology: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH.

Eliot, J. F., and Cunningham, M. K. (September, 1998). Organizational psychology in youth athletics: Developing self-confidence and self-esteem through planned coaching methodology. Presentation to the PVTCA: Potomac Valley, VA.

Eliot J. F. (June, 1998). Improving coach effectiveness: lessons from Wall Street for youth coaches. Address to the Charlottesville Little League Baseball Association: Charlottesville, VA.

Eliot, J. F. (January, 1998). Implementing psychological training into a corporate setting. Open Address for Lyndon State College: Lyndon Center, VT.

Eliot, J. F., Colangelo, M., and Baker, E. (December, 1997). Performance enhancement tools for off- season baseball training. Presentation at the St. Louis Cardinals off-season satellite training center: Prince William, VA.

Eliot, J. F., and Yusuf, F. R. (March, 1997). Philosophy of performance: A comparison of attitudes between professionals in medicine, business, and entertainment. Presentation at the Department of Neurosurgery Conference, University of Virginia Medical School: Charlottesville, VA.

Stirewalt, R., and Eliot, J. F. (February, 1997). Conditioning for mental toughness. Address for the Major League Baseball Players’ Association (in conjunction with receiving a service award at the Players’ Alumni Association Legends of the Game event), MLB Players’ Association: Tampa, FL.

Eliot, J. F., and Cunningham, M. K. (January, 1997). Fostering excellence in children. Presentation at a meeting of the Greater Washington Parent-teacher Association: Falls Church, VA.

Eliot, J. F., and Yusuf, F. R. (September, 1996). Finding and keeping the psychological edge in professional ice hockey. Presentation to the Washington Capitols Ice Hockey Franchise, Orchard Park Training Center: Orchard Park, MD.

Eliot, J. F., and Yusuf, F. R. (August, 1996). Using stress management to improve teaching effectiveness and classroom production. Presentation at the Abbingdon public schools’ annual in- service teachers’ conference: Abbingdon, VA. J. F. Eliot 19

Eliot, J. F. (March, 1996). Mental rehearsal and course planning prior to long distance track events. Address at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials: Atlanta, GA.

Eliot, J. F. (October, 1995). Perceptions of stress and worry in successful versus unsuccessful collegiate athletes. Presentation at the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology: New Orleans, LA.

Eliot, J. F. (June, 1995). Cognitive appraisal as a component of successful rehabilitation methodology. Presentation at the University of Virginia Sports Medicine Conference: Charlottesville, VA.

Eliot, J. F., and Yusuf, F. R. (June, 1995). Using team building games to promote effective group communication. Presentation at the University of Virginia Applied Psychology Conference: Charlottesville, VA.

Eliot, J. F. (December, 1994). What are the toughest psychological issues coaches and administrators face? Presentation to the Vermont College Coaches Association: Burlington, VT.

Eliot, J. F., and Yusuf, F. R. (June, 1994). Group cohesion building strategies leaders. Presentation at the University of Virginia Applied Psychology Conference: Charlottesville, VA.

Eliot, J. F. (May, 1993). Circadian variation in mood, attitude, and motor coordination. Dartmouth College Student Lecture Series presentation: Hanover, NH.

Eliot, J. F. (April, 1992). Progress toward a surgical cure for Parkinson’s Disease. Dartmouth College Student Lecture Series presentation: Hanover, NH.

Eliot, J. F. (December, 1991). Preparing for excellence in college-transition. Presentation to the Vermont State Teachers Association: Lyndon Center, VT.

MEDIA APPEARANCES

TBD A monthly case studies column on the psychology of performance Los Angeles Times (under consideration)

2012-16 Dozens of quotes or references to Help the Helper: Building a Culture of Extreme Teamwork (Penguin, 2012) in magazine articles, national newspapers, regional television news programs, and syndicated radio shows (including , New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, FOX Sports, ESPN, MLB Network, Harvard Business Review, Chronicle of , ABC, MSNBC, CBS, CNN, and NPR).

03/2015 Major League Legends: Ted Williams ESPN (in conjunction with MLB Network and The Smithsonian)

01/2013 Featured Expert, Show on Corporate Cultures The Wall Street Journal Report (CNBC)

09/2011 Interviewed Guest, Show on Business Psychology Nightline (ABC) J. F. Eliot 20

06/2008 Featured Guest, Show on Overachievement The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch on CNBC

2005-08 Regular Guest Headgames with Nick Lowery on ESPN Radio

01/2004 Featured Interviewee, Preparing for Chaos: Successfully Hosting a Super Bowl NPR

09/2003 Building a Better Mousetrap, by David Medina The Rice Sallyport

06/2003 Rice’s Pitching Staff Studies How to Use Their Mind, Staff ESPN.com in conjunction with the ESPN broadcast of the College World Series

10/2002 Featured Guest, The Morning Business Report AM 610 Talk Radio Houston

03/2002 Let’s Try to Keep it Real, by Richard Morrison The Times

02/2002 Live High, Train Low, by Robert Ebisch Delta Airline Sky Magazine

02/2002 Picabo We Don’t See You, by Katy Muldoon The Sunday Oregonian

05/2001 Performers Using Psychology to Get Ahead, by Bob Slovak ABC Evening News

04/2001 Rice’s John Eliot is a Master of the Mind, by Ellen Chang Rice News

12/2000 Corporate Cultural Changes, Staff The Wall Street Journal

11/1999 What’s Upstairs, Staff Zone Magazine

08/1999 The Virtue of Hard Work, by Bernard Holland NY Times

03/1990 John Eliot in Recent Scholarship, by Richard Cogley American Culture Journal

VOLUNTEER, COMMUNITY, & OTHER SERVICE

2010- Chairman, The Vintage 9 Foundation, in conjunction with Major League Baseball Present (Building an endowment to give out annual grants supporting research and educational initiatives tackling youth health and fitness, particularly lifestyle choices that lead to diabetes and obesity.) J. F. Eliot 21

2008- Corporate Councils, Numerous Present (Serve in a variety of advising and board service capacities for corporations committed to improving human health and performance, including Shell, BP, Accenture, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, SAP, Marriott International, Grubb & Ellis, Hospice of America, Sony, Precor USA, Adidas, Nike, NASA, Cisco, Yahoo!, Microsoft, and others.)

2006- Organization Turnaround Advisor, The Tampa Bay Rays 2008 (Served a special advisor to the franchise’s chairman, president, and general manager, assisting with organization-wide performance and culture assessments, personnel decisions, employee training and development, strategic management shifts, and community integration. The result: helping the organization move from 10 straight years as the worst performing team in Major League Baseball, having never finished above .500, to the best record in the American League and an appearance in the World Series, besting the two wealthiest teams in baseball, the Red Sox and Yankees, while having less than ¼ of their budget.)

2006- Board Member, The TJ Ford Foundation 2008 (Raising money to build new schools in Houston for disadvantaged youth.)

2004- Board Member, The Center for Performing Arts Medicine 2008 (An institute of The Methodist Hospital.)

2003- Advisor, Shepherd School of Music, Rice University 2008 (Surpassing, during this time, Julliard to become the number one ranked music school in the nation for three years running.)

2000- Faculty associate, James A. Baker College, Rice University. 2008 (Rice’s out-of-class mentoring, advising, and student development program.)

2003 Honorary Board of Directors, The Alley Theater Guild.

2001 Volunteer fundraising associate, The World Wildlife Foundation.

1997- Consultant, University of Virginia School of Medicine. 2000 (Providing counsel on medical leadership and administration for hospital executives, physicians, and grant writers.)

1996- Consultant, The USOC (and numerous sports NGBs). Present (Provide educational and performance advising at Summer & Winter Olympic Games.)

1994 Vice President and Student Representative, National Education Association, University of Virginia Chapter.

1993 Volunteer Coach, The Special Olympics.

1993- Mid-Atlantic Regional Alumni Interviewer, Dartmouth College. 2000 (Conducting interview of prospective students for the Dartmouth College Admissions Office.)

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PERSONAL INTERESTS

Passion for Learning: Actively seeking out experiences that challenge one’s character, push one’s skills, and broaden one’s world perspective. Some favorites: The international storytelling competition; How to Get Lost seminars; High flying trapeze lessons; Culinary classes in Paris, taught in French.

Physical Exertion: Orienteering, Nordic and Telemark skiing, Rollerblading, Running, and competitive team sports of all kinds, with particular fondness for organizing and creating innovative or hybrid games.

REFERENCES

Available upon request