Business 2.0 has written about Bob Parsons , a genius CEO who leads the hottest and number one internet domain company in the world—GoDaddy. I admire Bob for building and growing his company from scratch to where it is right now in a very short period of time. His company has overtaken stable and large corporations in the web domain marketplace with 17 million registered names which is more than twice their closes rival.

How did he do it?

What’s new?

Nothing. Tiger Woods is one of the most successful people today that everyone ought to look up to; winning his 8th PGA Tour Player of the Year Award was achieved through focus, constant improvement, humility, adaptability and an amazing competitive spirit.

The Filipino people and the country were talking and celebrating about the victory of Manny Pacquiao last Sunday as if we have progressed as a nation centered on a hero named Pacquiao. They viewed him as the biggest hope the nation has amidst challenges and adversities the country is facing. In an excerpt of a write-up from our local paper, Inq7: In the United States a Pacquiao fight is always expected to draw Filipinos to common houses, where they can watch in comfort and exchange commentaries. His ring appearances bring them together in a way that weddings and birthday parties do, just like back home. (The kitchen smelled of kalderetang kambing and pansit; vodka and beer were being served on the side.)

I was surprised and saddened when I read at ESPN that Red Auerbach died last Saturday at the age of 89. He is one of the most successful coaches in NBA history who steered Boston Celtics to 9 NBA championships including 8 consecutive titles. After his coaching stint he moved to the front office where his brilliance gave Boston Celtics 7 more titles.

I was fascinated at his management and leadership style as I read an article over at ESPN looking back at his career. Below are my thoughts: