Business advice from two U.S. gold medalists Caroline Nichols, U.S. Field Hockey Stacey Nuveman, U.S. Softball

4 Ways to Master the Competitive Edge

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#1 Discipline yourself.

Citrix: How do you maintain a competitive edge? Nichols: I am always looking for ways to improve my game and stay up to speed with the direction the game is going. I am disciplined to always work hard and get everything out of myself that I can. How does this translate into a business environment? Nichols: To have a successful business you need to be at the cutting edge of your industry and stay there. This requires discipline and hard work, which is exactly what being an Olympic athlete requires.

Caroline Nichols U.S. Field Hockey

Olympian (2012, 2008)

#2 Adjust quickly.

Citrix: How do you maintain a competitive edge? And how does this translate into a business environment? Nuveman: Being competitive on the field or in the business environment is all about making adjustments. It is important to have a game plan, but the ability and willingness to compensate and adjust is what makes an athlete or business successful. It feels great to get in your “comfort zone,” but that feeling doesn't last long. You have to be able to push the envelope and make changes to your game plan at any moment.

Stacey Nuveman Softball Olympian

(2008, 2004, 2000)

#3 Pace yourself. Nichols: In the Olympic environment you only get one shot at getting what you want and everything is on the line. You are often running on adrenaline at the games and if you did that all the time in the business world I don't think you would be successful.

Citrix: How does the Olympic environment differ from a business environment?

Caroline Nichols U.S. Field Hockey

Olympian (2012, 2008)

#4 Be a team player. Nuveman: Athletes understand the value of great teammates, and that no one person can be successful alone. Business is much the same; successful organizations need great leadership at the top, but they also need complementary components within the organization if they are to achieve maximum results.

Citrix: How are sports and business alike?

Stacey Nuveman Softball Olympian

(2008, 2004, 2000)

About Caroline Nichols

Born: 1984 Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA Residence: Chula Vista, CA Ht: 5'4" Olympics: 2012, 2008 Event(s): Field Hockey Position: Defender Profession: Collegiate Coach

2-Time Olympian and 2011 Pan American Games Gold Medalist

About Stacey Nuveman

Born: 1978 Hometown: Glendale, CA Residence: San Diego, CA Ht: 5'11" Olympics: 2008, 2004, 2000 Event(s): Softball Position: Catcher Profession: Sports Broadcaster

and Coach

3-Time Olympian and 2-Time Olympic Gold Medalist

About Citrix

Born: 1989 Hometowns: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Santa Clara, CA and Santa

Barbara, CA

Residence: www.citrix.com or www.citrixonline.com Ht: Limitless Olympics: None (more of an intellectual property competitor) Event(s): Cloud services, virtualization, online meetings,

remote access and IT support

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