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When Opportunity Knocks: A Conversation with Former NFL Player JJ Birden

May 09, 2022 • Dr. David M. Walker

#065: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NFL player JJ Birden.

JJ. Birden was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played in 9 NFL seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons.

Birden played at the University of Oregon. In 2010, Birden was inducted Oregon's Athletic Hall of Fame as Track and Field athlete.

Birden travels extensively as a motivational and opportunity speaker and trainer for companies large and small; team building seminars, as well as youth group life skill development meetings.

JJ is a best-selling author of When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage. Birden and his wife Raina have three children and five adopted children.

What you will learn in this episode:

· JJ discusses his athletic success despite being considered too small to compete at the highest level

· JJ explains what sports taught him about leadership and how he has used it to excel in his post NFL career

· JJ talks about why coaching people have limitations and how he decided to share his unique perspective on life and success as a motivational speaker

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