The World Champion San Francisco 49ers in the 1980's epitomized team work, high performance, and accomplishing goals against the odds. Russ Francis was the 49er's starting tight end on what is often considered the best offensive football team to ever play the game. "Working with a master at motivation and strategy was a priviledge. I got a lot more out of playing football than a superbowl ring," says Russ. He played with the New England Patriots for eight years and won Rookie of the Year honors his first year in the NFL. Russ was selected to play in the Pro Bowl 3 times.
Russ's experience includes a 26 year career in sports broadcasting, marketing, public relations, communications and entrepreneur of numerous businesses throughout the country. Russ has worked for various networks including, ABC Sports & ABC Wide World of Sports, ESPN, FoxSports, Prime Network and CBS Sports.
Russ has six years experience in government within the Governor's Cabinet-State of Hawaii-Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
"I learned quickly that the NFL was not just a game--it was a business. And after playing for 14 years I got involved in many business and media ventures. In business I could see the fine line between super performance and profits and unfocused performance and failure. In a tough economic cycle like we are experiencing now, the companies that are not operating at peak levels will be defeated by companies operating with more urgency and efficiency. We have to resist complacency and motivate ourselves and our teammates constantly to stay sharp. I want to teach American companies that every employee's thinking and performance can become a "new normal" of high achievement that translates into profits"
Russ has been involved with the following charities: National Spokesman, United Way, National Co-Chairman-National Spinal Cord Injury Foundation, Special Olympics, Boys & Girls Club, Ronald McDonald House and Shriners Childrens Hospital.
