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Leadership Lessons Barry Hearn

 Leadership Lessons from Barry Hearn

Barry Maurice William Hearn (born 19 June 1948) is an English sporting events promoter and the founder and President of promotions company Matchroom Sport Through Matchroom, Hearn is also involved in many sports including snooker, darts, pool, tenpin bowling, golf, table tennis and fishing.  Hearn is currently the chairman of the  Prpfessional Darts Corporation  and was also until July 2010 chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA). He was also, until July 2014, the chairman of  Leyton Orient F.C. 

  • EIt is better to be born lucky than good looking
  • ETell the truth- it is easier than telling lies
  • ESheer work ethic can make you look like a genius
  • E Pressure is only felt by those that fail
  • EYou will run a better business and a better life if you think poor
  • E Unusual things happen every day of your life, how you deal with them makes you unusual
  • ELife ends in tears, so smile for the rest of your life
  • EYour life does not change by sitting on the sofa
  • EAvoid being a secret- if you are good then admit it and if you are great then shout it from the roof tops
  • E When you need a hand you are more likely to get a kick in the nuts. When you need no help there will be a queue of people wanting to give you things. One of life's great mysteries