Bridge Lessons for Executives


Bridge Lessons for Executives

“It’s a game you can play at any age, and  you will have fun doing it the rest of your  life.
A lot of games don’t have that depth. This one does.”

– Bill Gates


buffett&gatesBoth Warren Buffet and Bill Gates play bridge. They know that bridge is more than just a card game. Gates and Buffet found that bridge skills are very similar to business skills. Bridge teaches logic, reasoning, quick thinking, patience, concentration, competitive strategies and partnership skills. Great bridge players are also good thinkers and great competitors.

Warren plays bridge online every day. You’ll also find both Bill and Warren at bridge tournaments around the country. Both love the game.  Both of these talented leaders admit that Bridge helps them on the job. Great bridge players are good thinkers and great competitors.

For an interesting Wall Street Journal article on how bridge can help your competitive skills read – Bridge-Not Chess-Is the Ultimate War Game

Rob VeVerka is an Executive Leadership Coach who is also a teaches bridge lessons for executives.   As an executive coach, Rob works with leaders nationwide to help them to become more effective in their jobs.  He has spent most of his career teaching and working with business leaders. He has put together a very unique program that will sharpen leadership skills and will teach the game of bridge.

Previously Rob was director of Executive Education at the University of Cincinnati where he developed leaders.  Rob is also an American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) certified teacher and director.  He was a Cincinnati Bridge Association board member.

 

An Intensive Program for Executives Who Want to be Better Thinkers, Strategists, and Competitors

bridge lessonsThink of it as an executive bridge retreat. Spend a week in Naples, Florida with Rob teaching you the game of bridge and helping you to become a better leader.

Rob spends his winters in Naples, and will work with you at the Naples Bridge Center or other bridge clubs in the area, for an intensive full-week series of bridge lessons for executives.  You’ll learn bridge and get an experienced professional and play bridge competitively every day. By the end of the week, you’ll be on your way to enjoy a game that you can play the rest of your life. And who knows…maybe a game with Bill Gates or Warren?


Here’s the program . . .

  • A month before the session, you learn or brush up your bridge basics with an ACBL online program. It’s fast and fun and will give you a good foundation for our time together.
  • We will play bridge every day at one of the many bridge clubs in Naples. Each duplicate game is about 3.5 hours.
  • You’ll get feedback and coaching on your bidding, play, and defense after each session. 
  • After each session, I will give you a short assignment to help you analyze your game and get ready for the next day. It won’t take long, and you’ll still have some time to enjoy the beautiful sunshine and amenities of Naples. 

We will  use Audrey Grant’s Course.  The American Contract Bridge League has commissioned one the world’s most successful bridge teachers, Audrey Grant to develop this course. Audrey has taken what many people consider to be a complex game and made it easy and fun to learn.


Optional Executive Coaching


Executive coaching sessions are an optional part of the program. You may be able to cost-justify your trip and expenses. We will customize a coaching and learning program exclusively for you. Learn more about Rob’s coaching practice go to Top Level Coaching.

If you elect to work with Rob for executive coaching program, you will complete a 360 assessment that will pinpoint your leadership developmental needs. At our first meeting, we will discuss the results of the assessment and build together a developmental plan. We will work on the plan during the week, and continue for as long as you elect to continue.  We can schedule follow-up sessions in Naples or work over the phone.

 

cards Customized Just for You
We’ll start by discussing your objectives, and then we will create a customized bridge program just for you. If you would  to add some executive leadership coaching sessions, we can also create program based on your needs. I’m your host, coach and teacher for the week.  

Limited Enrollment
I’m now scheduling my trips to Naples for the fall and winter. The price will be reasonable since I’m doing what I love to do, having fun, coaching, and enjoying Naples! It doesn’t take much for me to schedule a trip there!

 

Naples has an executive airport close by if you’re interested in flying directly into Naples. Also, Ft. Myers (RSW) is about a half hour from Naples. There’s plenty of great locations to stay, and I would be happy to help you find a good location.


Call Rob to Discuss your program

If you are ready to learn one of the most interesting and challenging games today, call Rob at 513-772-5115 or email . You can also find out more about Bridge Lessons at our web site.

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