In case the unpredictability, camaraderie and showmanship weren’t enough reasons to spend a day watching football, there’s also plenty you can learn about managing a business. Fans know the game’s much more complex than it’s often given credit for. After all, sports analysts have no problem spending hours every week discussing the previous weekend’s games and potential strategies for those upcoming.

So when you find yourself scrambling for new clients or having to deal with a notoriously difficult employee, recall these seven management lessons that come directly from the field… read more