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Why Assigning an Associate to Fill 40 Hours of Senior Consultant Work Is a Misguided Expectation
Ryan Braun · Follow 7 min read · -- In consulting firms, the pressure to maximize billable hours can sometimes lead to decisions that seem logical on the surface — such as assigning an Associate to handle a Senior Consultant’s responsibilities. A common assumption might be that if an Associate works 40 hours, they can replicate the same output as a Senior Consultant working 20 hours.
Mackenzie Kramer: The Patriot League's (Unofficial) Most Improved Player
While the Patriot League doesn’t have a “Most Improved Player” award, Lehigh sophomore guard Mackenzie Kramer would certainly be in the running if it did. As a freshman, the Minnesota native started in just two of the team’s 16 games. She averaged 8.7 points per game on 36% shooting during a first-year campaign tarnished by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senior walks on to Lehigh women's tennis team
It’s rare for a Division I athlete to play their first collegiate season as a senior. Yet, this was the case for women’s tennis senior Brenda Cuadra, who walked onto the team during her final semester of college. Before Lehigh, Cuadra was a standout tennis player for Es International School. Cuadra said she was on track to play at the college level, but tore a tendon in her knee during the first semester of her high school senior year and was sidelined for the entire season.
Lehigh tops Colgate in tennis dual
The Lehigh men’s tennis team extended its winning streak to three in a 6-1 dual victory over Colgate on Sunday afternoon inside the Lewis Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks improved to 7-5 on the season and 5-2 at home. The Raiders won two of the three doubles matches to come away with the dual’s first point of the day. In the No. 1 doubles match, Colgate junior Jack Selati and senior Nate Romig defeated Lehigh senior Zack Elliott and junior Steven Nazaroff, 6-3.
Lehigh football recruits eight on Signing Day
On National Signing Day, head football coach Tom Gilmore announced the addition of eight student-athletes to the class of 2026, which now officially stands at 17 total. The eight signees will join the Mountain Hawks’ football program alongside the nine members who signed during the early signing period in December. These new recruits — nine offensive and eight defensive — will look to contribute to the dynamic and performance of the team.
Jonathan Bennett breaks Lehigh 60m hurdle record
In his first season of collegiate track, freshman Jonathan Bennett has already made a place for himself in Lehigh’s history books by nearing and breaking several Lehigh records. In a dual meet against Lafayette on Jan. 29, he recorded the second-fastest 60m hurdles (8.18) and third-fastest 60m sprint (6.95) in school history. His first place finish in the 200m (22.32) placed eighth all-time as well. Despite accomplishing these feats, Bennett was unsatisfied with his performance.
Playing with purpose: Lehigh women's basketball team wears pink in Play4Kay game
While Lehigh’s women’s basketball team defeated Loyola-Maryland, 73-49, on Feb. 19 at Stabler Arena, it certainly wasn’t the biggest story of the day. The Mountain Hawks hosted their annual Play4Kay day Saturday afternoon. The yearly tradition brings communities together and spreads awareness to all cancers affecting women. Prior to the game, the teams’ players and coaches each held up a sign honoring a person of their choosing, followed by a moment of silence.
Women's basketball opens seasons 5-2
Lehigh women’s basketball has opened its season with a 5-2 record. Lehigh’s two losses have come to Big East and SEC schools. The team lost to Seton Hall on the road by 10 points and to Missouri in the championship game of the Christmas City Classics tournament at Stabler Arena. Frannie Hottinger has led the team, averaging 17.4 points per game. Hottinger, the junior captain from Minnesota, is shooting 52 percent from the field and 43 percent from three-point range.
Maddie Kahn continues her historic career
The coordination, mobility and fierce mentality of Lehigh field hockey’s star goalie, junior Maddie Kahn, has allowed her to thrive for the Mountain Hawks. Kahn was named Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year in 2020 and just recently made the Sports Center Top-10 for the second time. A First Team All-League honoree, she was second in the nation in save percentage, saving 87.9 percent of shots. Kahn also finished second in the nation in saves per game with an average of 7.25 saves per game.
Braun: Planning for wood duck nests in your yard
Wood ducks are found throughout most of North America and are one of only a handful of waterfowl species that nest in tree cavities. The wood duck is one of the most beautiful of all waterfowl because of its colors. The adult male wood duck has multicolored iridescent plumage that includes a green-crested head, chestnut breast, and red eyes with a distinctive white flare down the neck.
Braun leaning toward retirement as he ponders his future
Mar 15, 2021 The Canadian Press PHOENIX — Ryan Braun says he’s strongly leaning toward retirement, but the Milwaukee Brewers’ home-run leader isn’t ready to make any decision regarding his future. Braun visited the Brewers’ spring training site Monday and said he hasn’t picked up a bat since the end of the 2020 season. The 2011 NL MVP became a free agent when the Brewers declined to exercise a $15 million mutual option in his contract last October.
Milwaukee Brewers decline $15 million 2021 option on Ryan Braun
5h ago The Canadian Press Ryan Braun , The Canadian Press MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have declined to exercise a $15 million mutual 2021 option on veteran outfielder Ryan Braun as the franchise’s career home run leader ponders whether to continue playing. Braun became a free agent and is due a $4 million buyout. The 37-year-old often said this year that this might be his final season. He has spent his entire career in Milwaukee and has a franchise-record 352 home runs.
Brewers' Ryan Braun says he's now more likely to play beyond 2020
Milwaukee Brewers veteran Ryan Braun said he's more likely to continue playing beyond 2020 because of the unusual circumstances of this pandemic-shortened season. Braun said in January that he was considering retiring after the season. He was more bullish on his baseball future Saturday as the Brewers held the first full-squad workout of their summer camp ahead of the 60-game season that starts later this month.
Braun: Take advantage of mentor hunt opportunities
What is mentor hunting? Mentor hunting is designed so parents can make the decision on when their child is ready to go hunting. With mentor hunting, there is a one-on-one interaction between the beginning hunter and the experienced hunter to learn how to safely handle and shoot a gun. It is a program designed to help show respect for wildlife and introduce kids to hunting at a younger age before they get so involved in school sports and other activities.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun acknowledges this could be his final season
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun acknowledges the possibility this might be his final season. "There’s at least a chance this is my last fan fest as a player," the 36-year-old said Sunday during the Brewers’ annual winter fan festival and convention. "You definitely get a little nostalgic and think about how quickly it goes by.
Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun to miss next 2 games with left calf strain
DENVER — Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun won't play this weekend because of a mild left calf strain, but hopes to be available after that for the playoff-bound Brewers. The Brewers are set to end regular season Sunday with a game at Colorado. They are still in the NL Central chase with St. Louis, and a tiebreaker might be needed. If Milwaukee doesn't win the division, it would play the wild-card game Tuesday night at Washington.
Milwaukee Brewers close in on playoff berth victory win over Cincinnati Reds
CINCINNATI — The clubhouse rocked with music played by a DJ. Television screens showed the Cubs losing again, moving the Brewers to the verge of another post-season berth. "Yes!" one Brewer yelled as the Pirates piled it on against Chicago. Already, it was quite a party. The real one was now only one more win away.
Brewers beat Marlins for seventh straight win
MIAMI — Ryan Braun honoured injured teammate Christian Yelich the past two days by wearing his No. 22 jersey underneath his own. Braun then put on a Yelich-like performance Thursday, hitting a two-run homer that helped the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven. "I threw up the double deuces for him," Braun said of his message to Yelich as he crossed home plate.
Milwaukee Brewers' bats shine in big win over Pittsburgh Pirates
MILWAUKEE — When Brandon Woodruff starts, the Milwaukee Brewers win. Woodruff struck 10 in six innings and Ryan Braun hit a three-run homer, helping the Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4 on Friday night. "I tried to go out there and make good pitches and tonight I guess the arm was just feeling good," Woodruff said. The Brewers improved to 11-2 this season when Woodruff (8-1) takes the mound, including wins in his last eight starts.
Braun, Brewers drop Mets in 18 innings
MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun's career-high sixth hit, a two-run single with one out in the 18th inning, lifted the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 comeback victory over the New York Mets on Saturday night in the longest game in Miller Park history. Braun stood on first base with his hands raised above his head as Yasmani Grandal slid across home plate with the winning run, ending the game that lasted 5 hours and 22 minutes.
Braun homers to lead Brewers past Mets
23m ago The Canadian Press Ryan Braun , The Canadian Press MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the fifth inning, Brandon Woodruff pitched five solid innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Friday night. Braun had three hits to lift his average to .226, including his seventh home run of the season. Milwaukee played its fifth consecutive game without NL MVP Christian Yelich, who continues to deal with low back discomfort.
Brewers OF Ryan Braun gets beer poured on him reaching for deep fly ball
BarDown Staff Ryan Braun Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun cooled off with a fresh brew right in the face on Sunday afternoon. The Brewers were in New York at Citi Field to clash with the Mets, and in the bottom of the first inning, Pete Alonso backed Braun right up to the wall with a deep flyball. As Braun went to catch the ball, so did a fan sitting in the first row behind the outfield wall.
Braun: Snow could cause fish-kill, but benefit lakes as well
I think most people who live in South Dakota have had enough of winter. I know I have. Unless you are a snowmobile enthusiast or ski fanatic, you probably think this white stuff we call snow can go away anytime. The abundant snowfall this winter has made life a little more difficult not only for humans, but also for wildlife on the landscape and fish living in our lakes and ponds. A common question asked this time of year is whether we will see any winter-kill this year.
Brewers handle Dodgers to force Game 7
MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun slid across home plate and raised his arms in sheer joy. A big lead, a bruising bullpen and a boisterous crowd have the Milwaukee Brewers all set up for Game 7. Jesus Aguilar sparked Milwaukee's slumping lineup with three RBIs on a pair of two-out hits, and the Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 on Friday night to even the NL Championship Series at three games each.
Braun homers twice, Brewers bust out for win
PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Braun homered twice and drove in five runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers busted out of an offensive funk to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 12-4 on Friday night and snap a three-game losing streak. Braun, who came in batting .229, hit a three-run shot off Vince Velasquez (4-7) in the first inning and a two-run blast off Mark Leiter Jr. in a six-run fourth that made it 11-0.
Braun snaps tie, Brewers beat Reds again
CINCINNATI — A resurgent night for the Brewers' struggling offence ended with the bullpen stealing the show again. Ryan Braun's two-run double put Milwaukee ahead to stay, and Jeremy Jeffress escaped a two-on, one-out threat in the eighth by fanning Joey Votto, preserving a 7-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
Shaw, Braun homer in Brewers' win over Marlins
MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun and Travis Shaw hit back-to-back homers, helping the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night. It was the fourth consecutive win for Milwaukee, which has outscored Miami 20-3 in the first two games of the series. Shaw and Christian Yelich each reached base four times, while Lorenzo Cain and Eric Thames were on base three times apiece.
Braun willing to try 1B as Brewers shift focus
MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun willing to do whatever it takes to help the Milwaukee Brewers get back to the playoffs, even if it means learning a new position after 11 years in the big leagues. The six-time All-Star outfielder will get work at first base during spring training as the Brewers try to ease an outfield logjam after the team traded for Christian Yelich from the Miami Marlins and signed free agent Lorenzo Cain.
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