While Eric McKnight is celebrating his first tax season with H&R Block, he\u2019s been a part of a team for most of his life. And, as an Assistant Team Leader, he\u2019s bringing what he\u2019s learned from being on teams to Block as he motivates his team to focus on what they can control and embrace change \u2013 to which he\u2019s no stranger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eric honed his team skills in college in 2010 as a forward for Iowa State University, coached by Fred Hoiberg who previously played for the Chicago Bulls. He then transferred to Florida Gulf Coast University where he helped the team advance to the Sweet 16 NCAA tournament and won an ESPY for \u201cBest Upset.\u201d He transferred one final time to finish his college basketball career at California State University, Long Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen I was little, my dad told me I could be better than Michael Jordan,\u201d said Eric. \u201cThat inspiration stayed with me even after he passed when I was a teenager. There\u2019s always room for growth, and I was lucky enough to have those opportunities to advance throughout my career.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After college, his next step was professional basketball, playing for Randers Cimbria in Randers, Denmark. His mom then fell ill, leading Eric to return to Raleigh to care for her while playing for another professional team, the Raleigh Firebirds. Eventually, Eric focused his career on business opportunities, while offering basketball lessons to are children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI really focus on giving back to the community, because it motivates me to be better,\u201d said Eric. \u201cAnd I chose to join H&R Block this year, because helping clients and leading a team also provides that motivation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What really drew Eric to H&R Block when he was ready to take the next important step in his career? The company\u2019s value of relationships, communication, and teamwork. \u201cThe team I\u2019m leading is like a basketball team \u2013 one I can coach while sharing time and experience,\u201d said Eric. As a leader, I am committed to helping each team member develop their skills, guiding them to think strategically during our busiest season \u2013 tax season.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether an H&R Block client or team member, or a child learning a new basketball technique, Eric notes that while one never knows what someone else is going through, we can help others out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf I can make an impact, I will, because life is too short, which aligns perfectly with H&R Block\u2019s Purpose: To provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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