Turning the Team Around

In the late 1970’s Bill Walsh took over the leadership of the San Francisco 49ers. Within two years, he turned a team that had been a doormat into a dynasty of NFL champions. Here’s his formula:



1. Resist the urge to clean house. Give yourself time to evaluate existing talent, and give the team time to learn what you’re looking for. Those who can supply it will be worth your patience. Those who can’t will move on.

2. Seize control from the start. A committee can’t save a sinking ship. Make sure all major decisions go through you.

3. Take inventory of assets and obstacles. You need to know what hand you’ve got before you can play. List the team’s pluses and minuses, including personnel, attitudes, administration, and perceptions.

4. Find the hidden gems. Look for raw talent, not just a solid track record. Quarterback Joe Montana was third-round draft pick, small and inconsistent. But Walsh saw Montana’s potential when he rallied Notre Dame to win the 1979 Cotton Bowl. Walsh’s theory: One miracle can become a life skill with training, support and practice.

~ Taken from Teamwork Makes the Dream Work By John C. Maxwell

I hope you enjoyed ~
Allie