Golden and his struggles

[TooColdToHold]

He's a micromanager with a limited toolkit who doesn't trust his players. Emphasis is on the process and the scheme, not on maximizing talent and adapting to talent to optimize results. And so he asks very little of his players--they are static cogs to him, not dynamic athletes. He does not challenge them, prod them on to greatness. They do not reach full potential and they resent it. Presumably, he has the same problem with this staff, and so, together with salary limitations, he doesn't attract coaching talent.

He is o.k. at sales, but he is not a dynamic problem solver. His sales expertise becomes a perishable skill over time as the problems mount.

Problem or crisis arises and he reverts to this kind of static UFUCA garbage:

1. UNSELFISH – Contribution to others and encouragement; Form of appreciation and Gratitude. No energy Vampires!
2. FOCUSED – Eliminate thinking about the next level. Ignore the Noise (NFL/AGENT/MEDIA). Let go of the outcome. Put Team First!
3. UNIFIED – More team unity; no separation among us (mix more offense and defense). Be a Great Teammate!
4. COMMUNICATE – See it as more of a partnership. Matter of Trust! Let go of agenda. Be solution oriented. Tough Teams Talk!
5. ACCOUNTABLE – Overcome fear of conflict. Be authentic with others. You job is to never get discouraged with the responsibility to hold each other accountable. We need great leaders!

Doesn't stop to understand the problem, identify the issues, apply problem solving techniques using proven methods carried out by accomplished subordinates. Puts a premium on Garbage-in Garbage Out psychobabble and so he spits out UFUCA and Pillars when what is called for is real analysis and problem-solving.

But what do I know. I'm just a fan and an alum, who probably caused this sh*tshow in the first place.

Great post