The trajectory of the sports industry is constantly changing. This is partly due to the numerous transformational leaders that have brought in ideas from varying industries from sports. As discussed in Sports Leadership in the 21st Century, transformational leaders are “those who inspire followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes while also helping to develop the individual leadership skills of their followers” (Borland, p. 46). Transformational leaders employ the necessary leadership skills to transcend industries through idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. These skills allow for leaders to inspire their followers to transform their ways. Transformational leaders are constantly
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4). Good leaders constantly adjust to the new technological changes that transform industry norms. In sports, Sir Alex Ferguson exhibited the ability to adapt to technological advancements through advancements in Manchester United’s training facility, Vitamin D machines, player vests with GPS systems, and other means. Former CEO of Manchester United stated, “Ferguson has demonstrated tremendous capacity to adapt as the game has changed” (Elberse, p. 12). The ability to adapt to changing times is a key attribute that is necessary for leaders in general. Kotter states, “But for leadership, achieving a vision requires motivating and inspiring, despite major obstacles to change, by appealing to basic but often untapped human needs, values, and emotions” (p. 5). In order to be successful in the sports industry, the ability to motivate and inspire others is extremely important. In this particular instance, the fact that he would own an NFL franchise, which is the most popular league in America, adds to the pressure Spielberg would be …show more content…
He possesses the abilities of determination, facilitation, and innovation. His ability to be successful in his management style has allowed him to be a successful leader. Daniel Goleman’s “Leadership That Gets Results,” he posits that the most effective leaders use a collection of leadership at just the right time (Goleman). Successful leaders have to have the flexibility to adapt to complex situations. Becoming an owner of a NFL franchise would certainly present a significant challenge to Spielberg, but his decisiveness and desire to be challenged would eventually allow him to persevere. On leadership Spielberg once stated, “I just think that the qualities of leadership are unknown even to the leader until he’s tested and given a challenge” (“ABC Net,” Online). This is an interesting sentiment as Spielberg could learn new attributes about himself if he were to own a NFL franchise. It would present a daunting challenge to him, but his ability to be flexible in the film industry would be an attribute that could lead to transformative change in the
4). Good leaders constantly adjust to the new technological changes that transform industry norms. In sports, Sir Alex Ferguson exhibited the ability to adapt to technological advancements through advancements in Manchester United’s training facility, Vitamin D machines, player vests with GPS systems, and other means. Former CEO of Manchester United stated, “Ferguson has demonstrated tremendous capacity to adapt as the game has changed” (Elberse, p. 12). The ability to adapt to changing times is a key attribute that is necessary for leaders in general. Kotter states, “But for leadership, achieving a vision requires motivating and inspiring, despite major obstacles to change, by appealing to basic but often untapped human needs, values, and emotions” (p. 5). In order to be successful in the sports industry, the ability to motivate and inspire others is extremely important. In this particular instance, the fact that he would own an NFL franchise, which is the most popular league in America, adds to the pressure Spielberg would be …show more content…
He possesses the abilities of determination, facilitation, and innovation. His ability to be successful in his management style has allowed him to be a successful leader. Daniel Goleman’s “Leadership That Gets Results,” he posits that the most effective leaders use a collection of leadership at just the right time (Goleman). Successful leaders have to have the flexibility to adapt to complex situations. Becoming an owner of a NFL franchise would certainly present a significant challenge to Spielberg, but his decisiveness and desire to be challenged would eventually allow him to persevere. On leadership Spielberg once stated, “I just think that the qualities of leadership are unknown even to the leader until he’s tested and given a challenge” (“ABC Net,” Online). This is an interesting sentiment as Spielberg could learn new attributes about himself if he were to own a NFL franchise. It would present a daunting challenge to him, but his ability to be flexible in the film industry would be an attribute that could lead to transformative change in the