Business, From the Editors - Written by SUCCESS staff on Monday, October 10, 2011 9:55 - 5 Comments
Reporter’s Notebook: Mark Cuban
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In the November 2011 issue of SUCCESS magazine, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban talks about what worked—and what didn’t—as he built his championship franchise.
One of the most innovative professional sports team owners in recent years, Cuban’s perspective is enlightening, even if his approach is sometimes controversial. The result is a somewhat polarized fan base: There are those who love his outspoken, out-in-front ways . . . and there are those who find that style of leadership counterproductive or even downright obnoxious. (Read about other larger-than-life professional sports team owners on SUCCESS.com.)
This polarization is also true for players. While some athletes appreciate an owner who deeply loves his team and can deflect some of the media pressure away from the players, others bristle at an owner who pulls attention away from the men or women who are out there on the court or field, making each game happen.
What do you think? Is it better for pro sports to have owners who prefer to remain behind-the-scenes? Or does it create a more dynamic atmosphere to have an owner who is also a huge fan and enthusiastic supporter—even if the result is sometimes negative attention for this team?
What about in the work place? Is it better to have a leader who is removed from the day-to-day business in order to focus on the company’s big picture? Or would you rather have a boss who is enthusiastically involved and personally invested in each project? Does it have to be one way or the other, or is there a happy medium that can be more effective than either extreme?
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Of course it can be done. I’m a New Yorker, home of the most famous team in all of team sports, the Yankees. George Steinbrenner did it. Was it controversial at times, sure, even to the point of Mr Steinbrenner being kicked out of being able to be an active owner. Nevertheless, his will to win and his pride of his team was contagious. He didn’t just talk the talk, he walked the walk. He paid for the best talent, and did everything in his power to build the best franchise in baseball, and it paid off. No one can argue his impact on the Yankees organization, the city of New York, and the sport of baseball.
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Yes, you can have it both ways, only because there is a happy medium.
My comment is supported from two prominent ‘leadership’ perspectives. 1) Collins 2) Maxwell
The Collins perspective would have us believe that at the pinnacle of the leadership pyramid is the Level 5 Leader. This individual will posses the unique characteristics of strong professional will, plus humility.
There are few who can challenge Mr. Cuban’s professional will. We hear it in his words, we see it in his public actions. What we don’t see are his private motivations. Only through the course of time will Mr. Cuban’s humility surface. If his motivation is truly for his organization, (Mngmt Staff and Player personal) the organization will reflect this and will continue it’s current upward trend. If his motivation is truly for the reflection in the mirror; the organization will be nothing more than a flash in the pan, just another 1 hit wonder.
For every Leader this is the challenge… The happy medium is the blend of our desire to achieve and our humility to cast credit where credit is due.
Maxwell, will support this with a single reminder: They don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.
I do wish Mr. Cuban – Continued SUCCESS!!
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I think there is a happy medium or there should be. Sometimes it’s necessary for ownership to deflect some criticism and other times its beter for the team to handle it on their own. I believe in giving credit vwhere credit is due.
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