Post 3—Leadership capacities
Lou Holtz embodied moral purpose by investing his core beliefs in his student-athletes. He created a high standard for all his players and provided the foundation for their success. He believed in reaching each player’s potential through various means. He knew if all players were at their best the team would be successful. Holtz also exemplifies the process of change by holding on to his morals and high standards. It was essential not to deviate from his principles even if they were not popular or required hard work.
Holtz was able to establish meaningful relationships with his players. He understood that in order for trust to take place the players need to feel that they were truly cared for. Moreover, love and compassion are vital to creating a successful player. Once he was able to gain their trust, they would do anything for him. He was then able to use his football knowledge to produce success on the field. Furthermore, Holtz’s commanding rhetoric skills were used to motivate and inspire players to be their best.
Holtz was able to create coherence among is players by way of hard work on the field. Through repetition and repeated failures and mistakes on the practice field Holtz’s players were, under his instruction, able to learn from them in order to create and maintain success. His players were able to identify with his goals and create their own. The players also understood his vision and where given the template for success. Holt’s ability to express his passion for the game united his team to a common goal.
References:
Bennis, W. (2009). On becoming a leader. USA: Warren Bennis Inc.
Fullan, M. (2001). Leading in a culture of change. Indianapolis: John Wiley & Sons.
Holtz, L (1998). Winning every day. New York, New York: HarperCollins.
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Lou Holtz possesses leadership qualities much like many other successful leaders. However, Holtz’s ability to create a template implement it, then follow through sets him apart. This template includes ten steps, each having their own importance. Together these steps allowed Holtz to become successful in his endeavors. His philosophy on leadership is imbedded by a core belief of having a plan and setting goals to meet them. Along with this vision, faith also impacted Holtz’s life and successes. Moreover, it was important for Holtz to understand that adversity and sacrifice are as important as self-discipline and hard work in achieving excellence. According to Holtz (1998), “every adverse incident in my life has taught me a valuable lesson” (p. 29).
For Holtz, one of the major turning points in his life occurred in 1966. He was just hired as a defensive coach at South Carolina. Unfortunately for Holtz the head coach soon resigned and left. The new head coach did not rehire Holtz. With his savings account already at three digits and a third child on the way Holtz was at a crossroads with no income. This crossword left Holtz jobless for over a month giving him time for self reflection. This time proved to be productive and allowed Holtz to establish his goals and what he wanted to accomplish in life. Holtz had written down 108 items and has completed 99 of them to date (Holtz, 1998).
Holtz’s failures have played a major role in is overall success. Whether it was losing the big game, job, or promotion, Holtz was able to gain significant insight from these and move forward. At times Holtz also lost his vision and strayed from his core beliefs for short- term success. At other times he lost site of the big picture by looking out for himself instead of the goal. Throughout Holtz’s life, failure became a factor that could be added to his template of why he was successful. His ability to see failure and work to prevent it from happening again is a quality that has endured his legacy and a attribute to his success as a leader (Yaeger & Looney, 1993).
References:
Yaeger, Don, & Douglas (1993). Under the tarnished dome. New York, New York: Simon & Schuster.
Holtz, L (1998). Winning every day. New York, New York: HarperCollins.
Lou Holtz possesses leadership qualities much like many other successful leaders. However, Holtz’s ability to create a template implement it, then follow through sets him apart. This template includes ten steps, each having their own importance. Together these steps allowed Holtz to become successful in his endeavors. His philosophy on leadership is imbedded by a core belief of having a plan and setting goals to meet them. Along with this vision, faith also impacted Holtz’s life and successes. Moreover, it was important for Holtz to understand that adversity and sacrifice are as important as self-discipline and hard work in achieving excellence. According to Holtz (1998), “every adverse incident in my life has taught me a valuable lesson” (p. 29).
For Holtz, one of the major turning points in his life occurred in 1966. He was just hired as a defensive coach at South Carolina. Unfortunately for Holtz the head coach soon resigned and left. The new head coach did not rehire Holtz. With his savings account already at three digits and a third child on the way Holtz was at a crossroads with no income. This crossword left Holtz jobless for over a month giving him time for self reflection. This time proved to be productive and allowed Holtz to establish his goals and what he wanted to accomplish in life. Holtz had written down 108 items and has completed 99 of them to date (Holtz, 1998).
Holtz’s failures have played a major role in is overall success. Whether it was losing the big game, job, or promotion, Holtz was able to gain significant insight from these and move forward. At times Holtz also lost his vision and strayed from his core beliefs for short- term success. At other times he lost site of the big picture by looking out for himself instead of the goal. Throughout Holtz’s life, failure became a factor that could be added to his template of why he was successful. His ability to see failure and work to prevent it from happening again is a quality that has endured his legacy and a attribute to his success as a leader (Yaeger & Looney, 1993).
References:
Yaeger, Don, & Douglas (1993). Under the tarnished dome. New York, New York: Simon & Schuster.
Holtz, L (1998). Winning every day. New York, New York: HarperCollins.
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In today’s society there are very few coaches who exemplify the qualities of what a leader should be. For many of these individuals who fall short, it is usually their hubris or greed that causes their inability to maintain success. Lou Holtz is a leader both on and off the field. The reputation he has established for himself, as a coach has followed him in becoming a successful author and football analyst. In addition, he has become a mentor and role model for many young, potential leaders. Lou Holtz is a leader who has dedicated his life to developing all aspects of human character.
Professionally, Lou Holtz was able to rejuvenate Notre Dame Football and bring the program back to its powerful roots in the mid-1980’s. According to Yaeger and Looney (1993), “It was clear from that first home game against Michigan on September 13, 1986 that Holtz had horsewhipped the Irish into being much better” (p. 193). During his term with the Irish, Holtz was in nine bowl games and a national championship. Holtz remained at Notre Dame for a total of 27 seasons. According to Holtz, (1998) “If you want to achieve greatness in anything, you need the same resolves and discipline. You must design a strategy that will take you wherever you want to go” (p. xi). Holtz was a firm believer that without a set agenda or plan of attack, success will not take place on or off the field. Furthermore, Yaeger and Douglas (1993) state, “At the core of his motivational expertise is Holtz’s ability to take simple themes, and expand upon them” (p. 195). Holtz was able to take these theories learned from football and use the same guidelines in all aspects of his life and teachings.
I chose Lou Holtz because not only was he a great leader as football coach but also as father, husband, mentor, and teacher. His ability to use the same principles in one area of his life and use those same ideas in another, successfully, solidifies his place as a great leader of our time. At an age where one may be or should be retired, Holtz continues to influence others by way of his publications and public appearances. Additionally as a football analyst he continues to use his skills and believes to effect the many who listen to him provide daily insight to many of life’s issues. It is evident that he still has passion for the game and respects it for all that it has done for him both personally and professionally.
References:
Yaeger, Don, & Douglas (1993). Under the tarnished dome. New York, New York: Simon & Schuster.
Holtz, L (1998). Winning every day. New York, New York: HarperCollins.
In today’s society there are very few coaches who exemplify the qualities of what a leader should be. For many of these individuals who fall short, it is usually their hubris or greed that causes their inability to maintain success. Lou Holtz is a leader both on and off the field. The reputation he has established for himself, as a coach has followed him in becoming a successful author and football analyst. In addition, he has become a mentor and role model for many young, potential leaders. Lou Holtz is a leader who has dedicated his life to developing all aspects of human character.
Professionally, Lou Holtz was able to rejuvenate Notre Dame Football and bring the program back to its powerful roots in the mid-1980’s. According to Yaeger and Looney (1993), “It was clear from that first home game against Michigan on September 13, 1986 that Holtz had horsewhipped the Irish into being much better” (p. 193). During his term with the Irish, Holtz was in nine bowl games and a national championship. Holtz remained at Notre Dame for a total of 27 seasons. According to Holtz, (1998) “If you want to achieve greatness in anything, you need the same resolves and discipline. You must design a strategy that will take you wherever you want to go” (p. xi). Holtz was a firm believer that without a set agenda or plan of attack, success will not take place on or off the field. Furthermore, Yaeger and Douglas (1993) state, “At the core of his motivational expertise is Holtz’s ability to take simple themes, and expand upon them” (p. 195). Holtz was able to take these theories learned from football and use the same guidelines in all aspects of his life and teachings.
I chose Lou Holtz because not only was he a great leader as football coach but also as father, husband, mentor, and teacher. His ability to use the same principles in one area of his life and use those same ideas in another, successfully, solidifies his place as a great leader of our time. At an age where one may be or should be retired, Holtz continues to influence others by way of his publications and public appearances. Additionally as a football analyst he continues to use his skills and believes to effect the many who listen to him provide daily insight to many of life’s issues. It is evident that he still has passion for the game and respects it for all that it has done for him both personally and professionally.
References:
Yaeger, Don, & Douglas (1993). Under the tarnished dome. New York, New York: Simon & Schuster.
Holtz, L (1998). Winning every day. New York, New York: HarperCollins.
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