Before Nick Saban settled on becoming a football coach, he had visions of owning a car dealership. As owner, Saban’s plan was to not have sales quotas. He felt, and feels, results-based leadership is a flawed way of achieving success. Instead, Saban aims for constant improvement every minute and every day.
As readers surely know, Saban went the football route. And in going that route, Saban has always de-emphasized a results-based, “national championship or bust,” approach. This most exacting of individuals believes success isn’t born of long-term results as much as daily improvement. That’s why he can be seen ranting amid blowouts. To him, the best way to improve is to pursue perfection with every play.
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