The inevitable stories about Steve Jobs as taskmaster are starting to appear (not that they hadn't appeared when he was alive) and they got me thinking about Francona.
I've come to the conclusion that the "gentle leader" model of management has its limits when it comes to excellence. I think that excellent must be demanded by both the organization and the management. I think that the Red Sox let themselves become fat and lazy, gorging on an unbroken string of sold-out games and adoring fans across the nation. One thing I've never heard about the Yankees is that they are complacent. -- Author of Confessions of a Good Mother<http://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Good-Mother-ebook/dp/B005LSR57W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315785606&sr=8-1>: The story of an assassin and mom who struggles with life balance issues. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Red Sox Citizens" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/redsoxcitizens?hl=en.
