Let Me Speak To A Manager

Business Lessons From The NFL Draft


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Frank and Ian gave up on the Detroit Lions or Miami Dolphins winning a Super Bowl long ago. Instead, we revel in the pomp and circumstance of the NFL Draft, when hope springs eternal and our teams make highly questionable decisions on personnel. In this episode, we break down our top lessons from decades of watching this bloated spectacle that has done little to change the fortune of our favorite football teams.


In this episode:

  • Why game film matters
  • Looks can be deceiving when hiring
  • How Bill Polian looked at character flaws
  • Pedigree is important, but not that important
  • When to take a chance on a "project"
  • Hire for need, but don't pass on an unusual talent
  • Even the best companies regularly missing on hiring
  • Hire slow and fire fast
  • Why culture still trumps talent
...more
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Let Me Speak To A ManagerBy Ian Mathews and Frank Cava

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