Most of you who are reading this know who I am. I was the mascot and a student leader on campus for 5 years at UAB, in part while Brian was hired at UAB.
So, as I write this, I do not take lightly what I'm about to say next. Not at all.
I've been a die-hard UAB fan for over 12 years. Hell, I've even make a permanent mark on my body in support of my experience at UAB, particularly with UAB Football and Basketball.
However, I'm tired of this. I've tasted what UAB can be with a real leaders at the helm (like Clark and Haase) and I want more.
Over the last few years, I've been mentored by a couple of amazing leaders who are leading our company to do some pretty amazing things. I'm truly humbled to have seen some amazing leadership firsthand.
And you know what I hear them talk about on an almost daily basis? Setting a vision - a goal - for those around them - coaches, staff, and franchise partners alike.
They understand that a staff works best when they are all
working towards a common goal.
And now that I've seen some amazing leadership first hand, it's pretty apparent when there is a clear void of leadership, as illustrated by your statement.
"Premature to speculate?" - Those three words cut like a knife.
Why would you say such a thing? Especially if there was any speculation around
YOUR ATHLETIC DEPT.
The only reason I could gather is that you're not concerned with leading
YOUR ATHLETIC DEPT.
Maybe you need it defined for you - no problem. After digging around the web a bit, I've found a decent definition that I feel sums up leadership pretty well.
Quote:Leadership is a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal.
Brian Mackin, where is you leadership?
Why are you not using your social influence to put an end to this?
Why are you not maximizing the efforts of fans and local businesses to show support for UAB Football?
Why are you letting the opportunity to driving fans, staff, and players to the achievement of a goal - new facilities and an OCS - pass you by like a ship in the dark?
Maybe you're content with standing around while
YOUR ATHLETIC DEPT. is shuttered.
I'm not. Neither are others in the fan base. Or the
community. Or in
local business.
Brian Mackin - The silence from your "statement" speaks volumes.
We're not abandoning UAB Athletics. However, I think it's time that you did.
#FireMackin
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Where is the leadership, Mackin?
