Football Quote by Jerry Reinsdorf
“Perhaps the most satisfying thing occurred when Michael Jordan became a team owner and said to me, 'I owe you a lot of apologies. It's a lot harder to run a team than I thought.'”
About This Quote
Owning a sports team brings unexpected challenges; humility and apology are part of leadership.
In simple terms: Team ownership is harder than expected.
Key Takeaway
Expect and accept challenges in leadership.
Themes
leadership
humility
sports business
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- sports management
- executive decision-making
Key Concepts
apology
responsibility
learning curve
Questions to Reflect On
- What have you learned from unexpected challenges?
- How can humility improve leadership?
A Different Perspective
Apology may not repair all damage.
![“It's just a natural progression. You're a player, then you're a coach, then you're general manager for the team, and then the next logical step for me and you would be [to become] team owner.” quote by Zakk Wylde](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2d5/zakk-wylde-9819_coaches_it-s-just-a-natural-progression-you-re-a_738360.jpg)
