What was your general reaction to Jack Welch’s leadership philosophy? How does his example leadership relate to what we’ve discussed in class? Could Jack Welch’s philosophy and/or ideas work in your sport organization (be specific and give examples/anecdotes)?

Leadership

Part One

Access the following article:  “See Jack, See Jack Run Europe” from Fortune Magazine (Sept. 15, 1999) on CourseDen.

Submit a reaction paper (2 pages MAX. with DOUBLE SPACE) to this article which, among any other points you would like to make, answers the following questions:

• What was your general reaction to Jack Welch’s leadership philosophy?
• How does his example leadership relate to what we’ve discussed in class?
• Could Jack Welch’s philosophy and/or ideas work in your sport organization (be specific and give examples/anecdotes)?

Part Two

Compare/Contrast Jack Welch’s leadership style with a leader in the sport industry.  After profiling your chosen sport industry leader, identify similarities and differences and explain why you think these individuals are successful in their given domains. (2 pages MAX. with DOUBLE SPACE).