George Bush Tells Japan How To Run A Baseball Team

{ Posted on Nov 04 2009 by Vincent Fernando }
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George Bush essentially taught management to an audience of Japanese university students today, in a set up that purposefully avoided complicated political questions.

Instead he gave a far more productive view on how to run a baseball team, and thus any organization for that matter.

AP: A cheerleading team performed stunts for him on stage — spelling his name with their pompoms — and attendees eagerly reached out to shake his hand.

During his brief speech, Bush outlined key points for developing a successful franchise.

In case you didn't know, he's part owner of the Texas Rangers.

Here's Bush on Management:

  • Hire "good baseball people" to make key decisions about which players to select.
  • The best marketing is winning. "Problem is, it's not that easy."
  • Treat the media "as an ally, not an antagonist."
  • If fans yell at you, then "That's part of sports. I never took it personally."
  • Take responsibility for your decisions, including bad ones.

Read the full Associated Press article here.

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