Friday, May 14, 2010

It's all about style....

I'm sure there will be a number of highly qualified candidates for the Village Manager's position.

Despite what you may have read, seen or heard -- Buffalo Grove is a well-run, highly respected community and its management and staff has received accolade after accolade.

So what kind of person does the village need?

As a public service, I am presenting a list of different managerial styles based on people who are well known for their unique styles.

Fred Rogers

What a welcome this style would be.

Somewhere in heaven he's looking down on the village thinking "Hello boys and girls, can you say "let's get along? I thought you could."

His calm demeanor, combined with his unique ability to problem solve provide a pleasant tone for the Village Board.

Ozzie Guillen



Since Lisa Stone is into Hispanic dictators, the fiery Sox manager may make a good choice. If nothing else, Village Board meetings would be interesting. The folks who videotape the meetings would be busy on "beep" button.





Knute Rockne

Consider the quotes -- "Let's Win for the Gipper" -- and one that may be applicable to the Board -- "No star playing, just football."





Mike Ditka


As long as we're looking at football coaching styles, how can we leave out Mike Ditka? Let's face it, 'Da coach is considered for what seems like every job opening from dog catcher to U.S. Senator -- so how can he be left off the list? His rhetoric and speaking style would surely liven up a Board Meeting. You would have to wonder who would be the target of the question "Who you crappin'?"



Bob Knight

The general. Looking for intensity -- go no further.
However, the village would have to bolt the chairs down.







Michael Savage
This controversial talk-show host would certainly bring a unique perspective to just about everything.





Vince Lombardi


How can you argue with a legend? A champion. A winner. Besides, Stevenson's colors are Green and Gold, so the legacy would at least have the right colors. Can you imagine how inspirational the manager reports would be?




Charlie Brown

Given the number of times people have said "good grief" in the past year, this kind of management style would be right at home.

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