After inserting Tim Tebow into the starting line-up, The Broncos have won 7 out of 8 and are positioned to win the Western Division in the AFC. Many of the experts and know-it-all pundits have been left scratching their head as they opined that the former Florida QB could not win in the NFL. The Broncos who were widely criticized for selecting Tebow in the first round of the draft two years ago, have done something that I would encourage all leaders to do.
Focus on what people can do, not on what they cannot do. John Fox has put together a strategic plan that capitalizes on the strong defense and the talents of Tebow. Fox has not tried to force the offense to do things they are not capable, instead he has built an offense that is predicated on staying close and then using Tebow's amazing "will to win" to take over.
Naysayers have said what happens when the defense allows 30 points? Last week the mile high guys put 35 on the board to knock off Minnesota 35-32.
That victory indicates the Broncos have figured out how to win in just about any type of situation. They have figured out there are no style points in the game. So while some people in authority worry about the process (I had a boss once who consistently espoused that philosophy) others worry about achieving the desired end result. A solid strategy using the resources available have done wonders for Denver.
The Broncos and Fox have also reinforced the Moneyball theory that leaders should be more concerned with past results (success playing the game) rather than looking at potential. How many experts thought Ryan Leaf would be a big star with his size, great throwing motion and athletic ability? How many thought Tim Tebow would be a flop because of his bad throwing motion and non-convential style?
Fortunately for the Broncos and Tebow, Coach Fox understands the concept of taking what a person can do and maximizing those abilities rather than focusing on what he can't do.
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