Excellence Is Our Only Agenda - UNC Women's Soccer locker room
Strong organizations "keep their eyes on the ball," understanding that the main thing is the main thing.
What is the main thing? Director Ron Howard says, "The director is the keeper of the story." The director has to tell the story, to keep it on track to a successful conclusion. The story is process.
Once in the Navy there was a Department of Medicine meeting. A senior Captain made a public suggestion. The Chief of Medicine answered, "Captain, if I want your opinion, I'll ask for it." That shut down comments from the hundred or so department members.
I don't remember the initial suggestion, but I'll never forget the response.
The questioner wasn't skipping the Chain of Command (as the Chief was his immediate supervisor) but sometimes decisions are "carved in stone," regardless of merit.
Multiple perspectives could be drawn:
1. The comment insulted or questioned the authority of the Chief or failed to recognize the gravity of the issue.
2. The questioner chose a bold initiative that was iconoclastic.
3. The meeting was informational and not open to public "debate."
The boss isn't obligated to explain the "why" to subordinates. However, sometimes a logical explanation builds support for policy.
There's a scene in "Misaeng" where a junior executive asks a senior manager in another department to reconsider a decision. The manager assigns her to write two position papers (overnight):
- Factors under consideration for the decision
- Factors explaining why the manager's department rejected the proposal
"The Director is the keeper of the story."
Lagniappe. "Chop Wood, Carry Water." Be faithful in the small things.
#Eagles HC Nick Sirianni with a speech in front of the team that has a lesson that applies to any line of work:
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 30, 2026
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