Can Jets' nice guy finish first?
             Many of today's football coaches try to use fear, intimidation and anger to lead their teams and to motivate them to be the best team on the field. Herman Edwards, the coach of the New York Jets has a different approach to leading his team to victory. Unlike being a loud- mouthed, obnoxious, fearful coach he uses his positive attitude to earn his players trust and to run a successful team. Edwards' constant positive attitude can be seen as a motivational tool for his team. He is also calm; keeping his cool during stressful events assures his team that everything will be ok. Being a leader the way Edwards is earns the respect and trust of the people who are working along with him. I feel that his coaching approach is a very good idea.
             Working under someone who always has a positive attitude makes working for them that much more comfortable and naturally motivates the person to want to do better not only for themselves but also for their leader. Besides the fact that Herm already has many accomplishments under his belt it is relevant to believe that these victories will not be ending anytime soon. His coaching style and techniques can definitely be applied to a non-sport field.
             Not only in the sport field can a positive attitude be key to success, but also anywhere and any in any situation. For example where I work we had a manager who was always smiling, eager and happy to be at work. He got along well with all of his employees and was someone we can go to with confidence for guidance. He was trusted, well liked, and most importantly had a positive attitude. When he was the manager of my department we were number one all across the board and the team was extremely successful and our accomplishments were endless. Although what we can accomplish is never limited nor can our success, since a new manager joined the team and our beloved manager left things changed. Going from having ...