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Is it just me, or does it feel like every major organization is obsessed with landing a massive, recognizable superstar to lead their projects lately? I see it everywhere, not just in soccer, but in almost every major industry.
There's this constant pressure to go for the "glamour" hire—the person with the heavy resume who can grab headlines and give the fans something to talk about immediately. It looks great on paper and it makes for a killer press release, but I always find myself wondering if we're actually prioritizing long-term stability or if we're just chasing the hype of a big name.
I remember back in the day, a lot of these roles were filled by people who lived and breathed the specific culture of the organization, even if they weren't household names. Now, it feels like the "brand" of the manager is becoming just as important as the actual results they produce on the field.
Do you think chasing these high-profile icons actually builds a better foundation, or is it just a temporary ego boost for the people in charge?
There's this constant pressure to go for the "glamour" hire—the person with the heavy resume who can grab headlines and give the fans something to talk about immediately. It looks great on paper and it makes for a killer press release, but I always find myself wondering if we're actually prioritizing long-term stability or if we're just chasing the hype of a big name.
I remember back in the day, a lot of these roles were filled by people who lived and breathed the specific culture of the organization, even if they weren't household names. Now, it feels like the "brand" of the manager is becoming just as important as the actual results they produce on the field.
Do you think chasing these high-profile icons actually builds a better foundation, or is it just a temporary ego boost for the people in charge?