Be Like Saban

I know nothing is more divisive than collegiate sports, but this is about a man above the brand. Truth be told I am not even a “roll tide” guy. However, Saturday is for the boys, and the greatest sports product on the planet, where every game is a playoff, holds a spot near to my heart. Love him or hate him, we can all learn from him!

Be like Saban…  

If you dedicated four years to his program, you were guaranteed a title. In fact, if you played for him, you never had a losing record. Are you running your business in a way that guarantees success?

Be like Saban… 

He won with traditional teams, spread offenses, transfer students and NIL athletes. Is your business mind capable of adapting to win?

Be like Saban… 

80% of the time that his team was on the field, they won. Is your team disciplined enough to capitalize on 80% of its opportunities?

Be like Saban… 

12-5 against his biggest rival and 28-3 against former assistants. Do you dominate your competitors and find flattery, but no challenge, from your imitators?

Be like Saban…  

123 of his players were drafted. Are you developing a next level talent?

Be like Saban… 

Some of the same players that lost to Louisianna Monroe won a national championship. Is your business capable of growing its expectations and delivering through your leadership?

Be like Saban… 

2 oatmeal cream pies and a cup of coffee breakfast routine kept the distraction of determining his first meal out of the way. Are you so focused that you are eliminating even the slightest distractions so you can be elite?

Be like Saban… 

He took the largest brand in college football and became bigger than it. Is your business dependent on the reputation of who you work for or who YOU are?

Be like Saban… 

He fell in love with Mrs. Terry in the 7th grade and married her after high school. He has been described as a man that has a plan for everything, and attributes success to just that!

Be like Saban…


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