Classy comments by a classy gent. In the professional world, I always winced at the “we’re a family” analogy. It seemed paternalistic and overly familiar. We weren’t a family. We were coworkers, bosses, etc.
In a sports setting, it still gives me pause. Can’t we just be players and coaches and friends?
Classy comments by a classy gent. In the professional world, I always winced at the “we’re a family” analogy. It seemed paternalistic and overly familiar. We weren’t a family. We were coworkers, bosses, etc.
In a sports setting, it still gives me pause. Can’t we just be players and coaches and friends?
It’s a widely accepted term at work and play, so I get it and accept it. But, heck, it’s my comment and I’m sticking to it.
Yeah, great speech. I did cringe at “The players at Cal I'm going to try to treat like my own children,” but I obviously knew what he meant. He missed a golden opportunity to say “treat them like my SONS” because they are the SONS OF CALIFORNIA!
Classy comments by a classy gent. In the professional world, I always winced at the “we’re a family” analogy. It seemed paternalistic and overly familiar. We weren’t a family. We were coworkers, bosses, etc.
In a sports setting, it still gives me pause. Can’t we just be players and coaches and friends?
It’s a widely accepted term at work and play, so I get it and accept it. But, heck, it’s my comment and I’m sticking to it.
Family maybe, but a highly competitive place as well starting in freshman year...
Yeah, great speech. I did cringe at “The players at Cal I'm going to try to treat like my own children,” but I obviously knew what he meant. He missed a golden opportunity to say “treat them like my SONS” because they are the SONS OF CALIFORNIA!