Leadership Kearney - Ron Brown
Ron Brown was an assistant football coach at the University of Nebraska for 17 years. Being around such a successful program for so many years, he had a great vantage point to observe leaders. Ron chose three quarterback to exemplify traits that he belies are important for effective leaders: resilience, intensity, and humility
Scott Frost was a leader out to win the popularity contests. After the 0-19 loss to Arizona State in a season that NE was projected to make a run for the National Championship, Scott was completely crushed. Ron described him like a crumpled piece of paper that will never be the same again. Scott found it within himself (and through his faith) to bounce back. Eventually, he was resilient like a rubber ball.
Tommy Frazier personified intensity. He was focused on a vision. He set the tone for himself and others. On his first day of practice as a freshman, he stepped into a huddle of guys that were chatting and goofing around. Tommy had two words for them, "Shut up. When I am in the huddle, I am the only one talking." From that day forward he was. Tommy's teammates never elected him to be captain. He could be abrasive and too intense. Regardless, there was never any doubt who was the leader and where he was going.
Brooke Beringer stepped into to play quarterback when he and Tommy were both juniors. Tommy was healthy again when they were seniors and there was a battle for the starting position. Tom Osborne chose Tommy to be the starter. Brooke could have divided the team. He had nearly half of the team rooting for him and believing he had gotten a raw deal. Instead, Brooke stepped aside and pushed Tommy to be the best that he could be. Brooke was projected to be a 3rd round draft pick the following year before he was killed in a plane crash. He was humble. An effective leaders requires a degree of humility. Ego Elephants eat, so no one wants to stand behind them.
Scott Frost was a leader out to win the popularity contests. After the 0-19 loss to Arizona State in a season that NE was projected to make a run for the National Championship, Scott was completely crushed. Ron described him like a crumpled piece of paper that will never be the same again. Scott found it within himself (and through his faith) to bounce back. Eventually, he was resilient like a rubber ball.
Tommy Frazier personified intensity. He was focused on a vision. He set the tone for himself and others. On his first day of practice as a freshman, he stepped into a huddle of guys that were chatting and goofing around. Tommy had two words for them, "Shut up. When I am in the huddle, I am the only one talking." From that day forward he was. Tommy's teammates never elected him to be captain. He could be abrasive and too intense. Regardless, there was never any doubt who was the leader and where he was going.
Brooke Beringer stepped into to play quarterback when he and Tommy were both juniors. Tommy was healthy again when they were seniors and there was a battle for the starting position. Tom Osborne chose Tommy to be the starter. Brooke could have divided the team. He had nearly half of the team rooting for him and believing he had gotten a raw deal. Instead, Brooke stepped aside and pushed Tommy to be the best that he could be. Brooke was projected to be a 3rd round draft pick the following year before he was killed in a plane crash. He was humble. An effective leaders requires a degree of humility. Ego Elephants eat, so no one wants to stand behind them.
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