Pointless being a leader without followers

MANAGERS of all teams need enthusiasm when seeking success. It is a key ingredient.

During the year many challenges surface and the confidence needed to make the vital difference will rise and dip with the peaks and troughs of a normal season – unless of course you’re managing Kilkenny.

Personal enthusiasm is sustained by the self belief that you are making a difference and that your objectives can be achieved. In sporting terms this means that the team under your direction challenges strongly for honours. Harmony in the camp is another vital ingredient. If it is absent team morale can take a nosedive which then affects performance and the team descends into a downward spiral with little chance of recovery unless some major change is introduced.