Think about the best boss you’ve ever had. What made him or her so effective in that role? Was it the way he or she led your specific unit? Was it his or her ability to form personal relationships with employees? Was it a communication style that clicked for you?
A good leader for one person might be completely ineffective for someone else. Different styles fit for different periods in time as well.
In looking for Missouri’s next athletic director, it’s become apparent University of Missouri System President Mun Choi and the Athletic Director search committee were searching for an individual who could modernize Mizzou’s athletic department, someone who would fit this specific time period at this specific university.