Eat Sleep Work Repeat - better workplace culture Did we do Big Ange dirty?
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Aug 11, 2025 Dan Jackson, a former Aussie Rules footballer and current General Manager at Adelaide Football Club, dives into the cultural challenges faced in professional sports. He discusses Ange Postecoglou's coaching journey and questions if he was unfairly treated in the English Premier League. The conversation reveals the need for genuine relationships and stability in team environments, advocating for a more relational leadership approach. Jackson emphasizes how sports culture parallels business, highlighting the importance of psychological safety and authentic connections for high-performance teams.
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The Euphoric Arrival Of Ange
- Bruce felt Ange's arrival was life-affirming for Spurs fans.
- The relationship later soured after inconsistent results and his sacking.
High Turnover Undermines Culture
- Dan says Premier League turnover prevents sustained culture change.
- He argues clubs need time to embed psychological safety and long-term practices.
Run A Rigorous Cultural Audit
- Run a cultural review using external interviews and engagement data to surface people themes.
- Hire a full-time leadership-and-culture role instead of relying on fly-in consultants.
