-         when the head coach, after losses, repeatedly says “We had a good game plan

but the players did not execute it.”

Weis, a Notre Dame graduate, came to his “dream job” with a hand-picked coaching staff who had considerable college and NFL experience.  Talking heads wondered if he could jump from coordinator to head coach or how his NFL game would translate to the college level. 

Weis exhibits all the attributes of a good CEO.  He is insightful, identifying problems impacting the football program.  He worked immediately to repair the disconnect with students in weekly meetings at dorms, with players in meetings and workouts, with high school coaches and recruits by crisscrossing the country during the spring, something only assistant coaches usually did.   During recruiting, Internet boards would post "Where is Charlie Weis?" so the ND plane could be tracked.  His work ethic became legendary, working late into the night only to come back at 4-5 AM for 11 months of the year. 

Weis develops goals and plans of action with backup plans.  He uses his talent of player evaluation from the NFL and coordinates his staff and team towards his goals.  He makes adaptations quickly.  He is not afraid to make hard choices or to seek out the insight of others.  He is a teacher, a disciplinarian and a straight-talker.  Most of all, he takes full responsibility in losses and in wins usually praises others. 

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