Why the controversial leadership style of Deion Sanders works

Sat, 09/23/2023 - 06:20

Deion Sanders is introduced as the new head coach of Colorado football. — Deion Sanders is the head coach of the University of Colorado football program.
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Deion Sanders has been praised and criticized for his leadership style at the University of Colorado.
He sees nothing wrong with his scorched-earth policy: "I think truth is good for kids."
A big pet peeve of his is when athletes say "my bad."

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