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However, many industry insiders and former players dismissed these criticisms as superficial. The reality is that leadership with a proven track record of stability can be more valuable than chasing untested firebrands, especially for a team aiming to contend immediately.
The Broader Context: Age, Experience, and Modern Management
Perhaps one of the most heated aspects of the debate centered on Weiss’s age—he’s 61—and how that factors into the traditional notion of managerial innovation. Critics suggested that the team needed a rising star or a "young gun" brought in from outside the organization, often expecting that such a hire would introduce cutting-edge approaches.