Roger Goodell has faced criticism for his handling of incidents like Deflategate and the Ray Rice domestic violence case. While he has expanded the NFL's popularity and revenues, his punishment decisions and public communication skills have been questioned. The contingency theory of leadership suggests being adaptable to different situations is best, and some argue Goodell's powers over punishment should be shared by a committee. However, recent NFL owner meetings did not enact changes to the commissioner's role.

1. NFL “LEADERSHIP”
BY: KYLE SCHROEDER

2. NFL LEADERSHIP
ARTICLE REVIEW
▸ NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has come under fire as
of late for being a poor leader who doesn’t know how to
handle it.
▸ There has been a call by many to have him step down or
relinquish some of powers to other governing bodies.
▸ http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/
2015/01/29/nfls-biggest-target-commissioner-roger-
goodell-challenged-to-redefine-his-role-as-leader-after-
ray-rice-and-deflategate/22554331/

3. NFL LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
▸ Leadership is not a defined universal term with set ideas.
▸ Many different ideas and theories go into a persons
leadership styles to determine what kind of leader he/she
may be.
▸ What works may be dependent on what kind of group
they have control over.

4. NFL LEADERSHIP
NFL COMMISSIONER
▸ The NFL Commissioner is probably the most high profile
job in sports today, as it may just be the toughest in sports
▸ The NFL is an currently topping $11 billion in revenues
▸ This type of money involvement and popularity only adds
to the pressure Roger and whoever is the NFL commish
has to deal with

5. NFL LEADERSHIP
RODGER GOODELL
▸ Took over as the commissioner of the
NFL in 2006
▸ He has been at the forefront of the
increase in the value and popularity of
the NFL
▸ He has help expanded the league in
many ways
▸ But he also has very poorly handled
other situations that have brought many
to question his overall ability to be the
man at the head of the NFL offices

6. NFL LEADERSHIP
INCIDENTS THAT HAVE HURT GOODELL OF LATE
▸ Ray Rice-mishandled domestic violence issue, originally only gave him a
2-game suspension despite NFL Offices having footage of what he did.
Following media and fan pressure, Rice was suspended indefinitely which
ended u being a full-season.
▸ Deflategate Sage (Tom Brady)- Goodell’s biggest mistake was him trying
to make a statement by showing the league that he could bring down
even the leagues biggest stars. He rushed due process in order to tag
Brady with a suspension even though he did not have enough evidence
to do so
▸ Goodell has also never been the players favorite. The suspension he gives
out can be inconstant and it ends up as a cause for concern for the NFLPA

7. NFL LEADERSHIP
THINGS GOODELL HAS DONE THE MEDIA ISN’T PRAISING HIM FOR
▸ Goodell has done a good job of creating a new personal
conduct policy that is more inclusive of domestic violence.
▸ Has continued to preach NFL Globalization
▸ Was able to help get a team back into the massive Los Angeles
Market
▸ Dispute some grey area about the NFL’s lack of
acknowledgement about concussions, he has helped created a
safer game, that is trying the best it can in cutting down head
injuries.

8. NFL LEADERSHIP
GOODELL AS A TRANSITIONAL LEADER
▸ Roger Goodell displays a transitional style of leadership.
▸ It seems he uses as classical management approach where
he is at the top and others follow behind him.
▸ Actions usually end with a reward or punishment when
Roger steps in to the NFL issue, if he handles it correctly is
usually the real question.

9. NFL LEADERSHIP
GOODELL’S COMMUNICATION
▸ Goodell is not considered to be the best of public speaking
and communicating in a press conference setting.
▸ He comes off as “Stale” in his tone and approach according
to many in the media
▸ His delivery is not great, which is a disappointment for
someone at his position.
▸ He is visionary to the public but his average delivery really
affects his message.

10. NFL LEADERSHIP
GOODELL’S LEADERSHIP
▸ Goodell’s has had a decent usage of framing since he has
taken over as the commissioner of the NFL.
▸ He usually is able to use “spin” to put a positive
connotation on something that may be negative
▸ He has used jargon such as “Protect the Shield” in order to
describe what the goal of the NFL should be, to protect
their integrity

11. NFL LEADERSHIP
CONTINGENCY THEORY
▸ the contingency theory states that there is not one set style
or leadership that is correct.
▸ It preaches that being adaptive and receptive is the best
way to lead this days.
▸ based on “leadership style” and “situational control”

12. NFL LEADERSHIP
ROGER GOODELL CHANGES
▸ With all that being said many in the NFL are upset with
Goodell and believe he should have some of his powers
restricted.
▸ This past week at the NFL owners meeting there were
rumors they were going to vote to take the commissioner’s
power to punish players and give it to committee of
people.
▸ However, this never came in fruition and another owners
meeting came and went without any changes.

13. TEXT
CONCLUSION
▸ In conclusion I believe Roger Goodell is in a no-win situation
▸ He will be put under fire if a punishment is too soft, put also will
be under fire from Players Association if it is deemed to be heavy.
▸ In the end I feel a committee to handle suspensions, that includes
Mr. Goodell, would be the best plan of action going forward.
▸ Roger Goodell as whole as done very well as the NFL
Commissioner I believe he deserves some more praise for his
good actions for the NFL then his most recent screw ups

14. TEXT
QUESTIONS
▸ Will the NFL Owners one day vote in favor of the
suspension committee idea?
▸ There was talk of Roger Goodell stepping down. Would
that happen? If so how soon could it?
▸ Will the NFL begin to accept that CTE is major problem
with football?
▸ Will the result of the Deflategate hurt Roger further if the
court sides with Brady v. the NFL?