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Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald
I don't think the Sutter situation is any different from most businesses as they transition between generations and the incredible lifestyle differences between them. Millennials and Gen Zers have very different perspectives on things than Boomers and have very different communication styles. Expectations are also in different worlds. What works for Boomers or considered okay behaviors is not acceptable for the others. Sutter is definitely old school and that is not going to fly with the younger folks. The mind games just aren't appreciated nor considered acceptable. There's an evolution that needs to take place with the old school types, or it's time for that group to pack it in.
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That's generalizing a bit. Take Rick Bowness for example who is 4 years older than Darryl. Is the way he called out the team after game 5 a generational communication problem? Is he calling out players in front of a team setting throughout the season? He's been confirmed for another season so it's not deemed toxic like it is here.
I think Sutter is just a very hard and demanding coach who motivates his team. If fine when you're winning (last year) and not fine when you're losing (this year)