Tonight was the first Chicago Bulls pre season game.  You may remember months ago I wrote about how Vinny Del Negro convinced the Bulls leadership to give him the job of new head coach, even though had has never had a coaching job in his life.  Nothing, not even college basketball! 
Now that the media has gotten their hands on Vinny and we’ve been able to take a peak at the Bulls’ practices, I understand better how he got the job.  He portrayed himself as a change agent. 
When Vinny interviewed for head coach, the Bulls was a team in turmoil.  They’d just come …read more

Last month I wrote a post about how the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls, Vinny  Del Negro, was hired with despite having no coaching experience what-so-ever. 
Since then, I received a letter from the Bulls General Manager, John Paxon (he hired Vinny) which explains what Vinny did that was so impressive it made Pax hire him despite his lack of direct coaching experience. 
These letters are sent to season ticket holders throughout the year when something than needs explaining happens (like hiring a coach whose never coached before) and I’m sure Pax won’t mind me sharing part of his letter in the …read more

Ever come across a job that you just knew you’d be perfect for but had no previous direct experience on your resume?  Well, Vinny Del Negro (pictured above) did and he got the job, anyway.  Even if you are not a basketball fan, you can still appreciate the important interview lesson here.
Vinny Del Negro, the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls, has never had a coaching job in his life.  I mean not even a college or high school.  As a Chicago Bulls season ticket holder, I gotta tell you I was really shocked (and a little scared) that …read more