Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Should Hire This SEC Football Coach

Saban is laser-focused on recruiting (so much so that after Alabama beat LSU in the 2012 national championship, Saban was reportedly upset that the festivities leading up to the big game cost him recruiting time — never mind that winning the game was probably the biggest recruitment boon he could hope for). I suspect quite a few high school football players would do just about anything to play for Saban, and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s next head needs to inspire that same devotion and dedication to winning.

Of course I’m having some fun here, and I obviously realize that unlike Saban, whoever heads up Microsoft next won’t be out in the field himself or herself, recruiting and interviewing prospective employees one-on-one. But I do think it’s critical the company finds an inspiring leader who can fire up the ranks and get the best folks excited about working there. It needs someone who can persuade the brightest minds to join Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), attacking areas where it’s fallen behind. The new boss also has to help stop current employees from giving up and getting out. It’s not going to happen overnight, but alongside any cultural changes, retaining and recruiting the right talent is crucial. Without it, longtime Microsoft shareholders like me (I’ve owned the stock for 15 years, so I got to “enjoy” all 13 of the Ballmer years) are in for more stagnation.

At least I can distract myself with football.

The article Why Microsoft Should Hire Nick Saban originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by LouAnn Lofton.

Fool contributor LouAnn Lofton owns shares of Microsoft and Apple. The Motley Fool recommends Amazon.com, Apple, and Google and owns shares of Amazon.com, Apple, Google, and Microsoft.

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