What personality type is best at making quick, unpopular decisions?
There are all types, but I think a consistent personality is something that anybody at any job is going to appreciate. You want a boss who is consistent and approachable. You want to ask questions and get professional responses. All of these things are found in a successful umpire. Bosses must also be professional and upfront. Q: Umpires have been around for more than 100 years. You’ve been in the big leagues for 26. After all that time, is everything you do set in stone, or do you still look for ways to do something differently? A: Years ago, when umpires made a call, that was it. There was never getting together as a crew to get the call right. Now, if it makes sense, you can get together and discuss it. Sometimes there are things messed up that you can’t change. Like when you have multiple runners on base and it’s a matter of whether a hit ball was trapped or caught. Q: So, are there times when a leader makes the wrong call but must stick to it? A: Yes. There are correctable errors.
