People, Process, Progress with Kevin Pannell

People, Process, Progress with Kevin Pannell


The Right People on the Bus

October 31, 2025

In The Right People on the Bus, I share how a Nick Saban clip popped up in my algorithm this week, and it hit home. His message about getting the right people on the bus, and the wrong people off, speaks directly to project leadership. As project managers, we build our own teams every day, and success depends on who is on board, how we support them, and when we recognize it is time for someone to move on.


In this episode, I share what Saban’s philosophy means for project teams: how to foster high performers, coach those who need direction, and help those who are ready to get off at their own stop. Leadership is about alignment, accountability, and care, not control.


???? Takeaway: Make every effort to keep everyone on the bus, but recognize when it is time for someone to find a different route.


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