Baseball Leadership
Baseball is truly a reflection of the American society and
rich in the meanings of the warp and woof of leadership.
What leadership lessons can we pull from America’s
pastime?
It’s about TEAM
I believe more than any other team sport, baseball
capitalizes on the influence made by the collection of
individuals on the field. A dominant pitcher only plays
every few days. The crushing long-ball hitter only appears
at the plate on the average of 4-5 times a game. The
most successful leaders realize that the whole team is
greater than the sum of its members. While it is great to
have remarkable talent, it is the whole of the
organization working together toward a common vision
produces success.
Be Prepared for Curve Balls
“The only constant is change,” is a well-noted truth. In
baseball, one-dimensional fastball hitters won’t last in
the majors unless they can hit the deceptive curve or
change up. Similarly, great leaders are responsive and
adaptable, standing at attention for anything and
everything that might surface or surprise. Successful