Sep 20, 2021
The final batter at Globe Life Park for the 2010 American League Championship was Susan’s favorite personal moment of baseball. What do those winning moments teach us about Team Dynamics, which make the losing moments even more poignant? Colorado Rockies Sports Writer Kevin Henry joins Susan to rehash some of baseball's greater and less than great moments in history but also about how we can learn volumes of business principles by watching.
Episode Highlights
- Kevin and Susan talk baseball, of course
- Baseball is a business
- Poisonous teammates destroy goals
- Communication with team members is imperative
- Tone is set at the top of any team
- Financials speak volumes about team dynamics
Quotes
“In the middle of center field, he blew out his ankle with no one around him.”
“He was dealing with the demon of drugs and in the midst of really struggling, he was poison in the dugout.”
“You have got to have a team leader.”
“The longer that negative player is allowed to participate on that team, the more damage control that needs to happen.”
“Get rid of the poison first.”
“Team members need to be communicated with so they know they are valuable.”
“Sometimes leaders throw themselves on the sword for the betterment of their teammate.”
“Would you hire yourself as a doctor for your practice?”
“Every day before the game The Rockies have a team meeting… if it is good enough for professional athletes, maybe we should learn something from that.”
“The right leaders need to be in place for any team talent to be successful.”
Links & Resources
Kevin Henry’s Website: https://www.kevinspeaksdental.com
Susan’s Website: https://SusanGunnSolutions.com (sign up for the newsletter)
SGS Phone: 888-994-3167
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