harder, and more successfully grit through challenges
they face.
Measurement Matters
One of my favorite baseball movies is Moneyball and
highlights the story of the 2002 Oakland A’s led by the
unconventional leadership strategies of manager Billy
Beane. Bean demonstrated that by measuring statistics
such as on-base percentage, he could on-board talent
that most teams perceived as cast-offs. Great leaders are
keenly aware and use all of the data they can get their
hands on to analyze and make informed organizational
decisions.
Keep Your Eye on the Ball
One of the most difficult skills in baseball is hitting a
blistering fast or mysteriously dancing pitch. In order to
be successful, players must be laser-focused on the ball.
In leadership, it is also essential to stay unswervingly
focused upon your mission, vision and key priorities for
your organization’s success.
Hit the Ball Where They “Ain’t
This essentially means it does not matter how hard you
hit the ball, just be strategic to get the ball in fair play. A